Diversity and equality

Key takeaways from the preliminary findings show that most jurisdictions that integrate racial equity in bond issuance focuse primarily on the use of the proceeds. 

Exclusive Arizent research found that more than 95% of employees think they have something to learn from people who are different from them. But only 66% think that diverse companies make better decisions. We explore the disconnect.

Baby bonds provide a long-term remedy by fostering upward mobility, while current anti-poverty measures do not, according to panelist Scott Winship.

Monetary policy has a more significant impact on spending of U.S. households headed by white women than on those led by white men or Black men and women, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said.

The Spotlight Dealer Diversity Program, an initiative to highlight firms owned by women, veterans, people with disabilities and individuals of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, aims to promote them in Tradeweb’s platforms.

Democratic senators led by Bob Menendez urged the Federal Reserve to take a more active role in the selection process of the heads of its regional banks so that more diverse candidates would be considered.

In conversation with Patti Cook, CEO of Finance of America Companies

Moving beyond its goals for the ownership makeup of a deal team, Wisconsin pushed for diversity among the lead contacts working on a recent transaction.

Join Maggie Kimberl, President of the Bourbon Women Association for a peek behind the scenes of the bourbon industry. Learn more about the women that are rising in the male-dominated spirits sector, the proper bourbon tasting technique and a little bit of the history of bourbon.

The Connecticut treasurer also extolled "baby bonds" as a way to improve “racial equity,” narrow the state's gap between rich and poor, and promote economic growth.

Some public finance, racial justice, and congressional advocates say baby bonds are needed like never before to combat wealth inequality.

Unprecedented federal funding and community engagement on multiple levels are the keys to achieving digital equity and inclusion.

The project will put an equity lens on investment practices that fund infrastructure.

The Municipal Rulemaking Securities Board's annual report and audited financial statements were published Tuesday.

Central bankers need to speak up about economic barriers prompted by racism and the need for inclusion and diversity, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said, a response to critics who see the work as a distraction from the Fed’s main goals. 

Public sector workforce challenges and diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for the new president.

Experts discuss the proliferation of chief diversity officers across the industry and what it may mean for future progress in diversity.

The forum is urging its members to contribute to scholarship funds to honor the memories of Robert Rosenberg, Carey Gabay, Ned Flynn and Alan Anders.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board plans to request comment on its supervision rule within the next month.

A California Public Finance conference panel asked what the municipal bond industry can do better for women and minorities.