Pepperstone, the global online brokerage firm, has launched a dedicated masterclass aimed at supporting women in the UAE to build confidence in trading and investing and improve their long-term financial planning.
The event, held at BOHOX, was positioned as an opportunity for women to better understand financial markets and learn how trading can be integrated as part of a broader wealth strategy. According to the company, the initiative is designed to make trading knowledge more accessible and help women develop practical skills in a rapidly evolving investment landscape.
Pepperstone said the session would feature senior female leaders from within the business, who would guide participants through key financial concepts and share techniques suited for both newcomers and experienced market participants. Speakers included Simona Wilkinson, Head of Strategic Operations; Sama Abu-Jurji, Sales Manager – Pepperstone Middle East; and Farah Farhat, Marketing Manager – Pepperstone Middle East.
“We recognize that women in the UAE are rapidly becoming a driving force in personal finance. This masterclass is designed to cut through the complexity, showing how trading is a vital and flexible tool,” said Simona Wilkinson, Head of Strategic Operations at Pepperstone. “Financial empowerment starts with education. This masterclass provides a clear roadmap and the confidence for women to engage in building wealth, supported by transparency and robust risk management tools.”
The session addressed the role women are playing in the UAE’s expanding investment space and examined how trading can fit alongside long-term portfolio building to support financial flexibility.
Key topics included emerging trends among female investors, the practical application of trading for busy professionals, and an emphasis on education, transparency and risk management for responsible market participation.
Pepperstone said the masterclass reflects its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and expanding access to educational tools for investors across the MENA region.
