LONDON (Reuters) – The percentage of women appointed to board-level roles at large financial services firms in the European Union fell last year, making it harder for the sector to meet the bloc’s looming diversity target, a survey from consultants EY showed on Monday. The European Financial Services Boardroom Monitor showed that 44% of all appointments last year were of women, down from 51% in 2022, with 31% of listed European financial services firms still reporting under 40% female representation on their boards. Under EU “Women on Boards” rules, companies will have to meet a minimum 40% fe…