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Welcome

This is the new Member only area of the DP’s website. Here you will find carefully curated content, that we think will be of interest to you. Throughout the year, we will be hosting Member only events and webinars, and post content just for you. We have categorised this information using our new 2025 DP themes: Talent Management, Inclusion for All, and Regulatory and client requirements. Plus, we have an area for Events, Previous Events and our Educational Programmes.

2025 Strategy Day information can be found here:

If you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch with us via [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Cognitive Diversity in Asset Management

In 2024, the Diversity Project invited academics from around the world to submit research proposals to explore any linkage between cognitive diversity and the performance of investment teams. We stressed that we wanted to know what the evidence showed, not work backwards from any conclusion we might hope to see. We commissioned Professor Alex Edmans for this important research. Access some of the resources below:

Diversity Project response

Full research paper

Global webinar with Alex Edmans

Backlash to DEI and the future of diversity and inclusion.

Handling the Backlash to DEI
Repositioning Diversity as a Strategic Intent
The Future of Diversity and Inclusion

Communique Supporting our Members Navigating the DEI Headwinds

 

 

Talent management

Please also see the DP Educational Programmes that we run aimed at improving performance and talent.

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Diversity Project’s 2024 Survey Results

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embRACE Your Career Toolkit

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Hybrid Working – A practical guide for managers: making hybrid working work

Inclusion for all

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Diversity Project’s 2025 Impact Report

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The Business Case for Enhanced Paternity Leave

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The Future of Diversity and Inclusion

Regulatory and client requirements

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Diversity Project Response to the FCA’s CP 25/18 Tackling Non-Financial Misconduct in Financial Services.

Educational Programmes

The Skills Workshop

Helping young people break into the investment and savings industry, this free five-month virtual programme has been created by industry professionals; Offering education, insights, and guidance for students, graduates, and young people (18+) to help equip them with the knowledge and understanding of the industry.

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The Walking Exchange

he Diversity Project is excited to introduce The Walking Exchange, a new cross-firm mentoring experience designed to bring together mid-career professionals (7-15 years’ experience) and senior leaders (20+ years’ industry experience) from across our Member firms. Helping Member firms retain, develop, and inspire talent across the industry.  Blending career development with wellbeing, these mentoring walks help individuals build meaningful connections, support career development through structured, informal mentorship conversations – one walk at a time.   The Walking Exchange is open to all roles and backgrounds, and fosters inclusive, cross-industry connections that inspire growth, confidence, and collaboration.  Open to employees of Diversity Project Member Firms only.

Pathway Programme

A world-leading, award winning 12-month programme designed by the industry for ambitious women in the investment and savings industry, combining technical training, leadership development, and peer support to accelerate progress into Portfolio Manager and Trader roles.

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Catalyst Education Programme (CEP)

This multi-year education programme introduces 16–18-year-olds from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to careers in the savings and investment industry, offering skills sessions, mentoring, and industry insight days.

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EnCircle Mentoring

Led by senior ethnic minority professionals, EnCircle mentoring circles offer virtual and in-person sessions to early-career individuals, focusing on building future Black leaders in the savings and investments industry. Mentors share their experiences, providing tools, skills, and knowledge to help minority professionals overcome barriers in corporate space.

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Upcoming Events / Webinars

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Levelling the Playing Field: A Social Mobility Speaker Series
31/01/2026

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International Men’s Day 2025 – Hybrid Event
21/11/2025

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International Men’s Day Speakers 2025
21/11/2025

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Tackling Non-Financial Misconduct: What You Need to Know Ahead of 2026
10/11/2025

Previous Events / Webinars

#TheNextLevel: The Diversity Project’s Annual Event 2025
07/11/2025

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language
04/09/2025

International Women’s Day 2025 – #AccelerateAction
21/03/2025

Carers Roundtable: Beyond the Job – Crafting Effective Carers Policies for a Supportive Workplace
20/01/2025

#MaximiseTeamPerformance: The Diversity Project’s Annual Event 2024
29/11/2024

Parenting Horizons Speaker Series
17/10/2024

No Space for Racism – How to develop and deepen community within your organisation
11/09/2024

International Women’s Day 2024 – #InspireInclusion4All
08/03/2024