Report and Recommendations on Diversity and Inclusion in the Asset Management Industry

Published by: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Asset Management Advisory Committee

The focus of the Subcommittee has included: (1) study of the current state of diversity and inclusion in the industry, as well as the impact of the lack of diversity and inclusion; (2) gain an informed perspective on investor interest in diversity matters, as it pertains to investor (and/or investment consultant) selection of asset management firms and investment products; (3) Consideration of investor need for transparency regarding matters of diversity and the ease or challenge associated with access to reliable disclosure; and, ultimately, (4) whether Commission action in this area would benefit the investing public, the industry at large, and the public markets.

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