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Powys County Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
New drive launched to enhance visibility of women's and girls' cricket
Metro Bank, in partnership with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has today launched its Seeing is Believing campaign, in a bid to close the image visibility gap in women's and girls' cricket. 68% of women and girls said that if they see themselves visually represented, it would inspire them to try a new sport, according to new research1 commissioned by Metro Bank. The research explored the key barriers women and girls aged 7+ face when taking up a new sport, including cricket. It revealed that a lack of high-quality imagery and visual representation presents a barrier to them getting involved in sport (41%), over half (55%) of school girls (aged 7-16) said the same. Over 90% of primary school girls (aged 7-11) said visual representation would inspire them to try sport - highlighting the importance of quality imagery from an early age, to inspire the next generation. Looking at the visibility of images for women's and girls' cricket in the last 12 months, a fifth (20%) of respondents have seen no images of women and girls playing cricket, and just over a third (34%) have said they hadn't seen enough or only a small number, demonstrating the visibility gap. The new findings show there is huge opportunity to increase the number of women and girls playing cricket if this image gap were closed. One in three (33%) women and girls in the UK would be more likely to take up cricket if they saw more visual representation through photographs and in the media. 63% of school girls (7-16 year olds) said the same, further highlighting the importance of nurturing appetite and take up early on for younger generations. In response to the results and to inspire the next generation of female cricketers and drive further visibility of women's sport, Metro Bank and the ECB have created a new photography bank of high-quality images of women's and girls' cricket, working with Getty Images, with an aim to grow the image library over time. The images will be accessible to local cricket clubs free of charge via the ECB Resource Hub, with professional standard imagery available to use across their websites and social channels, to assist with the formation of new teams and recruitment of players. The research asked the next generation of potential future women's and girls' cricket players-what would encourage them to play cricket. The top responses for school girls (7-16 year olds) were: seeing women and girls playing at professional level (42% would be encouraged to play), knowing there are girls' or women's teams they can join (41%) and seeing more people like them playing cricket (41%). An increase in the visibility of role models such as women players was also a top factor that would boost the number of young girls taking up the sport (39%). To support the initiative and help address these challenges, England women's superstars Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp and Sophia Dunkley have taken part in a photoshoot for the campaign, supplemented by additional photography of coaches and girls teams at recreational clubs across England and Wales which feature in the catalogue. England bowler Lauren Bell said: 'Seeing is believing, and the more that women and girls can see others like them thriving in cricket, the more we are going to encourage the next generation to give it a go. When I was growing up, we didn't see many women and girls playing the sport, so I think it is really important that clubs across the country have access to these images to help them spread the word about opportunities to play locally.' Metro Bank is the ECB's first-ever Champion of Women's and Girls' Cricket, and lead partner for the One Day women's and men's game. The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund2, launched in May 2024, is co-created and co-funded with the ECB. It aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces to attract and keep more girls in the sport. Danielle Lee, Director of Brand and Marketing at Metro Bank said: 'Representation matters. Our research shows that there is a gap in visibility of images of women's and girls' cricket, with an opportunity to address that and inspire the next generation who want to take up the sport. With the support of the ECB, we've worked with Getty Images to increase the variety and number of images of new grassroots photographs, focusing on the power of teamwork and relationships in the sport. Through Seeing is Believing and The Metro Bank Girls In Cricket Fund, we hope this will inspire more women and girls to get involved in cricket.' Metro Bank and the ECB are also making the images available via Getty Images. They will be available to all media