Michael Hughes: Investing through the gender lens

One of the key aspects of ‘gender lens' investing is the deliberate integration of gender analysis into investment analysis. This goes beyond merely looking at board and management diversity or focusing on companies that provide products and services for women. The value of this concept lies in enhanced company analysis - gender metrics can provide insights into the corporate culture and point to hidden biases that could result in missed opportunities and/or increased risks for the company. Revealed: All the winners at the Women in Financial Advice Awards 2018 Simply put, companies...