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New platform Txeya offers diverse entrepreneurs more inclusive funding options

A new fintech platform will offer better funding and scale-up options to diverse-led businesses

Bookshop.org initiative to create more diverse booksellers

As high-streets experience rising consumer interest, Bookshop.org wants to help develop more diverse-owned bookselling businesses

Businesses need to create more inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees

LGBTQ+ communities in Uganda and other parts of Africa face discrimination and hostility, as Dr Frank Mugisha knows only too well

Learning disabled adults experienced 87% decrease in paid employment during COVID-19

On average, only 5.6% of supported working-age adults with a learning disability are in paid employment in England, is it time for businesses to step up?

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

Is mentoring reaching the right people?

Mentoring can be a powerful tool but are we doing enough to make sure everyone has access?

“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

Why networks for BAME employees are important

Make BAME networks connect to your organisation’s goals and culture

HP launches tech conference to support talent from HBCUs

HP’s inaugural technology conference for HBCUs forms part of a long-term term initiative