The dialogue around culture and conduct risk is increasingly linked to heightened awareness of diversity and inclusion, gender parity, and sexual harassment themes.
Observations
Aug 04, 2023In response to a spate of sexual harassment allegations, the UK Parliament's Treasury Committee is launching an inquiry into sexism and misogyny in financial services. The inquiry aims to identify any barriers faced by women in the sector and assess whether meaningful progress has been made since the Committee's 2018 investigation.
by Rose Gailey
Compendium
Jun 07, 2023Observations
Feb 15, 2023Bloomberg's recent Gender-Equality Index has revealed that we are still far from reaching gender parity in corporate leadership positions. Out of a sample of 484 companies across 45 countries, only 41 had female CEOs. Board composition shows a similar trend, with 50 firms having female chairpersons and 32% of total board seats occupied by women.