'In an ideal world we would not have to promote female achievements'

The upcoming Women in Financial Advice Awards will recognise female talent across our industry and should be warmly welcomed. It's shining a light on the women who work in financial services, providing a platform for women to demonstrate the contribution they make to our market and most importantly our customers. It highlights the work women are doing, and helps women wanting to develop their careers. Some though may feel this kind of event is unnecessary. That it's a form of positive discrimination. That if there was an equivalent event for men there would be an uproar. And to an ext...