Greater flexibility, sponsorship, advancement opportunities could inspire more women to work in the sector
51% of those surveyed reported being stuck in entry-level positions
Both men and women care most about making good investment returns
"There's still a long way to go, but this is great news": BDC executive VP
Women breaking into the industry should be optimists, ask for help and stop striving for perfection
Negative economic shock from U.S. increases urgency of long-standing challenges
Regulators cite changing U.S. policy environment in halting work on disclosure rules
At the same time, the gender gap has narrowed in boardrooms
Affordable child care has helped, but career choice, progress stunting growth
Firm cites U.S. government shift against DEI for policy change