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Debate is ongoing about the potential impact of New Zealand’s upcoming KiwiSaver reform. Some traders and investors are questioning the market’s ability to digest the resulting activity when funds shift into more equity-focused balanced strategies, though others are confident the impact will be negligible.
Diversity and inclusion is fast shifting from an aspiration to a core strategy, as companies across industries engage more deeply with the value of a diverse workforce. In October, KangaNews hosted an ANZ-sponsored roundtable, bringing together a range of female leaders to explore some of the challenges of elevating women and the risks firms face should they ignore the value of diversity.
TD Bank has strong diversity and inclusion credentials, with a vision to seek ways to build the most inclusive bank that fosters a culture of care, inspires innovation and encourages respect. Amy West, global head of sustainable finance and corporate transitions at TD Securities in New York, sheds light on the bank’s policies and explains how credibility in this area and in sustainability are vital to her role.