ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation supports Equity Research seminar hosted by Women’s Investment Club (“WIC”) at NTNU

Last week, the Women’s Investment Club (“WIC”) at NTNU in Trondheim hosted an Equity Research-focused event, featuring ABGSC Equity Research Analyst Åsne Holsen.
The aim of the event was to provide students with insight into a possible career within Equity Research. Åsne talked about her career path and also conducted a case session and showed the students how to carry out a financial analysis.
She commented that: “It was fantastic to participate in in the seminar hosted by WIC! It’s great to see that there are so many women at NTNU who are curious about career opportunities in finance; I hope the event was useful to them, and that they came away from it with a bit more insight into what a career in Equity Research looks like. Thank you to the organizers for hosting such a great event!”
WIC was established at NTNU earlier this year and since then has begun delivering a variety of events designed to inspire, educate, and empower female students interested in finance and investments. In addition to NTNU, the WIC concept also launched at other universities across Norway (including NMBU, NHH, BI Oslo, Oslo Met, UIO), as well as in Denmark (at CBS), Spain and the UK earlier this year. The establishment of the initiative at the different universities was initially sponsored by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), while the ABG Sundal Collier Women in Finance Foundation is now sponsoring the groups at NTNU, NHH, NMBU, BI and CBS.
Reflecting on this week’s event, WIC NTNU’s Head of Events, Maria Hafsahl Karlsen, commented that: “Our goal is to engage and inspire female students at NTNU to feel more confident and curious about trading and finance in general. By creating a welcoming environment, we aim to break down the barriers many young women face when it comes to discussing stock analysis and investing. With guidance and advice from experienced professionals, we hope to encourage more women to explore opportunities in finance, both personally and professionally”.

Above: Åsne presents to students (top left); students welcome and share presentations during the event (top right and bottom left and right).

About WIC
WIC (Women’s Investment Club) is an initiative established at several top universities across Norway, including: NTNU, NMBU, NHH, BI Oslo, Oslo Met, UIO, as well as in Denmark, Spain and the UK. The groups will focus on building a strong community of women who can support each other, share knowledge, and grow together in the world of finance, where all female students are invited to attend, whether they are just beginning their finance journey or are already passionate about the field.
WIC’s goal is to create a collaborative space where women can learn, grow, and connect with like-minded peers while gaining the skills and confidence to pursue careers in finance. Through workshops, events, and social gatherings, the student group aim to provide:
– Hands-on learning: Practical workshops on investing, financial analysis and career development
– Expert insights: Talks and lectures from finance professionals and industry leaders
– Networking opportunities: Social gatherings where members can connect and share experiences
Learn more about the student initiative from LinkedIn here, on Facebook here and on Instagram here.