Purpose

Our National Diversity Committee will drive the PFA initiatives and continue to build a culture of respect, connection and progress, where we have contribution from a diversity of members and industry leaders.

 Initiatives

1. Inclusive culture

• The PFA continues to build a culture where people are respected, valued and encouraged to contribute to the success of the funds management industry;
• The PFA creates an environments where a diversity of people from different backgrounds, age and gender have access to opportunities and resources and are able to contribute their perspectives to improve the Association and membership value; and
• Creating an inclusive Association will be fundamental to the Associations ability to successfully build a diverse Association and improve performance.

2. Gender commitments

• The PFA will work on achieving a significant increase in the number of women in the industry and in senior leadership positions;
• The PFA will establish a program to encourage, promote and engage with women in funds management associated industries; and
• Sponsorship of women from member organisations to attend events and for mentoring will be a priority.

 3. Age and ethnicity

• The PFA will continue to work on attracting and retaining members from diverse age groups and ethnic backgrounds; and
• Creation of a networking group and specific events for emerging leaders and member employees.

Committee Members