Citywire Diversity

News, views and research about diversity and inclusion in UK financial services, and the communities it serves. Find us on @NewModelAdviser and @CitywireWealth

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Today's the day! Look out for the first weekly Diversity newsletter today. If you're not registered there is still time: https://t.co/2I82VRwewE and https://t.co/ugJ6UvOTpI @NewModelAdviser @CitywireWealth

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What are people's thoughts this #EqualPayDay?

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This year's @HA_Review has shown the gender diversity progress of the UK's top companies, for better and worse. One wealth manager leading the way is @brewindolphin thanks to its Women@Brewin network https://t.co/KphyBFfhKC

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A former St James’s Place adviser has accused the firm of sexism and the illegal use of data https://t.co/ISa3BqY9Mx

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Speaking to delegates at @Citywire's inaugural International FA Summit, Paula Williams shares her perspective on how advisers can better serve their female clients https://t.co/IMyruV9Cem

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Among other traits @guardian readers and @LibDems voters are more averse to the idea of losing money, a new study on risk has found. What it didn't find was much difference between men and women when it comes to attitudes to risk https://t.co/rVV1kylN0h

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Wealth managers can increase social mobility by recruiting beyond universities. Thanks to @SocialMobilityF @eqinvestors and the @InvAssoc Class Ceiling report for help with this article https://t.co/A7XwMfTUk1

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From Jan @SLA_plc will offer 9 months paid leave for all new parents https://t.co/B6WZOzYQLB

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Last week @MorganStanley IM appointed @GirlsWhoInvest founder @SeemaHingorani as managing director https://t.co/KsQ3nFhkFS

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Think-tank @SMFthinktank has said the government should pay public money into the personal pensions of women who take time out of work for caring duties https://t.co/jrepKLhYPv

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Today @TheFCA has found the number of women in senior positions at finance firms has barely changed in more than 10 years, but wealth managers are making strides https://t.co/jkoc76sofe

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Sexism and harassment are still a problem in financial services

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Don't forget to fill in our accessibility survey if you haven't already https://t.co/LTr2o2Paxp

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Investment boutique @majedie has launched an investment competition aimed at women undergraduates https://t.co/0O4A9I8A3I

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Drinks maker @Diageo_News is a popular holding, but did you know it has also topped the @equileap rankings for gender equality this year? https://t.co/IziRzKx0WB

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It is national #ComingOutDay and @Citywire readers have shared their stories and the benefits of being your true self at work https://t.co/PEIqQr1wlv

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Men are also benefiting from gender diversity, E2W CEO @MarkFreedE2W told the @PIMFA_UK Women in Wealth forum this week https://t.co/rzKqwJu2Nd

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@LizField7 Agreed. The danger is if 'men's' leadership styles are taught as the default or best

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Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer spoke to us about macho culture, leaving KPMG and recruiting inclusively - even if you're a small firm https://t.co/vQBs8yfiZk

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@Jasmine @Will_Robins @LongPensions The gap does exist in previous years, but it's tricky to point out a trend because the overall number of respondents is very different - possibly due to initiatives that have been brought out over the years https://t.co/5IRy49q3F9

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The gender pensions gap can begin long before maternity leave. An FOI from @HLInvest suggests parents and grandparents are more likely to start saving for their sons’ pensions than their daughters’ https://t.co/5IRy49q3F9