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BAFT WTB Breakfast Briefing – London

Overview
Speakers

Overview

A Special Invite Only Networking Forum

BAFT Women in Transaction Banking (WTB), in partnership with Lloyds Bank, is hosting an exclusive invite-only breakfast networking forum in London on Wednesday, June 11. This important briefing will feature a panel discussion led by esteemed women leaders in the transaction banking industry representing the UK and European regions. The session will be preceded by an update on WTB’s regional progress and an opportunity to network with fellow attendees over breakfast.

Seats are limited to 21 attendees only. All attendees must RSVP to confirm their participation.

 

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 GMT

Venue: Lloyds Banking Group Offices, 33 Old Broad Street, London, UK EC2N 1HZ


Preliminary Program

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Networking Breakfast

Speaker
Rita King, Managing Director, Client Solutions Group, Lloyds Bank Corporate & Institutional

9:45 AM – 10:40 AM From a Seat at the Table to a Voice in the Room

Join us for a panel discussion focusing on the following topics:

  • Reflection on the journey of Women in Transaction Banking
  • How women are driving change in the industries and what those changes are
  • What senior women leaders can learn from junior women to remain relevant in transaction banking
  • How skill sets are changing in transaction banking and how can we support and build networks to signify this

Speaker
Rita King, Managing Director, Client Solutions Group, Lloyds Bank Corporate & Institutional

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM Questions/Audience Feedback

11:00 AM Closing Remarks


RSVP to Confirm Your Participation

Guests will receive an email invitation with a request to RSVP for the Breakfast Briefing. Please RSVP as soon as possible, as seats are limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

If you misplaced or didn’t receive your invitation but are interested in attending, please contact Deepa Sinha. Because we anticipate strong attendee interest, you may be added to the waitlist if we are at capacity.

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Speakers

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Rita King
Rita King
Managing Director, Head of Institutional Trade Sales
Lloyds Bank

Rita is the Head of Institutional Trade Sales at Lloyds Bank, which includes responsibility for Global Banks and Non-Bank FI sectors. Her team provide bespoke trade solutions, supporting with risk management and working capital, with a strong focus on assisting exporters in expanding their international trade activities. Prior to specialising in Trade, Rita held Coverage roles in London and New York, since joining Lloyds in 2007. Rita holds a degree in Law and a First Class Masters in Management Studies. She sits on BAFT’s Women in Transaction Banking council and a member of Women in Banking + Finance. Rita has been a mentor to colleagues across talent programmes and is passionate about supporting others with career development.

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