Women in Investment Management Initiative
This initiative aims to improve investor outcomes by encouraging the increased representation of women in the investment management profession.
Why Women in Finance
- Women are a minority in investment management across global markets, making them the “universal diversifier”
- We believe an initial focus on the increased representation of women in investment will yield lessons applicable to other dimensions of diversity
Goals of the Initiative
- Increase the number of women who join the profession and earn the CFA® charter
- Retain women in the profession and influence culture from within
- Create demand for diversity as an industry imperative
Our Research
Women and the Workplace
Gender Diversity in Investment Management: The Challenge and a Solution
Leading G7 Investors Come Together in Support of Diversity Initiative
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion in the Investment Management Industry
Women in the Workplace 2017
When Women Thrive, Businesses Thrive
Women in Financial Services Report
How You Can Take Action
- Join the CFA Institute Women in Investment Management Network: connect with your peers, share articles, and join the conversation
- Support CFA Institutes Young Women in Investment Program by becoming a trusted financial sponsor and/or Internship Hosting Partner which forms part of the program's practical element, enabling these women to utilise their newly learnt skills and view the investment management industry as a viable long-term career option.
- Join Collaborative Women in Investment - a global alliance of CFA Societies and industry groups who have joined efforts to further inclusion and diversity in investment.
- Use talking points (PDF) to support your outreach efforts
- Distribute action cards, created specifically for the following audiences (all files are in PDF format):