Opalesque Industry Update - Representation has improved over the last two years, but a strong imbalance remains, according to Preqin, a provider of data, analytics and insights to the alternative assets community:
Joanna Nye - VP, Research Enablement says: "Over the last two years we have seen a modest increase in female representation in the alternatives industry. Modest, but not insignificant - this rise does represent real gains in the number of women employed in the industry. Fund managers have clearly realized that this is an issue for them, and some larger firms have announced plans to attract and retain more female talent. But diversity pledges and childcare schemes must be weighed against accusations of uncomfortable working environments and the chronic underrepresentation of women on company boards and in C-suite positions. Firms may be attracting more junior female employees, but they still promote men at far greater rates." Key Women in Alternatives Facts:
• Globally, the proportion of women employees in alternative assets has grown to 19.7% in 2019, up from 18.8% in 2017. This study is based on an analysis of over 200,000 contacts at alternative assets firms known to Preqin, across all asset classes. It does not include administrative or support staff.
Press release For more information and analysis, see the full Preqin Impact Report: Women in Alternative Assets here: Article source - Opalesque is not responsible for the content of external internet sites |
Industry Updates
Women still account for less than 20% of alternative assets employees
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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