companies and brands to license globally within Getty Images' #ShowUs Collection, to further drive efforts to move forward visual storytelling around women and girls in cricket through marketing and advertising. Jacqueline Bourke, Senior Director of Creative EMEA at Getty Images said: 'Challenging stereotypes around women and girls in sport is a key driving force behind our work at Getty Images, and we were proud to collaborate with Metro Bank and the ECB, using our creative insights as a foundation to produce the campaign. Our VisualGPS research continues to show that people want to see women's sport portrayed through an inclusive lens from grassroots to elite level. By making the images widely available in our #ShowUs collection, we are encouraging not just the cricket community but also media companies and brands to promote a more authentic representation of women and girls in sport through visuals.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
India's Infosys narrows annual forecast helped by banking and financial unit strength
BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's Infosys narrowed its full-year forecast on Wednesday after reporting stronger-than-expected revenue for the first quarter, driven by growth in its financial services segment. The Bengaluru-based software services company narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast to 1%–3% from a prior range of flat to 3%- in line with analyst expectations for a lift in the lower end. Consolidated sales rose 7.5% year-on-year to 422.79 billion rupees ($4.89 billion) in the June quarter, while analysts, on average, expected revenue of 418.06 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Revenue from Infosys' banking and financial services segment rose for the fifth consecutive quarter, helped by marquee deal wins including Bank of Sydney, Metro Bank, and U.K.-based AIB. Net profit rose 8.7% in three-month period to 69.21 billion rupees. Analyst had expected 67.55 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Analysts have said that U.S. President Donald Trump easing some tariff restrictions, along with global interest rate cuts by central banks, could boost India's $283-billion IT industry, where the banking and financial services segment contributes about a third of total revenue. Net new bookings rose $3.8 billion during the quarter, compared with $2.6 billion in the previous quarter and $4.1 billion in the year-ago period. Infosys also retained its operating margin forecast at 20-22% for FY26. Earlier this month, bellwether Tata Consultancy Services missed revenue estimates and flagged delays in decision making and project starts. Smaller rivals and Tech Mahindra fared better than large caps on account of higher deal wins and better margin. Shares listed in Mumbai closed 0.8% higher ahead of the results. ($1 = 86.3880 Indian rupees) Sign in to access your portfolio
CNA
7 days ago
- Business
- CNA
India's Infosys narrows annual forecast helped by banking and financial unit strength
BENGALURU :India's Infosys narrowed its full-year forecast on Wednesday after reporting stronger-than-expected revenue for the first quarter, driven by growth in its financial services segment. The Bengaluru-based software services company narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast to 1 per cent–3 per cent from a prior range of flat to 3 per cent- in line with analyst expectations for a lift in the lower end. Consolidated sales rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to 422.79 billion rupees ($4.89 billion) in the June quarter, while analysts, on average, expected revenue of 418.06 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Revenue from Infosys' banking and financial services segment rose for the fifth consecutive quarter, helped by marquee deal wins including Bank of Sydney, Metro Bank, and U.K.-based AIB. Net profit rose 8.7 per cent in three-month period to 69.21 billion rupees. Analyst had expected 67.55 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Analysts have said that U.S. President Donald Trump easing some tariff restrictions, along with global interest rate cuts by central banks, could boost India's $283-billion IT industry, where the banking and financial services segment contributes about a third of total revenue. Net new bookings rose $3.8 billion during the quarter, compared with $2.6 billion in the previous quarter and $4.1 billion in the year-ago period. Infosys also retained its operating margin forecast at 20-22 per cent for FY26. Earlier this month, bellwether Tata Consultancy Services missed revenue estimates and flagged delays in decision making and project starts. Smaller rivals and Tech Mahindra fared better than large caps on account of higher deal wins and better margin. Shares listed in Mumbai closed 0.8 per cent higher ahead of the results.
