Where ideas connect
Welcome to your hub for industry insight and collaboration. Here you’ll find our upcoming webinars, podcast episodes, external events we’re part of, and the Women in Finance Collective; our quarterly gathering of brilliant minds shaping the future of financial services, co-hosted with MoneyInfo. Whether you’re joining us online or in person, this is where meaningful conversations happen.
Women in Finance Collective
The Women in Finance Collective is a quarterly networking and professional development series co-hosted by Jigsaw Tree and MoneyInfo, bringing together women from across the financial services sector in the West Midlands. A community-driven event series designed specifically for women working in fintech, consulting, financial planning, wealth management, and related fields. It’s a space where professionals come together not to compete, but to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change in the industry. Events run 9:00-11:30am, typically featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive breakout sessions. Each event tackles a different theme, from motivation and performance to data strategy, career development, and professional pathways.
Women in Finance Collective Events
Co-founded by Tessa Lee (MoneyInfo) and Chris Baigent-Reed (Jigsaw Tree)
What makes it special
- Practical focus: Every session delivers actionable insights, not just inspiration
- Real conversations: Expert speakers and panel discussions tackling the topics that matter most
- Networking breakfast: Complimentary breakfast at each event
- Interactive format: Small group discussions and hands-on sessions
- Supportive community: A room full of women who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in finance
Who should attend
- Any woman working in the Midlands or surrounding area looking to expand their network
- Anyone passionate about making finance more inclusive and collaborative
Upcoming events
Building careers in a changing industry
Four talented women share their real career journeys across fintech, wealth management, and financial planning. Hear about the opportunities they’ve seized, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the lessons that shaped their success. Following the panel, Lorraine Preece, retired CEO of YSS, helps you understand your own leadership style and preferences. Honest conversations, practical takeaways, and a room full of women who support eachother – whatever stage of your journey you are at!
17 April 2026
Event details
17 April 2026
9:00-11:30
Birmingham City Centre (Venue TBC)
Data-driven growth: turning data into strategic advantage
Your firm generates data every day; but are you using it strategically? Join experts in data analytics, operational efficiency, and firm valuations as they explore how advice firms can transform their data into competitive advantage. Learn how to make better business decisions, improve profitability, and position for growth or exit. Real insights, real applications, real impact.
17 July 2026
Event details
17 July 2026
9:00-11:30
Birmingham City Centre (Venue TBC)
Building your path in financial services
A fireside chat between Annabel Gray, Birmingham PFS Committee Chair, and Jaiya Sangha, a student just beginning her journey in finance. Discover why regional connections matter, how the qualification pathway is evolving, and what strategies can attract the next generation of women into financial services. From apprenticeships to chartered status, this session covers the practical steps for building a values-led career.
16 October 2026
Event details
16 October 2026
9:00-11:30
Birmingham City Centre (Venue TBC)
