Diversity and equality

The comply-or-explain component is radical for a securities exchange and could have a big impact on the more than 3,000 companies listed on the exchange.

A new study shows LGBTQ Americans are strikingly less ready for retirement than other groups, leaving them in need of help but not sure where to find it.

With long COVID a major theme, lawmakers discussed how to increase access to financial services for people with disabilities.

A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute details the financial challenges facing the LGBTQ community, and why employers and advisors alike can drive improvement.

RIAs and asset managers explain how they’re navigating the challenges by examining the available data, shareholder votes and their own allocations.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating the bank over allegations that it conducted so-called fake interviews with nonwhite and female job applicants, The New York Times reported Thursday.

Participants in the internship program now have access to software and certifications at no additional cost.

Wells Fargo, which has been dealing with a series of scandals and regulatory issues, has temporarily halted the use of diversity guidelines for hiring after a report that staff held fake interviews with minority candidates to satisfy in-house rules.

Black Americans in 2019 had one-sixth the wealth of white Americans on a per capita basis, according to new research.

Laura LaTourette and Ramona Maior are teaming up with the goal of connecting with more planners and allies who share common experiences.

Hip-hop icons and industry thought leaders will collide in California during the wealth management festival that's looking to buck the status quo.

Leaders of the network say marginalized advisors will be able to get everything they need at a significant savings over putting the pieces together themselves.

Taking on the challenges of filling big shoes and finding a new executive director, the practice management consultant has big plans for the organization.

A veteran and service member-focused wealth manager is calling for more partnership with the private sector to boost understanding of money matters.

It’s the first fee increase in 5 years, earmarked to fund the board’s new strategic plan.

A SIFMA conference panel discussed the issues that are keeping the profession predominantly white and male.

The top performers in the survey beat their benchmarks in at least seven of the 10 years studied.

In conversation with Patti Cook, CEO of Finance of America Companies

David Miree will become global head of diversity, equity and inclusion for the New York megabank. He will succeed Brian Lamb, who will move into a new role in the firm’s commercial banking business.

Senior brokers delegated to make compensation decisions systematically favor white men, according to a new lawsuit.