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.

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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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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News releases Mon 20 Jan.
WCM & CFA Society Toronto in conjunction with Kaplan Schweser Announce 2020 Award Scholarship Recipients
WCM & CFA Society Toronto in conjunction with Kaplan Schweser; Announce 2020 Award Scholarship Recipients
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VersaFi Announcements Wed 08 Jan.
WCM | Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
This year marks a quarter century of WCM; progressing gender equality in Canadian capital markets. A glimpse of what 25 years of impact looks like.
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VersaFi in the news Wed 10 Apr.
Strong Mentorship A Key Factor in Getting More Women Involved in Finance
Camilla Sutton, President and CEO of WCM, explains how mentorship positions women for success and how you can be a strong mentor.
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Industry news and Information Wed 16 Jan.
Global Pay Equity at Citi
Citigroup Releases Assessment of Pay Gap Between Men and Women in its Global Workforce
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