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BNP Paribas aims for dealmaker gender parity in UK

Bank bids to bolster female representation after tribunal loss

'Diversity is a core element of our business and HR strategy' says UK country head
'Diversity is a core element of our business and HR strategy' says UK country head Photo: Getty Images

BNP Paribas is gunning for 50% of new hires within its UK investment bank to be female.

The French bank has set a target of half of new hires in its UK global banking operation to be women, according to people familiar with the matter. It has already set a similar goal for those joining its ranks at the entry level.

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