Gower sponsors Guernsey's Women's Business Network event

On 11 November, Gower was pleased to sponsor a Guernsey’s Women’s Business Network event at the Old Government House Hotel, where Chartered Financial Planner Robyn Bowyer-Smith spoke about the unique financial circumstances surrounding women today. The evening brought together approximately eighty members and guests to explore practical steps women can take to feel more confident in their financial future.

Robyn’s presentation started with a personal story about her own mother, and how taking time out of work to raise three children was reflected in her personal wealth. Despite a changing culture around family income and wealth dynamics since this time, pay, wealth and pension gaps are still apparent between men and women. The likes of a career break, caring responsibilities or a separation can have a lasting impact on both present earnings and retirement provisions. As a result, the importance of understanding your financial position cannot be understated.

Taking steps towards a better grasp of your finances can start with something as simple as sitting down with your bank statements and reviewing what comes in and goes out each month. A better understanding of your spending can open discussions about building emergency funds, starting or amending pensions, securing financial protection for you or your family or investing in a way that best suits your needs.

Robyn spoke about how Gower’s various services can support financial confidence at any stage of life, whether you are commencing your first workplace pension or looking to retire. A conversation with a Gower Financial Planner can be the first step to creating a financial plan built around you, where you are now and where you want to be in the future.

A big thank you to Guernsey’s Women’s Business Network for organising the evening, to the Old Government House Hotel for hosting us, and to everyone who came along.