Firms do better when more women are on boards: analysts

Firms do better when more women are on boards: analysts
The Bloomberg Intelligence report predicts women will reach boardroom parity in Western markets before the next decade. (Image: 123rf)
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By Jeff GreenFemale representation in the boardroom has almost tripled since 2010, with the most gender-diverse companies delivering higher shareholder returns compared with male-dominated boards, according to the Bloomberg Intelligence research service.Women made up 26% of boards in 2023, up from 9% in 2010, highlighting how regulations in Europe, the US and Asia that compel change are affecting global corporations, a Bloomberg Intelligence report released this week showed.The top 20% of companies for female board membership returned 2% to 5%...

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