Cybersecurity Still an Issue within Banks
A recent Accenture report surveying hundreds of senior banking security executives around the world, Building Confidence: Solving Banking’s Cybersecurity Conundrum, reveals that cybersecurity threats for banks and other financial services institutions remain a pervasive problem despite general bank confidence.
- 78 percent of banking respondents expressed confidence in their cybersecurity protection
- On average, banks face 85 targeted cyber attacks per year
- 1 in 3 targeted attacks result in a security breach, marking nearly 3 effective attacks per month
- A mere 40 percent of banks have a clear cybersecurity chain of comma
In the News!
The Changing Economics and Demographics of Young Adulthood: 1975-2016 looks at changes in young adulthood over the last 40 years.
A downloadable file containing estimates of the resident U.S. population by single year of age and sex is available on the Population Estimates webpage.
Six of the 10 Lowest-Paying College Majors are Female-Dominated
A new study from Glassdoor, The Pipeline Problem: How College Majors Contribute to the Gender Pay Gap, takes a look at the role of education in the lack of pay parity between men and women. While approximately 20 percent of the pay gap is accounted for by situations in which women earn less despite having equal experience in the same role at the same company, the gap also results from differences in industry and education.
NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center: A Platform for Women in the Housing Ecosystem
The mission of the NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center is connecting women of all levels and women-owned businesses within the housing ecosystem to pivotal business opportunities. Ownership or women-owned business certification, while a requirement for government contracts, isn’t mandatory for opportunities in the private sector or to enroll in our resource center. By creating a depository of women business professionals and women-owned businesses, NAWRB is bringing more women business avenues to the forefront.
NAWRB sheCalls
NAWRB sheCalls provide industry updates, training and access to important resources for women in housing. Call in to find out what you’ve been missing!
Marcia Wieder, CEO & Founder of Dream University & Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of DREAM: Clarify & Create What you Want, will be discussing the three powerful yet simple steps to dream bigger, live healthier lives, and design the next phase of your life.
U.S. Census Bureau Updates
NAWRB Housing Trends: learn the latest statistics about women, their businesses, poverty and homeownership.
Upcoming Events
If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making a better tomorrow!
April 20-22: NAREB 2017 Mid-Winter Conference
With the theme “Building Black Wealth Through Homeownership,” NAREB will address the power of homeownership to build wealth and host a Coomunity Day on April 22.
April 21-23: AREAA Global Luxury Summit
Join AREAA in Miami, at the largest gathering of Asian American real estate professionals in the history of the city, for three days of education, training, and networking.
April 26: Financial Services Committee Hearing, Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
The Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing entitled “A Legislative Proposal to Create Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs.”
Attend the largest Realtor event in San Diego County to network with leading industry vendors and learn what you need to take it to the next level.
April 27: IMN 5th Annual Green Investing Conference
This event will expand upon its roots in commercial and residential solar to delve deeper into the PACE and green bonds sectors.
April 30-May 3: MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo 2017
Join wholesale and correspondent lenders, along with lenders and vendors that contribute to the pipeline of loans sold into the secondary market.
May 1-3: IMN 5th Annual The Single Family Rental Investment Forum (East)
Join peers this May for another great meeting, and benefit from timely educational takeaways and extensive networking functions.
May 3: C.A.R. Legislative Day 2017
A day filled with networking, meetings with your state legislators, lively industry related Hot Topic discussions and more.
May 4-6: WPO 20th Annual Conference
WPO members will share business strategies and experience with other successful women from all over the world, and learn from interactive seminars and speakers.
May 5-7: 2017 WMC Progressive Women’s Voices Training
Participants receive training and tools to position themselves as media spokeswomen in their fields, thereby changing the conversation on issues that fill headlines.
May 7-10: MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2017
This conference presents comprehensive and up-to-date information on regulatory initiatives, litigation, legislation and enforcement activity impacting our industry.
May 10-11: Women Network California Women’s Conference 2017
Whether you are leading an organization, a business or a nonprofit, attend to discover the life-changing strategies of some of the world’s leading women.
June 8: C.A.R. WomanUP! Conference
This one-day event dedicated to the empowerment of women will help you grow your business, develop your career and connect with other leaders in the California brokerage community.
July 16-19: NAWRB 4th Annual Conference, Women’s Collaboration for the Future
The NAWRB Annual Conference will highlight actionable solutions to increase women’s gender equality in the American workplace. The only way to beat the competition tomorrow is by preparing today. Register to take your business to new heights!