Diversity and equality

In an essay published on the Atlanta Fed website, Raphael Bostic called on the central bank to do more for the disadvantaged.

Raymond James' Western region head Robert Larkins was part of a couple caught on video challenging a man for chalking the slogan in front of his own home.

Proceeds from the sale would go to providing direct grants to non-profit organizations.

Bob Jones, a member of AmeriVet Securities Board of Directors and a Vietnam war pilot, talks with Chip Barnett about his time in the military and his experience being held as a POW in Hanoi for 62 months. He discusses how he gives back today to fellow vets through his various business ventures and how AmeriVet, a veteran-owned and operated SDVOB financial services firm, helps vets transition into the financial services sector.

Damian Smith, Chief Diversity Officer at Societe Generale, talks with Chip Barnett about diversity and inclusion in the financial marketplace. He discusses social and cultural change and the added value of having diverse viewpoints in the workplace.

Wheelchair user Jessica De La Rosa and Joe Rappaport of the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled discuss transit accessibility against the backdrop of New York MTA's $52 billion capital program. Paul Burton hosts.

Both women will be honored as part of The Bond Buyer's Deal of the Year gala on Dec. 4 in New York City.

When it comes to economists, the Federal Reserve is having little success achieving greater diversity.

County supervisors gave the treasurer and tax collector 180 days to come back with recommendations for a public finance diversity and inclusion initiative.

Vinay Kapoor, Americas head of diversity and inclusion at BNP Paribas, talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the financial industry, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Chip Barnett and Gary Siegel host.

Our guest, Eden Perry, the new head of public finance at S&P, describes her vision of the rating agency's role and her goals for her tenure. Criteria changes, surveillance, multi-notch downgrades, and diversifying the staff are all front and center. John Hallacy hosts.

Annie Seelaus, CEO at R. Seelaus & Co., discusses the strategies she advises clients to take, given the recent political and Fed uncertainty, and what her firm is doing to empower women in the financial services industry. Aaron Weitzman hosts.

The bill would require at least one gender diverse and one racially or ethnically diverse candidate to be interviewed for Fed regional bank president vacancies.

Keeping the U.S. economy near full employment is lifting pay for unskilled workers and helping ease inequality in the country.

The NYC comptroller’s report shows 80% of certified MWBE firms are still not receiving any business from the city.

Piper Jaffray’s Renee Vancho discusses how the firm has altered its recruiting process in an effort to boost minority hiring.

Hiring a diverse workforce isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good for business, according to panelists at the Bond Buyer’s Public Finance conference.

The St. Louis-based firm enters its second century of business this year.

Which industries have the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual conduct in the workplace? Will the #MeToo movement have a lasting impact? Key findings from a SourceMedia survey.

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.