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Some of the first female traders recount how they started on the floor of the exchange
Also in today’s newsletter, China delivers a blunt message on coal
Cultural and societal barriers continue to frustrate efforts to make diversity stick in white-collar fields
Women’s careers are changing fast: as mothers and daughters, backers and founders, leaders and earners — often in many of those roles at the same time
One of the most powerful executives at Goldman Sachs on how she made her career choices
Career or family? The dilemma is especially acute in the world’s second-biggest economy
‘The first million I raised for my start-up was way more difficult’
The Irish international financial sector got the memo on the country’s push for diversity of views
Lawmakers are taking steps to ensure that women earn the same as men for doing the same job
After stints at Google and Apple, Yoky Matsuoka is turning her tech focus on the home
Employers have welcomed the influx, although jobs commensurate with qualifications are hard to come by
A former male preserve in Italy is under pressure to adopt sustainable practices
By all means analyse the options and consult your colleagues — but at some point you must trust your judgment
New businesses set up by women meet old biases when raising funds. Some investors are trying to change that
Has working life changed for women? Two generations compare differences, similarities and what they learn from each other
Online communities for women to learn about cash, investing and pensions are an exciting fintech development
The former IBM chief executive’s new book sheds light on her background, her working life — and her call for a rethink on skills
FT public policy reporter Bethan Staton on why UK parents pay more, struggle to find care, and want policymakers to help sort it out
Why are tight skirts and high heels deemed more ‘professional’ than clothes that are comfortable to work in?
Men account for 80% of lead Big Four partners on the lead audits of S&P 500 companies
EBA review finds some big banks are aiming for less than 25% female representation on boards
Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice
Appointing more female chief executives and chairs is a challenge that will take longer
Two out of five board seats at FTSE 350 companies now occupied by females
Rose Review finds that female entrepreneurs still find it difficult to access financing
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