News releases

Largest network of women in Canadian finance expands efforts to accelerate progress for gender equity

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. 

2024 Return to Bay Street Program Sees 18 New Hires

EN: Toronto, ON (January 30, 2024) – Despite ongoing efforts to achieve true equity in the workplace, many senior-level women continue to face challenges and barriers that prevent them from accelerating their careers and taking on more advanced positions. WCM’s Executive Leaders Program, created to address this issue head-on within the financial sector, today named the 17 […]

TORONTO, ON (January 16, 2024) – Women in Capital Markets (WCM) today announced that Tanya van Biesen has been appointed to the role of President and CEO, effective January 29, 2024. Tanya will leverage her wealth of experience to contribute to WCM’s expansion and development strategy, which will include a rebranding initiative in the coming months, and to […]

Annual Awards Recognize Individuals and Organizations Focused on Accelerating Equity in Finance Toronto, ON (December 4, 2023) – Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a national not-for-profit advocacy organization that works to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion in finance, announced the winners of its 2023 Leadership Awards during an Awards Reception in Toronto earlier this evening. […]

Toronto, ON (November 1, 2023) - WCM (Women in Capital Markets) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Emerging Leaders Award Program. These 56 women, from 22 different Canadian financial institutions, exemplify the high standards and accomplishments of women in the mid-stage of their careers (five to 10 years) and demonstrate the ongoing need and importance of accelerating true equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Through six awards categories in total, these annual awards recognize individuals (women, men and gender-diverse professionals) and firms that focus on creating an equitable workforce through measurable strategies and tactics that increase innovation, and lead to more diverse teams and improved business outcomes.