About IiFE
Inclusion in Finance Europe (IiFE) is a pan-European, industry-led member organisation helping asset management firms embed inclusion and cognitive diversity into leadership, talent and decision-making. Through research, collaboration and practical frameworks, we help organisations move from intention to implementation and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Inclusion and cognitive diversity are not side initiatives. They are business performance levers.
Our story
IiFE was created to address a critical gap in the European asset management industry: the disconnect between recognising the importance of inclusion and effectively implementing it.
While many organisations understand the value of diversity, few have embedded it into how decisions are made, how talent is developed and how performance is delivered.
IiFE brings the industry together to close this gap. By focusing on inclusion and cognitive diversity, collaboration and practical frameworks, IiFE enables firms to move from intention to implementation, unlocking better outcomes for organisations, clients and society.
Who we are
Inclusion in Finance Europe (IiFE) is a pan-European member organisation bringing together asset managers, asset owners, pension funds, investment consultants and industry bodies to advance inclusion as a driver of performance.
Through collaboration, research and practical frameworks, IiFE supports organisations to embed inclusion and cognitive diversity into how they operate, make decisions and develop talent.
Shaped by practitioners from across European asset management.
Grounded in research, data and measurable business impact.
Designed to help organisations move from strategy to action.
Built around collaboration, shared learning and collective progress.
Our mission
Underpinned by the twin foundations of inclusion and cognitive diversity, IiFE works to power robust decision-making and drive long-term business success.
Our vision
By getting this right, we will have embedded inclusion, created opportunity for all talent, and developed cognitive diversity that powers innovation.
This creates value for clients, member firms and individuals, as well as asset management globally in the long term. In this future, representation improves, culture thrives, and the industry attracts and develops a broad range of exceptional talent.
Why it matters
Inclusion enables better outcomes across decision-making, talent and long-term business performance. It is not an internal culture initiative, it is a core business capability that shapes how organisations perform.
Cognitive diversity strengthens decision-making, reduces risk and improves long-term performance. It is not just who is in the room, it is how different people think, challenge and decide.
Evidence-led
IiFE works with academic and industry partners to ensure research is grounded in evidence and translated into practical action for European asset management.
Embracing Inclusion in European Asset Management
Conducted in partnership with PwC Switzerland and Inclusion in Finance Europe, providing the first benchmark of inclusion across European asset management.
The Power of Diverse Thinking
Commissioned by Inclusion in Finance, in collaboration with Inclusion in Finance UK, Inclusion in Finance Europe and Inclusion in Finance North America, and led by Professor Alex Edmans of London Business School.
Social Mobility in Asset Management: An Untapped Opportunity
Commissioned by Inclusion in Finance Europe and conducted in partnership with PwC Switzerland, exploring how widening access to talent can strengthen the industry's future workforce.
Gender Equality in European Asset Management
Currently being developed with Professor Kai Inga of Copenhagen Business School, focusing on practical approaches to advancing gender equality in leadership and investment roles.
The IiFE Approach
We help organisations move from evidence to implementation through research, cognitive diversity solutions, practitioner communities and practical programmes. Together, these help organisations improve decision making, strengthen performance and deliver long term business success.
Evidence-led insight that informs better strategies.
Practical solutions that improve decision-making and reduce groupthink.
Practitioner collaboration that helps firms share insight and accelerate progress.
Structured initiatives that support leadership, talent and implementation.
Support to embed inclusion into how organisations operate.
Stronger decisions, performance, talent and long-term business value.
How IiFE creates impact
Helping the asset management industry harness inclusion and cognitive diversity as drivers of better decision making and long-term performance.
Accelerating progress by challenging existing approaches and enabling organisations to adopt evidence-led practices that drive measurable long-term impact.
Supporting organisations in moving from strategy to action, with practical frameworks, tools and guidance that embed inclusion and cognitive diversity into leadership, decision making and talent development.
Providing evidence-based insights through research, data and best practice, helping organisations make informed, strategic decisions.
Our communities
IiFE brings members together through three practitioner communities: Social Mobility, Gender Equality and Inclusive Culture. Together, these communities help organisations strengthen cognitive diversity and improve decision-making across European asset management.
Broadening the talent base to strengthen performance.
Stronger leadership and better business outcomes through balanced teams.
Building workplace cultures where every professional performs at their best.
Our members
IiFE member organisations are committed to embedding inclusion and cognitive diversity into leadership, talent and decision-making to improve performance and deliver long-term business value.
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Our values
We challenge the status quo to create meaningful change.
Our strategy is grounded in data and measurable business impact.
We amplify progress by working together across the industry.
We welcome diverse perspectives to drive better solutions.
Different Thinking. Better Outcomes.
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