Financial Services

David Horne: levelling the capital raising playing field

What can be done to level the capital raising playing field for female and under-represented entrepreneurs around the world?

Student programme launched to broaden talent pipeline entering investment industry

#TalkAboutBlack teams up with CFA, Encircle and 60 investment firms for The Skills Workshop for university students

Why better governance is an integral part of D&I

In the investment sector, investors, customers and employees want purpose-led leadership

Profit and Prejudice – the struggle for the 21st century

The twenty first century is when everything changes. Prejudice will determine whether humanity wins or loses in the process

How organisations can use BlackRock’s discrimination case to improve their D&I

Two ex-BlackRock employees have said their experience at the firm was defined by racism and other acts of discrimination. Here’s what other organisations can learn from the scandal

Diversify your leadership or you’ll fail your customers, says FCA boss

FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi advises firms to diversify their teams now if they want to manage risk, outperform others and keep their customers happy

Global asset manager furthers DEI in the investment industry

Global firm Northern Trust Asset Management is increasing its trade execution services commitment to broker-dealers owned by minorities in a move that’s bringing DEI to the investment world

From a humble background to leading a thriving and diverse company

Diversity in social class, culture and gender is helping to spur the growth of Vector Capital Group, as Founder and CEO Sezer Sherif reveals

The Women in Asset Management Summit Transatlantic Edition is here: what to expect

The asset management sector hasn’t been as affected by COVID-19 as other industries; this year’s event will offer tips, insights, and advice on how women can lead the sector to new heights

Accelerator partners with VC firm to diversify funding climate

Are venture capitalists funding the same kinds of businesses? A new funding advice series wants VCs to support more diverse founders