Diverse Dividends
Diverse Dividends
Podcast Description
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto's Diverse Dividends, the newest video series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a video series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
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Content Themes
The series focuses on diverse career paths within the finance and investment sectors, discussing key themes such as leadership development, overcoming obstacles, and the impact of mentorship. Episodes cover topics like personal resilience in challenging environments, unconventional leadership paths, and the significance of diversity in decision-making, exemplified by interviews with leaders such as Wes Hall and Katy Boshart.
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto’s Diverse Dividends, the newest series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a podcast series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
In this episode of Diverse Dividends, host Sara Loriot, CFA sits down with Tanya van Biesen, CEO of VersaFi (formerly Women in Capital Markets), to explore how finance can become a more inclusive and performance-driven industry.
They discuss:
+ VersaFi’s bold rebrand and mission to support over 4,000 women and gender-diverse professionals in finance.
+ The real challenges women face in accessing promotions, opportunities, and flexibility.
+ Programs like Return to Bay Street and student mentorships that shape the next generation of leaders.
+ Why equity and inclusion should live in business strategy, not just DEI initiatives.
+ The role of partnerships, including VersaFi’s collaboration with CFA Society Toronto, in building stronger networks and industry change.
🔑 Whether you’re an aspiring finance professional or a seasoned leader, this episode offers actionable insights on career advancement, structural change, and building community in the financial sector.
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