Q&A: Gender diversity is still a competitive parameter
Nordea’s Julie Bech on managing Nordea’s Global Gender Diversity strategy
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Gender diversity progress on investment managers’ exec committees flagging
Listed investment groups have improved women’s representation on boards but fall short for other leadership positions
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Sharp uptick in social bonds: Blip or trend?
Social bonds raised $147.7bn in 2020 – more than seven times the $20bn figure in 2019 But is the trajectory likely to continue? Malika Takhtayeva, ESG analyst, sustainable fixed income lead at BNP Paribas Asset Management, believes the massive increase in money raised underscores their appeal as a potentially significant force for effecting social changes…
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Making gender visible to investors
Boston Common CEO says gender is largely absent from conversations on global investor action
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Just 5% of dads in asset management take full parental leave
On International Men’s Day, businesses are encouraged to support fathers in taking parental leave
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Real estate managers worst for diversity
Asset managers are not considering diversity in investment decisions and are overstating it in their own firms
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Investors call for increased fund board transparency
Survey finds ESG interest driving scrutiny on fund governance
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Institutional investors new to ESG say it outperforms
Nearly three in 10 of those surveyed increased the incorporation of ESG as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Have you reported your gender pay gap correctly this year?
For the 5 October reporting deadline, commentators say furlough scheme means data will look different
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Women more likely than men to become heads of sustainability
Credit Suisse report also finds women represent almost 24% of corporate boardrooms globally
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Gap takes BlackRock’s top spot as most diverse firm
Refinitiv’s annual index shows diversity and inclusion progress stalled in some areas despite it rising up the agenda
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Fidelity steps up scrutiny on climate and gender diversity
Asset manager says it will consider voting against companies without climate targets or 30% women on boards