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Industry news and Information Tue 04 Jun. Women in Capital Markets rebrands as VersaFi to help advance women beyond core Bay Street
Women in Capital Markets, a leading organization for promoting and advancing women’s careers on Bay Street, is rebranding after nearly three decades to become VersaFi – a nod to a broader mandate beyond traditional finance.
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VersaFi in the news Tue 25 Jun.
Government announces appointment to the Board of Directors of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
From: Department of Finance Canada News release June 24, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Tanya van Biesen to the Board of Directors of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) for a 4-year term.  Quick facts Related […]
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Blog Fri 21 Jun.
Unstoppable and Rising: The State of Indigenous Women in the Canadian Finance Sector
In 2018, the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s horizontal audit exposed a challenging reality about Indigenous employment in Canada’s banking and financial sector. While 62.9% of employers reported incorporating employment equity goals in their succession planning, only 25.7% identified Indigenous men for key positions, and only 14.3% did the same for Indigenous women. These figures underscore the systemic barriers faced by talent from Indigenous communities, particularly women. However, recognizing the problem is the first step toward creating meaningful change.
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News releases Tue 18 Jun.
VersaFi célèbre l’action résolue de leaders pour accélérer le progrès vers l’équité entre les sexes avec son palmarès des Champion·nes du changement
VersaFi (anciennement WCM) a le plaisir d’annoncer son palmarès 2024 des Champion·nes du changement. Ces 20 personnes seront à l’honneur le mardi 25 juin, à l’occasion d’un gala tenu à Toronto pour souligner leur dévouement à faire progresser l’équité au sein de leur entreprise et dans l’ensemble du secteur financier.
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News releases Tue 18 Jun.
VersaFi celebrates leaders’ bold action in accelerating progress for gender equity with Champion of Change Award
VersaFi (formerly WCM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Champions of Change Award. These 20 individuals will be honoured on Tuesday, June 25 at a gala event in Toronto, for their dedication to advancing equity within their firms and across the finance sector.
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Industry news and Information Wed 12 Jun.
VersaFi launches Intersectionality Guide to help address systemic inequalities and discrimination in finance sector
VersaFi (formerly WCM) released Intersectionality in Action: A Guide on Understanding & Practicing Intersectionality to provide professionals working in the finance sector with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of human identity and experiences. The goal is to help foster a more inclusive and equitable community.
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VersaFi in the news Wed 05 Jun.
VersaFi CEO wants to make finance sector more inclusive
Tanya van Biesen, who in January was named president and CEO of what is now known as VersaFi, wants the rebranded organization to have a bigger voice as it promotes inclusion in the finance sector.
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Industry news and Information Tue 04 Jun.
Women in Capital Markets rebrands as VersaFi to help advance women beyond core Bay Street
Women in Capital Markets, a leading organization for promoting and advancing women’s careers on Bay Street, is rebranding after nearly three decades to become VersaFi – a nod to a broader mandate beyond traditional finance.
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News releases Tue 04 Jun.
Susciter le changement : Women in Capital Markets se donne une nouvelle image et devient VersaFi
Le plus vaste réseau de femmes du secteur financier canadien intensifie ses efforts pour accélérer le progrès vers l’équité entre les sexes TORONTO (Ontario) (le 4 juin 2024) – Women in Capital Markets (WCM), une force d’avant-garde pour la défense de l’équité entre les sexes dans le secteur financier, est fière d’annoncer sa nouvelle image de marque, VersaFi […]
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News releases Tue 04 Jun.
Empowering Change: Women in Capital Markets Rebrands to become VersaFi
Largest network of women in Canadian finance expands efforts to accelerate progress for gender equity
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