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News releases Tue 27 Jan. Powering Progress for Women in the Finance Sector - Scorecard 2026
VersaFi’s Powering Progress Scorecard Reveals Where Canada’s Finance Sector Is Delivering—and Falling Short—for Women Report highlights progress, persistent challenges and actionable recommendations Toronto, January 27, 2026 – VersaFi (formerly Women in Capital Markets), Canada’s largest network of women in finance, today released its inaugural Powering Progress Scorecard, the most comprehensive benchmarking to date of women’s […]
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Industry news and Information Wed 08 Jul. From Participants to Power-Holders: VersaFi Initiates a Study on Women in Finance’s Risk-Taking Roles
July 8, 2026 – Toronto, ON: As Canada’s largest network of women, allies, and leading finance sector organizations dedicated to advancing women in finance, VersaFi has initiated a study on the factors that influence how women pursue, navigate and advance careers in principal risk-taking roles. Despite talent and ambition, women remain significantly underrepresented in power-holding […]
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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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News releases Wed 22 May.
WCM Announces 2024-2025 National Board of Directors Slate
During WCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 22, 2024, the slate of National Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term was announced. All but one Director, Deland P. D. Kamanga, Group Head, BMO Wealth Management, will remain for another term. Mr. Kamanga, although stepping down from the Board, will continue to serve and advise WCM as a member of its Advisory Council. 
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Industry news and Information Wed 27 Mar.
AIMCo Signs WCM’s Parental Leave Pledge
WCM is pleased to announce that AIMCo has signed its Parental Leave Pledge. Launched in June 2022, the WCM Parental Leave Pledge lists seven key commitments that finance organizations can take to ensure that leave policies and practices are more inclusive for all parents.
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