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Healthtech, access and financial fluency: The future of women and alts

Women are driving change not just for themselves, but for the entire investment landscape

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    • Women are living longer, inheriting family assets and becoming key decision-makers in their financial futures.
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    Barbara Stewart

    Barbara Stewart

    Published Fri, Jan 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

    WOMEN are reshaping the world of alternative investments, driven by growing wealth, increased financial fluency and expanding access to new platforms.

    From healthcare innovations to blockchain-powered opportunities, women are not only investing more but also redefining what success looks like in alts. The future is clear: Women are transforming the alternative investment landscape.

    This article shares insights about women and alternative investing through the lens of more than 50 finance industry leaders from around the world. Here, I share some of the key highlights and select quotes, edited for clarity.

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