The UK Financial services sector continues to address the ‘old boys’ club’ reputation of the past. However, with 89% of senior level investment professionals coming from a higher socio-economic background something needs to be done to ensure that people from all backgrounds could reach their full potential. Host Ben Elvidge, CFA caught up with Sophie Hulm, CEO of Progress Together. Progress Together is helping firms understand the barriers when it comes to socio-economic progression to senior management or Board positions. Together Ben and Sophie explore the practical ways the investment profession can become more inclusive and welcoming to people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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