Join us for an enlightening and impactful Black Finance Panel, where leading experts and innovators will delve into the crucial aspects of financial empowerment within the Black community.
The discussion will also highlight practical strategies for wealth creation, the significance of financial literacy, and the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses. This is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and be inspired to take actionable steps towards financial independence and community prosperity.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or someone passionate about financial justice, the Black Finance Panel promises to be an engaging and transformative experience.
Meet our Distinguished Panellists:
Franklin Asante: A Private Banker who has worked with high-net-worth individuals since 2008, Franklin now heads up the Entrepreneurs division of a Private Bank, advising business owners across several sectors. He is the Vice-Chair of Governors at a London college and a Trustee for two charities providing personal development and mental health support. Franklin teaches financial literacy to his social media following under the name @urbanfinancier and was awarded ‘Mentor of the Year’ at the UK Social Mobility Awards. His first book, The Money Ladder, shares practical information about managing personal finance.
Bola Sol: A qualified financial adviser and writer passionate about bringing women together to discuss money matters, Bola created the platform Refined Currency in 2015, offering information on debt, budgeting, saving, and making money. She hosts weekly Lives on social media about money and has worked with media companies like the Financial Times and the Guardian. Bola has hosted events with HSBC, The Allbright Club, and Black Business Week, and her work has been featured on the BBC, Forbes, Glamour, Gal-Dem, Huffington Post, Stylist Magazine, and Refinery 29. She is currently Grazia Magazine’s resident money columnist.
Emmanuel Asuquo: A renowned financial advisor, media personality, wealth-building entrepreneur, and international speaker, Emmanuel entered the world of multimillion-pound finance at 22, quickly becoming one of the UK’s top-ranked financial advisors. He has been featured on the BBC and in major newspapers like The Times and The Telegraph. Emmanuel co-hosted Channel 4′s 2019 programme Save Well, Spend Better and Your Money And Your Life on BBC One in 2020. He is also a regular on ITV’s This Morning and Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show.
