Gender Equality

Supporting fair access, progression and leadership opportunities for women across European asset management.

Gender equality remains a critical priority for the European asset management industry. Inclusion in Finance Europe’s Gender Equality community brings member firms together to identify barriers, share practical approaches and support initiatives that improve progression, representation and retention. Through research, peer learning and cross-company programmes such as Rise Across, this community helps organisations turn commitment into action and build stronger, more inclusive talent pipelines.

Why it matters

Gender equality is essential to building a stronger, more competitive asset management industry. While progress has been made, women remain underrepresented in senior leadership, investment and decision-making roles across the sector.

This matters because diverse teams bring broader perspectives, challenge assumptions and support more robust decision-making. Improving gender equality is not only about representation; it is about widening access to opportunity, strengthening talent pipelines and ensuring organisations can attract, develop and retain exceptional people.

Inclusion in Finance Europe’s Gender Equality community helps member firms move from intention to practical action, sharing insight, identifying barriers and supporting initiatives that improve progression, visibility and leadership opportunities for women across European asset management.

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Upcoming Events

Inclusion in Finance Global Event 2026

Join us for our inaugural Global Event, proudly hosted by DWS in London and via livestream, as Inclusion in Finance Europe celebrates three years of momentum and brings together Europe, the UK and North America for the first time in one powerful shared programme.

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Join Europe’s Asset Management Inclusion Network

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How to get involved

Member Firm

Become a member by declaring your firm’s support at a business level. Want to get involved?

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Partner or Supporter

Partners and Supporters are companies and organisations within the industry, who do not fall within our Member definition but share our goals and values and agree to amplify the work the Inclusion in Finance Europe does.

Get involved and work to accelerate diversity and inclusion in the investment and savings industry.
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