Financial Services

Banking, investment services, and insurance firms top Refinitiv’s D&I Index

Refinitiv’s D&I Index measures relative performance against multiple factors that define diverse and inclusive workplaces

10,000 Black Interns: ‘It’s not too late to make a difference’

Donatus Gyato shares an insight into his internship with Investec as part of the 10,000 Black Interns initiative

New initiative to develop the next generation of diverse financial planners

The financial literacy educational programme will advance underrepresented financial planning professionals

How to thrive in the tech and finance industries as a woman

RVU’s Debbie Chandler reveals her career as a woman in financial tech and how others can thrive too

BlackRock’s Elizabeth Koehler and investor Nicsa win big at US Women in Asset Management Awards 2021

The winners stood out for their efforts in making the sector more inclusive via best practice collaboration and mentorship

“Breaking the Wall Street stigma” – 2021’s US edition of the Women in Asset Management Summit

The 2021 Women in Asset Management Summit US Edition explored stigmas about the industry, the D&I work that’s still needed, and why education is key to encourage more diverse applications

Barclays launches dedicated start-up accelerator for Black founders

New Black Founder Accelerator is an immersive 12-week programme for 40 Black founder-led tech businesses

Schwab Advisor Services unveils new pro-diversity scholarship programme

The investment advisor wants to help underrepresented groups build careers in financial planning

What to expect at the US Women in Asset Management Summit 2021

Kicking off on 8 September 2021, attendees can expect to learn about nurturing a diverse talent pool

New report seeks to bolster opportunities for diverse-owned asset management firms

The report outlines investment consultants’ role in improving inclusion for diverse managers