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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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News releases Thu 26 Sep.
Investment Banking Sector Needs to Do More to Retain Women: VersaFi Report 
Toronto, Canada (Sept. 26, 2024) – According to a recent VersaFI study, 78 per cent  of women feel the Investment Banking sector needs to be doing more to retain women. The VersaFi study, titled Project Affinity, explores the current state of gender equity in Canadian investment banking, and exposes the systemic barriers women face in […]
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Newsroom Thu 12 Sep.
De la pause à la percée : un programme de VersaFi facilite le retour des femmes au travail dans le secteur financier canadien
La période de candidature pour la prochaine édition du programme Return to Bay Street débute le 16 septembre Toronto (Ontario), le 12 septembre 2024 – VersaFi (anciennement WCM) est fière d’annoncer l’embauche de sept nouvelles recrues dans le cadre de son programme Return to Bay Street (RTBS). Depuis son lancement en 2010, cette initiative conçue […]
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Newsroom Thu 12 Sep.
From Break to Breakthrough: VersaFi Program Facilitates Successful Career Reentries for Women in Canadian Finance Sector
Applications for next Return to Bay Street Program open September 16 Toronto, ON (September 12, 2024) – VersaFi (formerly WCM) is proud to announce the addition of seven new hires through its  Return to Bay Street (RTBS) Program. This initiative, designed to address the significant challenges women face when re-entering the finance sector  after a […]
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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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