Cognitive diversity can boost investment performance, study finds
Study by professor of finance Alex Edmans, commissioned by the Diversity Project, found that cognitive diversity must be effectively managed to lead to better investment performance
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Editor’s letter: Break the silence
It is disappointing and frustrating to see people do not feel able to talk about their feelings towards President Trump’s DEI policies more publicly
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The gender lens: What needs to be done to bridge the investment gap?
To mark International Women’s Day this month, Hannah Williford reports on the gender gap in finance and how the industry can empower women to invest
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Women continue to lag behind men in financial education, confidence and literacy
Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management study reveals traditional gender roles remain stubbornly in place
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Wealth manager Q&A with Dr Sarah Ruggins: Diversification discipline
Dr Sarah Ruggins, head of investment specialists at St. James’s Place, on cognitive diversity, financial inclusion and the avoidance of group-think
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Everyone Matters: Diverse thinking needed to address poor leadership
Survey found that corporate culture, inclusion, company values and sustainability are highly valued by financial services employees
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Reboot: Financial services staff disappointed with firms’ race riot response
Very little has changed since BLM movement, Reboot survey finds
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Davies: Why the industry’s efforts to embrace diversity keep falling short
Abi Chamberlain discusses how the industry can ask the right questions and use data to drive change
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Baroness Helena Morrissey: Why we need to re-examine the business case for diversity
Workplaces that encourage diversity of thought reap notable business benefits, writes Baroness Helena Morrissey
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Vulnerable clients: How can the unseen be seen by wealth managers?
Given all clients have the potential to be vulnerable, why are so many firms failing to acknowledge the existence of at-risk investors?
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Diversity Project lays out third year of Pathway Programme
Programme will add track for traders and an AI and Investing Technology theme
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Generation next with Oakglen Wealth’s Eloise Rouse: ‘The tables are turning’
The investment manager reflects on the future of women in finance and considers the potential for growth in ESG investing