Women face 'significant' barriers to enter wealth industry
Firms told they ‘need to challenge existing cultures and overcome gender biases in recruitment practices’
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Firms told they ‘need to challenge existing cultures and overcome gender biases in recruitment practices’
Younger investors should be supported in taking control of their finances rather than talked down to, says online trading platform Stake.
Being user-friendly, tech-friendly and cost-effective are non-negotiables for the next generation of investors, with many having been burnt by assets such as cryptocurrency in the past.
A lot more needs to happen before gender equity is achieved in the financial space. Women need to be a visible presence at the decision-making levels first.