The Bermuda Stock Exchange took part yesterday in the World Federation of Exchanges’ ninth annual “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” campaign for International Women’s Day.

The BSX hosted its bell-ringing ceremony at 9am as part of the annual Women’s Day event hosted by the Bermuda International Women’s Day Committee in partnership with the Women’s Resource Centre.

Greg Wojciechowski, the chief executive of the BSX, rang the bell with Kristin Burt, wife of David Burt, the Premier.

The Bermuda Women’s Day event included a panel discussion and networking event focused on the message of #EmbraceEquity individually, for businesses, for our community and globally.

The BSX said the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” campaign is in partnership with the UN Women organisation and serves as a global initiative by exchanges around the world to foster greater gender equality and highlight the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace. The BSX was one of 122 exchanges around the world participating in the event this year.

Mr Wojciechowski said: “We are excited to work with the International Women’s Day Committee in Bermuda as part of its annual event and to be participating in the ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ initiative again this year.

“Becoming a more diverse and inclusive company to reflect the community at large is a vital initiative for us at BSX.

“By upholding an inclusive culture and supporting a diverse array of talented professionals, we add value to the relationships we build with our employees and business partners, and ultimately create value for our shareholders.”

Elaine Butterfield, the chairwoman of the International Women’s Day Committee in Bermuda, said: “The Women’s Resource Centre is excited to host this prestigious event in partnership with the International Women’s Day Committee.

“Being joined by BSX creates an energy of inclusiveness that is a clear demonstration of BSX’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, as well as their clear intention to contribute on a measurable scale to gender equity on a corporate level. We greatly respect their commitment and look forward to a great event being opened by the BSX bell.”