IA's Karis Stander: Industry has to 'drive forward' on diversity in wake of Crispin Odey scandal

Data headwinds

Eve Maddock-Jones
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Karis Stander, director of the culture, talent and inclusion team at the Investment Association, has called the alleged Crispin Odey sexual assault scandal a “deeply upsetting” event for the financial industry and argued the incident has pushed other firms to ensure similar events are not repeated.

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