Investment representatives join government taskforce to tackle socio-economic 'barriers'

Group of 30 cross-sector leaders

Members of the investment industry are among a group of 30 cross-sector leaders from financial and professional services who have been appointed to a government-backed taskforce that aims to boost socio-economic diversity at senior levels across the UK.

The taskforce, launched by HM Treasury and BEIS and run by City of London Corporation, intends to challenge the lack of career progression for those coming from non-professional backgrounds. Members include Investment Association chief executive Chris Cummings, City Hive chief strategist Mandy Kirby, head of first line risk and regulatory solutions at Fidelity International Dipi McKernan, chief of staff and head of strategy at State Street Global Advisors Ulla Pitha, and Chris Turpin, global director of corporate development and MD EMEA at First Sentier Investors. City Hive partners w...