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This year, as we approach the anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of gender in the Equality Act, marking Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) feels more imperative than ever. In the year since the ruling, we have witnessed the sustained roll back of trans rights across the globe, seeing the removal of legal protections threaten the security, safety and wellbeing of many in...

For the final iteration of the Women of Impact editorial series, I spoke to Tarnia Elsworth, Director and Financial Adviser at TP Financial Solutions. Working alongside her wife, Annabel, who holds the same roles, Tarnia has built a business that focuses on inclusive financial advice in an approachable and community focussed manner. Exploring her career journey, we discussed her experiences of...

For this issue, I spoke to Claire Skinner Kennedy, Partner at Mercer, with over 20 years of experience within the pensions and investment industry. Alongside her role in Mercer’s UK Client Team, Claire has been heavily involved in various DEI initiatives and resource groups and was confirmed as Mercer IS International DEI lead in 2021. Driving inclusion in and beyond her organisation, Claire has...

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just launched the Mills Review into the long-term impact of AI on retail financial services.  A call for input to this review has been issued. An “Inclusion versus Exclusion: Which consumer segments might 'win' or 'lose' in this new world of AI-enabled retail finance?” category is available under the review's input ask within “Theme 3: Future consumer...

For the third instalment, I talked to Marion Bentata, Executive Director at State Street, who has been championing, advocating for, and raising the visibility of LGBTQ+ women in her organisation and the financial services sector. Founder of Women of InterBank, an industry network providing LGBTQ+ women with dedicated events and networking opportunities, Marion’s leadership has carved out much...

February marks LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, and this year’s theme – Science and Innovation – offers a powerful opportunity to highlight the role models, creators and thinkers who have shaped progress across our industries.

For this week’s instalment, I spoke to Natasa Janicijevic, Fidelity International Luxembourg’s LGBTQ+ lead, who has been driving initiatives that foster visibility, inclusion and representation across her organisation. Passionate about advocating for the less visible members of the LGBTQ+ community, Natasa believes in creating spaces where people feel able to be unapologetically themselves...

To celebrate the launch of our LGBTQ+ Women of Impact 2025 list, we’ve been in conversation with some of the trailblazing women making huge strides in raising the visibility and representation of LGBTQ+ women in their organisations. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be spotlighting different Women of Impact as part of our new editorial series. Spotlighting the personal experiences and achievements of...

For this year's National Coming Out Day, we asked our CEO Matt Cameron to reflect on his experience of coming out as gay.