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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FTSE 350 surpasses gender target with women in 43% of board positions
Yet the UK’s 50 largest private companies need ‘a step up in their commitments’ as nine have no women on their boards at all
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Wealth manager Q&A with Mark Ivory: Junk the jargon
Head of portfolio management at Adam & Company on simplifying industry terminology, the dominance of the US and addressing imbalances in financial literacy
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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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Diversity Project Europe: Just 20% of asset managers track social mobility
Ratio of women in asset management declines with seniority
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Wealth manager Q&A with Alice Shaw: Making a connection
The wealth manager on client engagement, public access to financial advice and challenging the underrepresentation of women in the industry
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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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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
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Making gender visible: A path to systemic inclusion
As companies abandon efforts to promote inclusion, Boston Common’s Geeta Aiyer urges investors to keep it a top priority
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Pimfa opens entries for fourth Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Entries close 14 June with event 10 October
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#InspireInclusion: How can asset managers maintain momentum?
Asset managers have come a long way in improving diversity but what are the next steps to keep the wheels in motion?