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Beyond Background: Social Mobility & Success in Financial Services   Social mobility shapes access to opportunity and in financial services, background can still influence outcomes. To mark Social Mobility Day, we hosted a hybrid event for our EMEA employees to build a shared understanding of social mobility and socio-economic inclusion and why it matters for our industry and workplace.   We were thrilled to be joined by The Sutton Trust, who shared insights from their latest research across U.K. banking and finance, and why improving mobility is critical for the sector.   A panel then shared their journeys and perspectives, highlighting: ✅ The strengths of diverse socio-economic backgrounds ✅ Barriers people can face, including accent and class-based bias ✅ How allies and leaders can support fairer outcomes in hiring, development and progression Thank you to: Stephanie Nelson, senior strategic product, Northern Trust Asset Management Louise Gowland CMgr FMCI, global head of corporate compliance & transformation Peter Hughes - CMgr MCMI, senior equities trader, Northern Trust Asset Management Vannessa Whitehead, manager - compliance, Northern Trust Asset Management Claire Maton, head of employability programmes, The Sutton Trust   #LifeAtNT