These insights are a common finding across industry research in the area , where firms often fall victim to ‘ tick-boxing ’, and overall not having a well-rounded approach .
Speaking in The TRADE ’ s International Women ’ s Day webinar in March , Nigell Todd , global head of foreign exchange at Fidelity International , explained the key difference between – and distinct importance of – both ‘ diversity ’ and ‘ inclusion ’, stating : “ Diversity is being invited to the party , inclusion is being asked to dance .”
An important facet of these questions , which The TRADE delved into , was exactly how organisations define diversity . Most respondents to The TRADE ’ s survey highlighted both gender and race as key issues , however , other areas were less noted . Other definitions from respondents also included sexual orientation , sexual identity , disability , religion , and educational background .
A large number of those surveyed were in agreement that the notion encompasses not just traits , but experiences , as one respondent asserted : “ Diversity is any range of dimensions , experiences , and perspectives that collectively make each employee unique .”
The importance of senior management When asked about senior management roles at their firms , 85 % of the market experts surveyed confirmed that less than a quarter of senior management roles in trading are filled by women .
Similarly , last year ’ s findings showed that 70 % of buy-side respondents had fewer than 25 %
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