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The moment the FTSE 100 broke through the psychological barrier of 7,000 once again last week, up 25% from its 2016 low when it closed at 5,537 on 11 February, should have been cause for celebration.

Three months on from the Brexit vote that sent shockwaves through the City, asset and wealth managers have had time to reflect on the result, which is now being seen more as another headwind for the sector, rather than a game-changer.

Working to close the gender gap has become a priority for many corporates, and in particular asset management firms in recent years.

As open-ended property funds start to reopen after suspensions following the Brexit vote, there is a danger the debate around these vehicles gets kicked into the long grass until the next crisis erupts.

Value investors have been forced to endure a prolonged period of underperformance, as extreme market dislocations caused by central bank policies have boosted the appeal of growth counterparts.

Investment Week is launching a new series this week building on the significant interest in last year's Top Managers Under 35 list, which highlighted exciting new talent in the fund management industry as chosen by selectors and wealth managers.

During Investment Week magazine's short summer break, the impact of the Brexit referendum on asset management businesses in the first half of the year was revealed in all its gory detail.

Now the immediate fallout from the Brexit vote is behind us, the investment industry is beginning to think about the longer-term impact of the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Providers could adopt 'loss leader' approach

Recent calls for tighter remuneration rules