Gender diversity in leadership and decision-making in the financial system

Helena Adegas, head of markets, Banco de Portugal, and Adriana Perelli, managing director global client management and head of ESG for BNY Mellon’s European Bank, speak to Emma McGarthy, programmes manager in sustainable policy, OMFIF, about the importance of gender diversity in decision-making for better investment returns and risk management. They discuss the role of central banks in efforts to bring women into leadership positions, how this can be achieved, the benefits and skills women bring to these positions and diversity in the Eurosystem.