Discrimination occurrences rife in financial services

Report shows two-thirds of ethnic minorities have suffered discrimination

Lauren Mason
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A third of respondents believe their companies are fully committed to enhancing D&I.
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A third of respondents believe their companies are fully committed to enhancing D&I.

Some 66% of ethnic minorities working in financial services have experienced discrimination at work due to their background, according to a survey from Reboot.

The think tank's Race to Equality: UK Financial Services report, published today (5 October), also found that only 36% of respondents believe their companies are fully committed to enhancing divers...

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