The proportion of females on ASX200 boards sits at just over 37%, where 40% is considered the best-practice gender equality goal. But female representation in the role of chair is lacking. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Louise Petschler from the AICD to find out more, plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi as the US, Frace, Germany and Australian markets hit record highs.
The proportion of females on ASX200 boards sits at just over 37%, where 40% is considered the best-practice gender equality goal. But female representation in the role of chair is lacking. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Louise Petschler from the AICD to find out more, plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi as the US, Frace, Germany and Australian markets hit record highs.
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