An increasing number of investment managers are recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for their organizations. Recently, APG and DMFCO signed the CFA Institute DEI Code for Europe, joining earlier signatories PGGM and MN. The initiative is now backed in the Netherlands by over €1 trillion in assets under management. The international, voluntary Code offers concrete guidelines to promote DEI within investment organizations and their practices.
In this two-part interview with APG and DMFCO, both organizations share why they decided to sign the Code, how it aligns with their (existing) policies and organizational context, and what they expect from its implementation. They also reflect on international developments, such as the growing political backlash, and offer advice for peers who are considering signing the Code.
in VBA Journaal door Anne-Marie Munnik, interview with APG, Maikel Dullens en Navdeep Singh, and DMFCO's Rogier van der Hijden