Reboot finds 'lack of real progress' in financial services DEI

Score declined from 67 to 65

The financial services industry has suffered a lack of "real progress" in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) over the last year, according to research by Reboot.

It revealed the average DEI score for the sector has declined from 67/100 in 2022 to 65/100 this year, returning to the same level reported in 2021. Inaugural IA EDI report finds smaller firms are setting fewer targets The score is based on the views and experiences of 800 employees in financial services with at least ten years' experience, and the group said the current decline suggests that "almost no progress" has been made in the last three years. The recent decline was mostly attributed to lower levels of perceived commitments to tackling racism from senior leadership, Reboot ...