Minority Asset Managers Are Still Waiting for a Social Justice Bump

The video discusses the importance of including diverse perspectives in addressing systemic injustices and climate crises. The speaker shares their personal background and how it influenced their career in finance, focusing on racial, gender, economic, and climate justice. They emphasize the need for mentoring and creating entry points for people from non-traditional backgrounds. The impact of racial justice movements on asset management is highlighted, along with the challenges of existing due diligence requirements. The speaker introduces the Due Diligence 2.0 commitment, aiming for more inclusive asset management by 2025.

What impact did the George Floyd murders and subsequent racial justice uprisings have on the finance industry?

Why does the speaker believe that the current standards for assessing asset managers need to change?

How does the speaker suggest the finance industry can become more inclusive?