Accounting body launches UK apprenticeships campaign
ACCA UK asks communities around young people to pledge their support of apprenticeships
Industry
M&G introduces new diversity and inclusion fund
Investees must demonstrate gender and ethnic diversity and offer solutions for equality
Pamela Hutchinson recognised in New Year’s Honours list
She was awarded an OBE for services to diversity and inclusion in the financial sector
Herconomy raises £450,000 to further plan of female empowerment
They will use the funding to increase financial and development resources for women globally
Schroders to vote against boards lacking ethnic diversity
They will use its shareholder vote if a FTSE 100 firm has not met Parker Review recommendations
Building diverse pools of talent in investment management
The UK’s investment management sector is lucrative, but could benefit more from diverse talent
5 ways asset management can attract more female talent
Asset management remains an overwhelmingly male-dominated industry
The sky is the limit for gender diversity in financial services
Role models are great, but without supportive policies, female talent could still leave
Investors across the generations want genuine ESG from firms
Firms presenting themselves as “ESG-friendly funds” won’t be enough to convince investors
Gender equality is not a ‘women-only’ issue
Gender equality is more than just flexible working arrangements for women
