British financial authorities have announced new rules requiring listed companies to have at least 40% of their directors women.
This was announced on the 20th by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom.
According to it, ▽ at least 40% of the directors are women, and ▽ at least one of the directors is required to be a non-white racial minority.
If it cannot be achieved, it is necessary to explain the reason, and it will be applied from the fiscal year starting from the 1st of this month.
According to the agency's report, 34.3% of the directors of the 350 major companies listed on the London Stock Exchange are quiet.
The Financial Conduct Authority has stated that "investors are becoming more and more interested in diversity among corporate executives," and by setting specific numerical targets, it will further expand diversity. I want to boost it.
In Japan as well, Keidanren aims to increase the percentage of female executives in companies to 30% or more by 2030, but according to the Cabinet Office, the percentage of female executives in listed companies is low as of July. The percentage is only 6.2%, and the promotion of female executives is delayed compared to Europe and the United States.