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ESG Watch: Aviva Investors launches global credit fund; Aegon AM reveals diversity progress
Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest ESG and climate news from across the industry.
FCA: Workplace racism faced by black people 'subtle and insidious'
There is a lack of black people across senior role in financial services and there is a “strong business case” for improving diversity, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
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PPF 'disappointed' as it reports widening pay gap for the first time
The Pension Protection Fund’s (PPF) median gender pay gap had risen to 15.71% as at 31 March 2020, up from 13% the year prior, according to its latest pay gap report.
We must spread our pockets of diversity across pensions
Nadeem Ladha says positive noise on diversity and is disguising continuing inequalities and biases across the industry.
Institutional investors pushing to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion in private markets portfolios
Institutional investors are pushing to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and seeking to address imbalances in private markets portfolios, according to a report by Mercer.
Rothesay's Cleo Taylor Smith: Staying true to yourself
Rothesay business development director Cleo Taylor Smith was named as joint winner of the Saleswoman/Marketer of the Year category at the third annual Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Professional Pensions about winning the accolade.
PMI and NextGen to collaborate on series of projects to represent the next generation in pensions
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) and NextGen have partnered to offer a series of initiatives to “give a voice to the next generation of pension professionals”.
PIC's Tracy Blackwell: Helping make a difference to society
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) chief executive Tracy Blackwell was named pensions woman of the year at the third annual Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Professional Pensions about winning the accolade.
PLSA survey finds trustee boards still insufficiently diverse; Most schemes have no plan in place to remedy situation
Greater diversity in the industry can improve decision-making and help with attracting and retaining talent but few schemes have diversity and inclusion plans in place, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) research reveals.
Two-thirds of fund managers reduce investments in companies failing on diversity and inclusion
Two-thirds of UK fund managers are reducing investments in companies that fail on diversity and inclusion scores, according to a survey by Edelman.
LGBT Great and Incisive Media unite to champion LGBT+ agenda in financial services
LGBT Great and Incisive Media are excited to announce they have signed a new and exclusive partnership to work together to accelerate progress of the LGBT+ agenda across the investment, pensions, wealth management and savings industry.
Gender pension gap closes but pay gap means women still save less
The gender pension gap has narrowed to just 1%, but the pay gap and part-time working ratio means women are still saving less per year than men, according to Scottish Widows.
Investment sector not doing enough to improve ethnic diversity
Investment professionals are concerned that the sector is not doing enough to promote ethnic diversity, a new survey has revealed.
10,000 Black Interns campaign launches with leading investment managers' backing
Leading figures of the investment management industry have today launched the 10,000 Black Interns programme which aims to improve and transform the career prospects of young black people in the UK.
Willis Towers Watson launches diversity action plan; warns progress is 'disappointingly slow'
Willis Towers Watson has set out a diversity action plan for the investment industry after its research found progress on diversity is “disappointingly slow” across the entire sector.
Standard Life Aberdeen and Fidelity sign letter demanding action on black inclusion
Standard Life Aberdeen and Fidelity have signed an open letter demanding action on inclusion in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Majority of asset managers do not assess gender diversity
Fewer than half of asset managers assess gender diversity as part of their investment analysis, latest research by Redington reveals.
The Diversity Project launches compendium to accelerate industry's inclusion agenda
The Diversity Project has launched a compendium to enable the investment and savings industry to accelerate its diversity and inclusion agenda.
Is the pensions industry doing enough on ethnic diversity?
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the end of last month has prompted a huge wave of protest and soul-searching across the world.
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PLSA publishes guide on diversity and inclusion
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published a step-by-step guide on diversity and inclusion detailing steps for trustees to follow to promote greater inclusivity.
Diversity on trustee boards benefits scheme members
The Pensions Regulator’s industry working group on diversity is a step in the right direction, says Elizabeth Bostock.
