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 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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VersaFi in the news Wed 03 May.
Paid parental leave could bolster advisor retention and client relationships
Nearly two dozen financial institutions, including several advisory firms, have signed Women in Capital Markets’ parental leave pledge.
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News releases Tue 18 Apr.
WCM souligne les chefs de file du secteur financier canadien qui sont déterminés à faire progresser les congés parentaux grâce à l'engagement en matière de congé parental
La déstigmatisation à l'égard des congés parentaux pour les pères et les parents non naturels ainsi que l'égalité des responsabilités en matière de garde d'enfants sont des conditions préalables nécessaires à l'équité en milieu de travail.
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News releases Mon 17 Apr.
WCM Recognizes Leaders in Canada’s Financial Sector Committed to Advancing Parental Leaves through the Parental Leave Pledge
Destigmatizing parental leaves for fathers and non-birth parents and equalizing childcare responsibilities are necessary prerequisites for equity in the workplace
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Industry news and Information Tue 14 Mar.
Women in Capital Markets revs up Return to Bay Street program
For any professional, it’s tough to climb the corporate ladder. And for women who get sidetracked from their careers, the ascent is even tougher.
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VersaFi in the news Wed 08 Mar.
International Women's Day 2023 | How Can We Embrace Equity in the Face of Economic Uncertainty?
International Women’s Day is upon us, and with it, recognition of both how far we’ve come and of the work that remains. This year’s theme is “Embracing Equity” —highly relevant as many organizations continue their drive towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. It’s encouraging that this March, so many organizations have adopted – and continue to adopt – measures that have the direct aim of reducing inequities and improving women’s inclusion.
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Event Highlights Tue 07 Feb.
Highlights from WCM's 2023 Executive Leaders Award Opening Reception
Learn more about the Executive Leaders Award Program On February 1rst, we celebrated our first in-person Executive Leaders Program opening reception since 2020! Congratulations again to all of our 2023 Executive Leaders Award recipients – you can see a list of this year’s and all past years’ recipients here.
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Industry news and Information Wed 01 Feb.
WCM’s Return to Bay Street program moves to a year-round model to reintegrate women into Canadian Finance
WCM’s Return to Bay Street (RTBS) program is accepting applications for the first cycle starting February 1st and closing February 22nd. Experienced women who have previously held mid-level and senior positions in finance, have taken time away from their careers, and are now interested in returning are encouraged to apply.
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News releases Mon 30 Jan.
Record number of women receive WCM's Executive Leaders Award
WCM is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 WCM Executive Leaders Award. The prestigious award aims to accelerate the career trajectories of women who are accomplished in their careers and who are breaking the glass ceiling. This year there are 18 women receiving the accolade- the highest number awarded in one year, to date.
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Event Highlights Thu 15 Dec.
Highlights from the 2022 WCM Awards reception
The 15th annual WCM Awards Reception took place on December 7th at the Toronto Region Board of Trade to celebrate the recipients of our Transformational Leadership, Rising Star, and Outstanding Volunteer awards! We would like to thank everyone who attended to congratulate our award recipients, network, and kick off the holiday season!
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