An evidence-led discussion on how European asset management can broaden its talent base, strengthen decision making and build a lasting competitive edge.
Asset management runs on talent. The firms that identify, develop and retain the best people will be the firms that outperform.
Yet the data tells a different story. 76% of organisations across Europe report difficulties attracting the talent they need. Yet only 20% of asset management firms are actively measuring where that talent comes from.
The gap between those two numbers is the opportunity.
Social mobility is not a social initiative. It is a talent and performance strategy and the firms that act on it earliest will have a measurable competitive advantage.
Inclusion in Finance Europe (IiFE) is an industry-led initiative dedicated to driving better investment and talent outcomes through cognitive diversity and collaboration across the European asset management industry.
Through research, practitioner-led communities and cross-industry collaboration, IiFE works with firms across Europe to build higher performing teams and strengthen investment decision making.
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.
This event is based on findings from Inclusion in Finance Europe's 2026 Social Mobility research. Developed in collaboration with industry practitioners and partners across Europe, the research examines how firms are approaching social mobility today, what the data shows about its impact on performance and what practical steps firms can take to act on it.
The findings are clear: firms that broaden their talent base make better investment decisions, build more resilient teams and are better positioned to outperform over the long term.
The research also provides practical recommendations for firms seeking to broaden their talent base and develop stronger leaders.
This event is designed for senior decision makers across:
Chief Executives, Chief Investment Officers, Managing Directors and senior industry representatives who want to understand the competitive implications of talent strategy.
Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Early Careers and Leadership Development professionals building the next generation of investment professionals.
Learning & Development, Employee Experience and Organisational Culture professionals.
Ric van Weelden
Inclusion in Finance Europe
Christophe Lanne
Natixis Investment Managers
Laure Delahousse
AFG
Karine Aurelia
Sciences Po
Nancy Rowe
Franklin Templeton
Iva Alexandrova
BNP Paribas AM
Zahra Sheikh
Inclusion in Finance Europe
Aidan Manktelow
PwC Switzerland
Ric van Weelden, Chair, Inclusion in Finance Europe
Why social mobility is a performance priority for the asset management industry today and how firms can move from awareness to action.
Nancy Rowe, Franklin Templeton
Aidan Manktelow, PwC Switzerland
Zahra Sheikh, Inclusion in Finance Europe
Key findings from IiFE's 2026 Social Mobility research, the data on talent attraction, decision making quality, talent development and long term business performance.
Moderated by Laure Delahousse, AFG
Natixis Investment Managers · BNP Paribas AM
How leading firms are approaching social mobility as a talent and performance strategy. What works, what does not and what comes next.
Sciences Po
How academic institutions and asset management firms can work together to identify and develop the next generation of asset management professionals.
Your questions. Your challenges. Your peers.
Wednesday 8 July 2026
09:00 to 11:00 CET
Natixis Investment Managers
59 Avenue Pierre Mendès France
75013 Paris, France
The conversation is happening. The question is whether your firm is part of it.
Join industry leaders, practitioners and academic partners in Paris on 8 July as we explore how social mobility can strengthen talent strategy and drive long term performance across European asset management.
Spaces are limited.
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