Insights

Every workplace should strive to be diverse and inclusive for all employees, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Fostering an inclusive workplace culture can help the sector to attract and retain top talent, as well as improve employee engagement, productivity and customer relations.

International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March every year, with the aim of celebrating the accomplishments of women around the world. We take a look at diversity in the banking and finance industry and how the sector can be more inclusive for women.

Michael Barrington-Hibbert, CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates (BHA), speaks about his career in financial services, the challenges he has overcome and his work in supporting underrepresented groups in the industry.

If you're considering working in banking and finance in later life, take a look at the options open to you. You may find the best part of your career is still to come.

To celebrate Pride Month, three successful banking and finance professionals – from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ+) community – share their experience and advice.

If you’re studying for a qualification or exams during Ramadan, you might be fasting and revising at the same time. This can be challenging, but it is possible to plan your studies and revision around your religious duties. These five tips should help.

Women played a key role in developing computer technology and are important to the future of fintech and digital banking and finance.

Despite a successful career, Dawn Patrick struggled to land the right financial services role after having children. Now she’s a successful financial adviser supporting other women entering the sector.

Binta Darboe studied our Financial Education qualifications at school and college and went on to achieve a degree in Finance, Investment and Risk (BSc) with us. She tells us about her experience studying with us and why diversity is important to her.