Reuters
7 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
India's Infosys narrows annual forecast helped by banking and financial unit strength
BENGALURU, July 23 (Reuters) - India's Infosys ( opens new tab narrowed its full-year forecast on Wednesday after reporting stronger-than-expected revenue for the first quarter, driven by growth in its financial services segment. The Bengaluru-based software services company narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast to 1%–3% from a prior range of flat to 3%- in line with analyst expectations for a lift in the lower end. Consolidated sales rose 7.5% year-on-year to 422.79 billion rupees ($4.89 billion) in the June quarter, while analysts, on average, expected revenue of 418.06 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Revenue from Infosys' banking and financial services segment rose for the fifth consecutive quarter, helped by marquee deal wins including Bank of Sydney, Metro Bank, and U.K.-based AIB. Net profit rose 8.7% in three-month period to 69.21 billion rupees. Analyst had expected 67.55 billion rupees, as per data compiled by LSEG. Analysts have said that U.S. President Donald Trump easing some tariff restrictions, along with global interest rate cuts by central banks, could boost India's $283-billion IT industry, where the banking and financial services segment contributes about a third of total revenue. Net new bookings rose $3.8 billion during the quarter, compared with $2.6 billion in the previous quarter and $4.1 billion in the year-ago period. Infosys also retained its operating margin forecast at 20-22% for FY26. Earlier this month, bellwether Tata Consultancy Services ( opens new tab missed revenue estimates and flagged delays in decision making and project starts. Smaller rivals ( opens new tab and Tech Mahindra ( opens new tab fared better than large caps on account of higher deal wins and better margin. Shares listed in Mumbai closed 0.8% higher ahead of the results. ($1 = 86.3880 Indian rupees)
Fashion United
22-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Cristina Alba Ochoa takes the helm at Pronovias Group as CEO
Madrid – Pronovias Group, the Spanish multinational and leading global bridal fashion company, welcomed a new CEO on Monday, 21 July, with the appointment of Cristina Alba Ochoa. Alba Ochoa replaces Marc Calabia, who has stepped down from his responsibilities and left the company he had been leading since 1 September 2023. Commenting on her new role as the CEO of Pronovias, Alba Ochoa said, 'As a Catalan, I am proud to join such an iconic Catalan brand.' She added a personal connection to the role: 'My mother was a seamstress for bridal fashion brands, so I know the sector.' Regarding the group, she commented, 'Over more than 100 years, Pronovias has built an unparalleled reputation in the luxury sector and a world-renowned legacy in bridal and occasion wear. I am delighted to be a part of it.' 'The Pronovias brand is synonymous with craftsmanship and style in bridal design,' said Gianni Serazzi, chairman of Pronovias Group. 'We are confident that Cristina will further consolidate the company's prestigious reputation and strengthen the group's leadership. She will work closely with our talented executive teams and employees to write the next chapter of Pronovias.' Regarding the former CEO, Serazzi added, 'We would like to express our gratitude to Calabia for his valuable contribution to the consolidation of Pronovias. His work has been fundamental in laying the organisational, brand, and product foundations for the group's new era. We wish him all the best in his new projects.' Alba Ochoa holds a double degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and a Master's degree in Finance and Banking from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona. She joins Pronovias Group from Metro Bank, a British financial institution where she has worked since January 2024, first as interim chief financial officer and later as a member of its board of directors. Prior to these roles, Alba Ochoa spent over 17 years (from 1999 to 2017) at General Electric, holding various positions of responsibility. She then joined the British digital financial institution Oak North Bank as chief financial officer and board member between 2017 and 2021. Subsequently, she held various positions in finance and investment firms. She served as interim chief executive officer and member of the advisory board of the Spanish investment company Atitlan Group, where she remains a board member. In April 2024, she joined the board of directors of DoValue, an Italian company specialising in the management of financial and real estate assets, where she also remains a board member. Finally, she joined the management and board of Metro Bank, from which she has now moved to the executive management and board of directors of Pronovias. In summary Cristina Alba Ochoa has been appointed the new global CEO of Pronovias Group, replacing Marc Calabia. Alba Ochoa brings a solid track record of over 30 years in finance, corporate leadership, and team management, having worked at companies such as General Electric and Metro Bank. Pronovias highlights Alba Ochoa's experience in transformation projects and is confident that she will consolidate the group's reputation and leadership worldwide. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
