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Culture & Diversity

Diversity is required to maintain a thriving and dynamic industry, and inclusive cultures are required to achieve this.

Culture and Diversity is a widely discussed topic in the alternative investment industry. There is increased focus from allocators and increasingly from regulators. Our focus is on providing practical guidance for the alternative investment industry and continuing to facilitate conversations and the exchange of ideas.

 

Our initiative is led by a Global Culture & Diversity Advisory Committee of senior industry leaders chaired by Jane Buchan, Martlet Asset Management alongside Co-Deputy Chairs Luke Ellis, Man Group and Susan Lee, Albourne Partners supported by a collaborative working group of both asset managers and allocators. Please click here to learn more about this Committee.

Culture and Diversity Publications

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16 Nov 2022

Increasing Diversity in Allocator Portfolios

Many allocators are now looking to increase the diversity of their portfolios. This report explains practical steps that allocators can take to enhance their manager sourcing and selection processes and improve the levels of diversity in their external investments.

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29 Apr 2022

Podcast Episode 3: A Conversation on Diversity from a Board and Allocator Perspective

Mario Therrien, CDPQ and Dame Amelia Fawcett, Lead Independent Director, State Street Corporation, discuss diversity from the perspectives of a board member and an institutional allocator. The discussion focuses on why culture and diversity are important and the role of board members and allocators in helping to improve culture and diversity in the alternative investment industry.

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31 Oct 2021

Podcast Episode 1: A Conversation on Culture

Barbara Bernstein (Magnetar Capital) and Amanda Cherry (Aspect Capital) discuss measuring and evidencing the culture of a firm - a difficult concept that many alternative investment firms are currently grappling with. Also covered is the shifting cultural focuses due to the pandemic, and some practical tips on forming an inclusive culture in the workplace.

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27 Sep 2021

Principles of Culture and Diversity Strategies

Culture and diversity is a big topic and can be challenging to know where to start. This report provides practical guidance in the form of five key principles for setting the culture and diversity strategy at your firm.

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