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UK watchdog demands 40% women in boardrooms, ethnic diversity

Britain's financial regulator demanded the appointment of more women and non-white minorities to the leadership of Britain's largest firms on Wednesday, saying at least 40% of board members should be women.

UK watchdog demands 40% women in boardrooms, ethnic diversity
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) also proposed that at least one senior position, such as company chair, chief executive or chief financial officer, be held by a woman, and at least one board member should be from a non-white ethnic minority background.

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