IMPACT & Events. Our way of giving back within the Investment Management community.

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What is IMPACT?

IMPACT is a network created for high potential and high achieving females, within Investment Management.

Members all have a common thread; they are smart, ambitious and good company! We aim to help our members achieve career goals through training, workshops and creating supportive relationships. They leave each session feeling motivated and engaged with their peers, across different companies.

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News and latest events

Charlotte Tilbury event

By levertonsearch | December 18, 2025

Leverton hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Charlotte Tilbury at their flagship store in Covent Garden as part of our IMPACT network (connecting females in asset management). Guests enjoyed an intimate evening led by a Charlotte Tilbury Pro Makeup Artist, who shared expert tips on transforming a makeup look from desk to disco. The…

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Dubai Trips: 2025

By levertonsearch | December 18, 2025

We completed two successful business trips to the UAE this year, reinforcing our commitment to building a strong presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The visits provided valuable time to reconnect with existing clients and meet prospective new partners. During our Q1 trip, we partnered with the Emirates CFA Society to take our IMPACT (Females…

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Industry Leaders Round Table – Heads of Investment Specialists

By levertonsearch | December 18, 2025

Leverton Search were delighted to welcome leaders from some of the industry’s top asset managers for our latest Industry Leaders Roundtable in November, bringing together Heads of Investment Specialists for a candid and energising discussion. With year-end rapidly approaching, the group compared how the Q4 cycle is unfolding, noting that liquidity tends to tighten by…

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Women in Climate event X NB

By levertonsearch | December 18, 2025

Leverton Search collaborated with Neuberger Berman who generously hosted our third Women in Climate Event, on the top floor of their magnificent offices. We are always blown away by the consistent evolution in this topic however the key takeaways are included below: Beyond 1.5°C Targets:
 Financial incentives are now seen as more effective than science-based…

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Leverton Search Turns 1O!

By levertonsearch | December 6, 2024

This November, Leverton reached a huge milestone: 10 years since its inception!The team celebrated with a dinner party hosted by Leverton’s Founder and Managing Director Rachael Ferguson, and enjoyed some competitive party games which tested their knowledge of the company and its clients. Here’s a snapshot of Leverton’s impressive achievements over the past decade: 📍 Placed…

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Women in Climate Breakfast: Schroders x Leverton

By levertonsearch | October 16, 2024

This time in collaboration with Schroders, our second Women in Climate event brought together influential female leaders to discuss pressing climate issues and share insights on how we can collectively drive change; 🟢 Framing Climate Action: Climate is not just a long-term issue; it requires immediate action. We can’t diversify away from its effects, making…

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The Secrets to Becoming a Good Leader

By levertonsearch | October 9, 2024

Leverton’s IMPACT Network teamed up with Ninety One‘s Inspire Group to host an insightful session on leadership, facilitated by Duncan Coombe, PhD. This event focused on the critical elements that shape effective leadership. Key takeaways from the event included: 💡 Focus on the Work, not the Org Chart: Effective leaders concentrate on the tasks at…

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Industry Leaders Round Table – Heads of RFP

By levertonsearch | October 9, 2024

Yesterday morning, Leverton Search hosted another insightful Industry Leaders roundtable, bringing together Heads of RFP and Proposals from across the asset management sector. The discussion was dynamic, collaborative and at times passionately delivered, as participants tackled the key challenges shaping the future of RFPs, including: ⏰ The balancing act between speed and quality in responses…

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Industry Leaders Round Table – Distribution

By levertonsearch | October 9, 2024

We had the privilege of hosting some of the brightest minds in Asset Management for an insightful breakfast meeting. The conversation was forward-looking, and touched on critical issues shaping our industry: 📊 Market Dynamics: The ongoing passive vs. active debate took center stage, with fresh perspectives on how this dichotomy is evolving in today’s market.…

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Women in Climate Breakfast

By levertonsearch | July 26, 2024

We recently hosted a Women in Climate Breakfast in partnership with Just Climate. Positive takeaways from the session; ✔ Find all the commonality you can. Engage with people on the wavelength they’re actually on rather than where you wish they were. ✔ Leave the self-righteousness at the door. Not everybody shares your passions and they…

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