Data challenges hampering schemes' EDI efforts

Research finds 46% of schemes and trustee firms have implemented EDI initiatives

Martin Richmond
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Data challenges hampering schemes' EDI efforts

An increasing number of pension schemes have incorporated equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives into business strategies, but efforts are being hampered by several challenges including those around data and recruitment, according to research from Cardano.

The survey of 120 pension funds and professional trustee firms - conducted by Mallowstreet last year - found almost half (46%) had implemented EDI strategies, compared to 26% in 2022. It also revea...

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