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A message from Karis Stander

Karis Stander, IA Director – Culture, Talent & Inclusion and MD Investment20/20

Spring is a time of renewal and change. The seeds of opportunities begin to sprout, and we look ahead to future possibilities.

Change is familiar to investment management; we are a sector that evolves and has a positive impact on the world by investing in sustainable businesses, supporting social causes, embracing digital transformation to deliver better outcomes for our clients, and developing colleagues experience of the workplace. Innovation runs through our spring newsletter.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we recruit and select talent. It offers new possibilities to enhance the recruitment process, but it also poses challenges. That's why we are excited to share the latest insights from The Institute of Students Employers on the approaches that employers are taking to respond to the use of AI in the recruitment process.

Brexit, operational costs, technology advances, access to talent and investment opportunities

continue to drive discussions on the changing geographical presence of asset management.

Scotland has always been a strong centre of investment management, and in our article, we explore the importance of talent attraction to support the vision for growth as outlined in the Scottish Financial Enterprise report 'Scotland's new vision for financial services'.

Gen Z and Millennials will make up most of the workforce in the coming

decade, and recruiters increasingly need to consider how to connect with the future workforce and showcase an employer brand.

In our article Talent Attraction in a Digital World, we explore how we have leveraged social media to reach and engage Gen Z, as well as what we have learned from listening to teachers and students about their needs and aspirations for employer engagement.

The Investment20/20 programme supports the sector to drive change as we welcome around 300 new trainees and apprentices every year, each with their unique life stories contributing to a diverse and progressive investment industry. Meet our new Trainee Forum members, who voice the interests of our trainee community and assists us in ensuring that the programme aligns with their needs.

And finally, change is afoot from a regulatory perspective with significant action proposed from the FCA and PRA seeking to improve diversity and inclusion across financial services.

Thank you to all our members who are working alongside us, creating opportunities and continuing to drive positive change in investment management.

I hope you enjoy our latest insights.

Karis Stander, IA Director – Culture, Talent & Inclusion and MD Investment20/20