The industry is “still old fashioned and there is a lot more that we could be doing to engage with clients” on LGBTQ+ issues, Castlefield partner Olivia Bowen has said.
Speaking on a special edition episode for Pride Month on PA TV, partners Bowen and Ita McMahon explained Castlefield's approach to diversity and inclusion, covering internal policies, adviser-client engagement, and stewardship with investee companies. Castlefield, which calls itself the "thoughtful investor," conducts a firm-wide D&I survey every three years to better understand the composition and experiences of its workforce. The latest results showed 13% of respondents identify as not heterosexual, while 93% said there is a strong culture of diversity within the firm, compared to 83% ...
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