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Industry news and Information Tue 10 Jun. VersaFi Welcomes New Board Chair and Vice Chair

June 10, 2025 – VersaFi is proud to announce the appointments of Brad Black as our new Chair of the Board of Directors, and Joanne O’Hea as Vice Chair. Both offer exceptional leadership experience in the finance sector – and as returning board members, step into their new roles with a deep understanding of our […]

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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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Blog Tue 04 May.

5 Reasons Canada Should Have a National Child Care Program

Affordable, accessible and high-quality child care is necessary and long-overdue infrastructure to achieve gender equality and equity.

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VersaFi in the news Tue 20 Apr.

Making diversity a priority

A feature with CEO & President, Lara Zink on how WCM will increase support to marginalized groups.

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VersaFi in the news Mon 12 Apr.

Why Women in Capital Markets Matters

How WCM is changing the system for bankers and our overall economy.

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Industry news and Information Wed 07 Apr.

WCM continues expansion across Canada with new Prairies chapter

Women in Capital Markets (WCM) is launching a new chapter based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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Leadership Thu 21 Jan.

WCM Announces New President and CEO, Lara Zink

The Board of Directors of Women in Capital Markets (WCM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lara Zink as WCM’s new President and CEO

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VersaFi in the news Wed 20 Jan.

Women in Capital Markets relaunches Return to Bay Street Program to support women re-entering the finance industry

Major banks and asset managers champion program as Covid-19 continues to disproportionately affect working women

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Blog Wed 13 Jan.

WCM announces the recipients of the 2021 Executive Leaders Award

This esteemed award is designed to improve representation of women at the executive level by accelerating careers through visibility, recognition and coaching.

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