Our goal is to inspire meaningful action to drive change in the finance sector through awareness and education.

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News releases Tue 28 Jan. VersaFi Report: Women Investment Advisors Face Barriers to Advancement, even as Shifting Client Dynamics Fuel Urgency for Change
Women in Wealth report offers recommendations to overcome obstacles Toronto, ON (January 28, 2025).  A new report from VersaFi, the leading non-profit supporting women in the finance sector, reveals that women continue to face significant barriers to advancement in wealth management, a field where men still hold 80-85% of advisory roles. But a dramatic rise […]
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News releases Wed 14 May.
Soutenir le changement : VersaFi honore des leaders visionnaires qui accélèrent le progrès pour les femmes dans le secteur financier
TORONTO, le 13 mai 2025 – VersaFi (anciennement Women in Capital Markets) a annoncé aujourd’hui les noms des lauréat·es de son prestigieux Prix des Champion·nes du changement, 20 leaders exceptionnel·les qui accélèrent le progrès pour les femmes dans le secteur financier canadien. Ce prix, décerné pour la 23e année, reconnaît et honore annuellement des personnes qui repoussent […]
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News releases Wed 14 May.
Championing Change: VersaFi Recognizes Visionary Leaders Accelerating Progress for Women in Finance
TORONTO, May 13, 2025 – VersaFi (formerly Women in Capital Markets) today announced the 2025 recipients of its prestigious Champions of Change Award, 20 exceptional leaders driving progress for women in Canada’s finance sector. The award, now in its 23rd year, annually recognizes and celebrates individuals who push the boundaries for women in finance, helping […]
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News releases Thu 13 Feb.
Applications Now Open for VersaFi’s Return to Bay Street Program
Celebrating 15 years, renowned program helps women reignite careers in finance TORONTO, ON (Feb. 13, 2025) – VersaFi, the leading non-profit supporting women in the Canadian finance sector, is pleased to announce that applications are open for its popular Return to Bay Street (RTBS) program. Now in its 15th year, RTBS has played a pivotal […]
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News releases Tue 28 Jan.
VersaFi Report: Women Investment Advisors Face Barriers to Advancement, even as Shifting Client Dynamics Fuel Urgency for Change
Women in Wealth report offers recommendations to overcome obstacles Toronto, ON (January 28, 2025).  A new report from VersaFi, the leading non-profit supporting women in the finance sector, reveals that women continue to face significant barriers to advancement in wealth management, a field where men still hold 80-85% of advisory roles. But a dramatic rise […]
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News releases Tue 28 Jan.
Un rapport de VersaFi fait état des obstacles à l’avancement des conseillères en gestion de patrimoine, alors que la dynamique de la clientèle alimente l’urgence de changement
« Les femmes en gestion de patrimoine » propose des recommandations pour lever ces obstacles Toronto (Ontario) (le 28 janvier 2025) – Un nouveau rapport de VersaFi, le principal organisme sans but lucratif de soutien aux femmes dans le secteur financier, révèle que les femmes demeurent confrontées à d’importants obstacles à l’avancement dans le domaine de la gestion […]
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News releases Mon 27 Jan.
VersaFi Names 2025 Executive Leaders Program Participants
Toronto, ON (January 27, 2025) – While entry-level recruitment in Canada’s finance industry is nearing gender parity, advancing women to senior leadership roles remains elusive. VersaFi is addressing this challenge through its Executive Leaders Program, designed to equip senior-level career women with the tools and networks needed to excel at the highest levels of the […]
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News releases Mon 27 Jan.
VersaFi annonce les noms des participantes de son Programme des dirigeantes
Toronto (Ontario) (le 27 janvier 2025) – Dans le secteur financier canadien, le recrutement aux premiers échelons s’approche de la parité hommes-femmes, mais la promotion des femmes aux postes de haute direction demeure problématique. VersaFi relève ce défi grâce à son programme Executive Leaders, conçu pour doter les femmes de carrière de haut niveau des […]
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News releases Wed 27 Nov.
Be the Change: Contribute to VersaFi’s Finance Industry-Wide Survey on Equity and Inclusion
Toronto, Canada (November 27, 2024) – VersaFi is inviting all members of Canada’s finance industry  to share their unique and critical perspectives on equity and inclusion through its newly launched Equity Equation survey. This brief and anonymous survey aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences in finance, capturing a broad spectrum of perspectives. […]
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News releases Thu 07 Nov.
Un programme de VersaFi prépare des femmes hautement performantes à exercer des fonctions de direction dans le secteur financier
Dévoilement du nom des participantes au programme pour 2024 Toronto (Ontario) (le 7 novembre 2024) — C’est avec plaisir que VersaFi annonce aujourd’hui que 61 femmes de 18 entreprises canadiennes différentes ont été sélectionnées pour participer à l’édition 2024 du Programme des leaders émergentes, portant ainsi à 310 personnes le nombre total de participantes au […]
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