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Female leadership suffers when private equity firms invest: The average percentage of women in leadership positions tumbles to 16 per cent by the end of the private equity investment holding period, down from an average 20 per cent before they invest

As the saying goes “You can’t be what you can’t see” A crucial component of the LevelUP program is access to senior female leaders who have been in your shoes, understand your challenges and have wisdom and encouragement to share. Here’s what one of our role models and mentors, Kellie Wood from Schroders is looking forward to sharing with you: “Have the confidence to take risks in your career, it will get you places! Venture out of your comfort zone, learn new skills and invest in yourself. Surround yourself with great investors; they will help you chase down your goals.” Meet our mentors – or become one yourself! If you’re a senior female investor who wants to support the next generation of female investment leaders, join our program as a role model and mentor, alongside these inspiring women: 🔹 Kate Howitt: NED and Former PM at Fidelity International 🔹 Nicole Kidd: Head of Private Debt, APAC, Schroders 🔹 Lucy Steed, GAICD: Chief Executive Officer, Melior Investment Management 🔹 Bianca Rose: Senior Portfolio Manager, Morningstar 🔹 Kate Misic: Head of Alternative Investments and Real Assets, TelstraSuper 🔹 Anita Costa: Investment Director Small Cap Equities, IFM Investors 🔹 Louise Bradshaw: Senior Manager, Responsible Investments, Aware Super Want to know more? Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02z1Bzf0 or book a call with Yolanda Beattie to chat about the program https://hubs.ly/Q02z1BD40 #LevelUP hashtag #futureimpact hashtag #investmentmanagement hashtag #womenininvestments hashtag #yolandabeattie

🌟 Exciting Announcement from EquiTrends! 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce FCEO, our very first ETF tracker on GoThematic, focusing on FTSE 100 companies led by female CEOs! This market cap-weighted ETF tracks 9 standout companies that are not only championing diversity in leadership but also demonstrating the potential for increased profitability and innovation. Why does this matter? Research shows that companies with women in leadership positions often outperform their peers. Check out insights from Korn Ferry and Business Leader that highlight the positive impact of female leadership on corporate performance. 🔍 Join us on this journey to see if these remarkable companies can beat the FTSE 100 over the next year! 👉 Check out our ETF and track its performance here: FCEO ETF on GoThematic. At EquiTrends, we're committed to promoting diversity and empowering investors with insights into the future of finance. Let’s reshape the investment landscape together! 💪📈 #EquiTrends #FCEO #DiversityInLeadership #WomenInBusiness #FTSE100 #Investing #ETF #Finance

Adapting to ever-changing cultural norms, balancing professional and personal goals, and figuring out how to advance to leadership roles, are just some of the challenges women must navigate to succeed in the ETFs industry! Here we outline some tips for achieving success from several pros at Wealth Management EDGE >> http://spr.ly/6049eYceU #WMEDGE #wealthmanagement #ETFs #InsideETFs

Not long left to get your Women in Investment Awards in association with Amundi ETF, Indexing & Smart Beta nominations in! Some nomination rules 🏆 ✍️You can either nominate yourself (which we strongly encourage) or you can nominate someone else. It doesn't have to be someone you work with in the same company. ✍️Men can be nominated in the category for Mentor of the Year. ✍️The nomination form will just ask you for simple details about the person you are nominating so that we can reach out to them once nominations have finished. ✍️We also provide a box for you to tell us why you are nominating yourself/another person. The awards are open to firms operating in the UK's investment industry. Nominees can be involved in roles including but not limited to fund management, wealth management, investment research, investment analysis, marketing, sales, human resources, compliance, middle, front or back office within the investment sector. Nominate today: https://incm.pub/3UxzSiJ Deadline: Midnight Monday 22nd April #WIIA24 #Diversity #Inclusion #Womenin #WomeninInvestment

Representation in leadership is probably the most important thing to shift the gender gap. I will share some concrete examples from KUMPUL 's work in building the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Indonesia and how we pushed women participations in business and leaderships. #womenleadership #impactinvesting

In celebration of International Women's Day, Institutional Connect hosted "Inspire Inclusion in Investment Industry" webinar this Wednesday. We were honored to bring together women leaders to share their challenges and experiences in pursuing careers in the investment industry, alongside organizational leaders, in a dynamic discussion about fostering inclusivity and diversity within the investment sector. We would like to thank the following speakers for their contributions and engagements; Renee Couture, FSA, FCIA Rachel Wade Darcie James Maxwell Sunita Mahant Ju Hui Lee, CFA, CAIA, FSA, FCIA, CERA, FRM Stephen Allen, CIM and attendees for their participations at the webinar.  Missed the webinar? Don't worry! You can watch the webinar recording through ➡ https://lnkd.in/eWJ49tme Some key takeaways from the webinar: - Develop gender focused policies, mentor program and HR proper training - Develop psychological safety  - Think about good intention vs. impact when asking someone a question - Have regular events addressing this topic, and raise awareness - Invest in assets that are dedicated to helping disadvantaged groups - Unbiased conscious is not born with; keep trying so that it becomes second nature; - For leaders - think long and hard about leadership and take opportunity to create opportunity #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #empowerwomen #genderequality #womeninbusiness #womenleadership #inclusion #diversity

Let's discuss inclusivity in impact investing.

Reflecting on the enriching discussions at the recent PEWIN - Private Equity Women Investor Network CIO Roundtable in Boston. It was a joy to hear from panelists Letitia Johnson (Amherst College), Deb Shufrin (Colby College), Abigail Wattley (Williams College), and moderator Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA (NEPC, LLC). Some of my key takeaways: From the CIO perspective, alignment with the board is paramount. Portfolios experience ebbs and flows, emphasizing the necessity of a board committed to long-term strategies. Data underscores the repercussions of misalignment—allocators often undermine value by prematurely exiting positions for liquidity needs or reacting impulsively to market fluctuations. Across the board, CIOs prioritize firms that can articulate their competitive edge, foster sustainable organizations with top-tier talent, culture, and succession planning, and demonstrate agility in evolving markets. A robust LP base providing long-term support and institutional guidance is also crucial. Success isn't about funding billionaires—it's about supporting determined individuals committed to sustained success. Privates demand more than short-term commitment—they require a relentless desire to succeed over time. For a deeper dive into the role of CIO, I highly recommend The Counting House by Gary Sernovitz. #CIOInsights #PEWINRoundtable #InvestmentStrategies

Amanda Pullinger, Founder and Principal of Global Female Investors Management, is a proud Ambassador for Diversity Project - Investment Industry. The Diversity Project is a cross-company initiative championing a truly diverse and inclusive UK investment and savings industry with the right talent to deliver the best possible financial outcomes for our clients, to reflect the society we serve and ultimately build more sustainable businesses. Diversity Project members include asset owners, investment managers, fund selectors, investment consultants, actuaries, trustees, family offices and wealth managers. If you are in the UK and your firm isn't already engaged, do join this fantastic initiative by going to diversityproject.com. There is so much still to be done in the finance industry, particularly in changing the demographics of investment teams, which is primary focus of our company. #globalfemaleinvestors https://lnkd.in/eV5saMbV