BY: FT Correspondent:
KARACHI–Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), 786 Investments Ltd. and LADIESFUND jointly hosted the “She Invests: LADIESFUND Smart Woman Money Masterclass” at the Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Auditorium in Karachi, bringing together more than 140 women from leading organizations and diverse professional backgrounds.
The event marked the launch of LADIESFUND Investments, a women-focused investment initiative of 786 Investments Ltd., under the theme “Where Women Build Wealth,” along with PSX’s “She Invests” financial literacy series aimed at increasing women’s participation in Pakistan’s capital markets.
PSX Managing Director and CEO Farrukh H. Sabzwari said women remain underrepresented as investors and stressed the need to make investing more accessible and empowering.
786 Investments Ltd. and LADIESFUND Investments CEO Tara Uzra Dawood urged women to move beyond saving towards financial ownership and investment.
Former UBL Bank President Sima Kamil also shared insights on building wealth throughout one’s career, encouraging women to start investing early.
The programme included discussions on capital markets, mutual funds, Shariah-compliant investments and financial planning. Participants were also encouraged to take their first step towards investing.
The event highlighted proposed initiatives including the LADIESFUND ETF and LADIESFUND Green Gender Bond, aimed at promoting women’s participation in investment and sustainable finance.
