Driving Positive Change in Financial Services [London Breakfast Discussion]
Earlier this month we hosted a breakfast panel titled "Finding Your Voice to Drive Positive Change," in collaboration with our partners Vested UK.
Featuring industry leaders who are championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in financial services, the panel included Mona Patel of Metro Bank (UK), Chantal Swainston of The Heard, and Deon Pillay CMgr MCMI of Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) moderated by Elspeth Rothwell, EMEA CEO of Vested UK.
The event highlighted the personal journeys of the panelists in overcoming challenges related to DEI, including experiences of exclusion and the need for greater representation in fintech. They shared insights on how to effectively advocate for DEI initiatives while managing regular job responsibilities.
Key takeaways for promoting DEI in financial services included:
- Build a supportive network with senior-level buy-in.
- Collaborate to create professional resources.
- Engage those outside the DEI conversation.
- Utilize data to strengthen your case.
- Balance passion for DEI with job responsibilities.
The panel fostered a warm environment for storytelling and shared experiences, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in driving positive change. A heartfelt thanks to all our expert panelists for their insights & partners at Vested UK for facilitating these crucial discussions, as well as the stellar group of Financial Narrative members in attendance.
