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Women in the City sink or swim but mediocre men are surviving — with more opportunities

Report reveals how men continue to block women’s progress in financial services

Many women interviewed said they saw their careers plateau after maternity leave
Many women interviewed said they saw their careers plateau after maternity leave Photo: Getty Images

Being talked over by men, being held to higher standards, and seeing their careers plateau after maternity leave are just a few of the many issues facing women working in the City. 

That’s according to a report published by the Women in Banking and Finance group on 16 June based on interviews with 44 women at various stages of their careers in the financial and professional services industry.

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