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

Read on for updates on our advocacy initiatives and media coverage. You can also check out our Research and Reports section for in-depth research and leading data on the economic imperative of gender parity and related topics.

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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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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Blog Mon 02 Nov.
What corporate Canada can learn from #MeToo and Black Lives Matter
WCM's latest report The Equity Equation, featured in The Globe and Mail provides a detailed road map toward equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Industry news and Information Mon 26 Oct.
WCM Report | The Equity Equation
An industry-wide analysis of employee experiences in Canadian finance and an innovative roadmap to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Industry news and Information Thu 27 Aug.
WCM Research | Targets: Capital Markets Are Ready
WCM's research on representation targets for women and racialized persons confirms that support for targets, written policies and term limits has increased materially since the implementation of the OSC’s Comply or Explain.
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Event Highlights Thu 23 Jul.
Black on Bay | Event and Video Recap
Racial and social injustice have no place anywhere. However for this vision to become a reality on Bay Street, there is work to be done. On July 22, 2020, WCM and CAUFP were proud to host a conversation featuring four incredible Black leaders who shared their insights on what industry, corporate and individual actions we can all take to make this moment a sustainable one that brings progressive change to the industry.
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Industry news and Information Thu 09 Jul.
The Survey Results Are In: Work and Well-being Through COVID-19 and Beyond
How has COVID-19 affected the work and well-being of finance professionals? What can employers do to best support their staff during the pandemic and beyond? New research from WCM shows the impact of COVID-19 on professionals and offers actions for employers to ensure a healthy and effective workforce.
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Blog Mon 11 May.
Educational High School Video Series “5 Questions with…”| Exploring the World of Capital Markets
This short educational video series offer high school students an opportunity to explore the world of Canadian capital markets.
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Event Highlights Fri 06 Mar.
WCM hosts Bank of Canada Governor Poloz for a timely Economic Progress Report
WCM set the stage for a timely Economic Address from Governor Poloz for an audience of 600 professionals and media, in celebration of International Women's Day
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