Legal & General's Morrissey on Women in Business

The video discusses the gender pay gap's impact on companies and highlights Legal and General's initiatives to promote gender equality, including their Gender in Leadership Fund. It addresses the challenges of measuring progress in gender pay gaps and emphasizes the importance of encouraging women to invest for financial security.

What role do headlines play in corporate gender equality practices?

• They are ignored by investors.

• They push companies towards gender-neutral policies.

• They have no impact.

• They only affect small companies.

What is the main focus of the Gender in Leadership Bond Fund?

• Investing in companies with high male representation.

• Prioritizing companies with higher female representation.

• Focusing on companies with equal gender pay.

• Investing in companies with no gender policies.

What is a significant challenge in incorporating gender pay gap data into investment strategies?

• No interest from investors.

• Too much data available.

• Data is only available in the US.

• Lack of data accuracy.

Why is the UK unique in terms of gender pay gap reporting?

• It has no reporting requirements.

• It mandates reporting for companies with over 250 employees.

• It allows companies to adjust numbers according to rules.

• It only requires reporting for small businesses.

What is one reason women might be cautious about investing?

• They have too much confidence.

• They believe investing is only for men.

• They feel patronized by financial advisors.

• They have no interest in financial security.

How does the Gender Leadership Fund aim to motivate women to invest?

• By providing free financial advice.

• By excluding all male-led companies.

• By focusing on gender and climate change issues.

• By offering high-risk investments.

What is a common misconception women have about investing?

• It is only for young people.

• It requires no knowledge.

• It is easy and risk-free.

• It is only for the wealthy.