What’s coming up?

Find out what’s coming up from the Diversity Project from Q4 2025 – 2026

November 10th 2025 | 12:00 – 13:00

Virtual

In this exclusive, members-only webinar, we’ll share what the DP NFM Taskforce has been doing to help member firms get ahead of the curve — from new guidance, best practice to practical initiatives. Join us to find out how we can support you in embedding this work into your organisations.

International Men’s Day 2025

21st November 2025 | 14:30-17:00 

In-person at: Aviva Investors, Auditorium, 28-30 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NN

Kindly hosted by Aviva Investors, this event will highlight the strategic value of enhanced paternity leave, showing how it benefits businesses, families, and society, and the importance of shared parenting in supporting equitable career progression. We will also explore the modern challenges men face in the workplace and strategies to better support men’s mental health.

DP Strategy Day

15th January 2026 | 09:00 – 12:00

Virtual

We’ll be discussing proposed new themes for us to help you with key priorities, opportunities and challenges in your firms.

Join us and our great line up of speakers, for an interactive session with breakouts so you can hear from others in the industry and share your own thoughts.

The strategy morning is designed to achieve most impact for you and we look forward to seeing you.

The Walking Exchange

2026

London

A new cross-firm mentoring experience designed to bring together mid-career professionals (10-15 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.

Multi-firm Apprenticeship Scheme

2026

Launching in 2026, the DP Multi-Firm Apprenticeship Programme will bring together apprentices in front offices across participating member firms, offering a shared training experience, networking opportunities, and access to leading industry experts. Equivalent to a Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist, apprentices will work toward the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Designed as a social mobility driver, the programme supports talented young people from diverse backgrounds, helping firms utilise their Apprenticeship Levy while investing in the next generation of financial professionals.

2026

We will be meeting quarterly in 2026, with some in-person (London) and others virtual. The first one is on Wednesday 26th January at 3pm until 5pm and will be in-person – venue tba.

Examples of topics we will be discussing are: supportive workplace policies, symptoms and management, mental health. There will also be plenty of opportunity to discuss topics further and importantly ask questions.

Cognitive Diversity Blueprint in a Box

Following on from our Cognitive Diversity Research launch, we’ve designed three tailored Cognitive Diversity Blueprint boxes to help you embed cognitive diversity into your organisation: C-suite, all staff, and investment teams – each packed with practical tools, workshops to run internally, and research insights. Whether you’re looking for townhall slides and notes, workshop agendas, or research resources, the Blueprint gives you everything you need to drive meaningful change and enhance team performance.

International Women’s Day 2026

9th March 2025 | Afternoon

Save the date!

Next Generation Leaders Programme

Commencing at the beginning of Q2, 2026

The Diversity Project is launching a Next Generation Leaders Programme to address the under-representation of Black and ethnically diverse professionals in senior roles across the investment and savings industry. Combining mentoring through a partnership with Roots Inspire, practical workshops, and executive coaching, this pilot initiative will equip 15 talented professionals from member firms with the confidence, visibility, and leadership skills to step into the next level.

DOT Scorecard

2026

The DOT Scorecard is a practical tool designed to help managers assess and enhance the cognitive diversity and enabling practices within their investment teams. Drawing on key areas identified by Professor Alex Edmans’ research and building on the well-established DOT Scorecard® framework used to evaluate executive-level decision-making cultures, this assessment supports stronger governance, richer perspectives, and improved investment outcomes. As part of membership, 60 teams can be assessed at no additional cost, with further assessments available for a fee.

Get in touch if you would like your investment team to take part, via [email protected]​

Cognitive Diversity Leadership Masterclass

2026

The Inclusive Leadership Masterclass is a high-impact, 90-minute session that equips senior leaders to harness the benefits of cognitive diversity while minimising friction. Ideal for CEOs, executive teams, investment committees, and boards, this session is designed to energise leadership meetings, offsites, or strategy days by sharpening dialogue, strengthening decision-making, and fostering innovation. Grounded in research, informed by peer experience, and focused on practical action, it provides leaders with tools to build more inclusive and effective cultures.

Get in touch if your leaders want to take part, via [email protected]​