Female representation on boards only 20%, although Canada ranked higher in some areas
Colleen Campbell will be presented with the Financial Women’s Association’s private sector woman of the year award at a gala dinner in New York on Tuesday
In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, reviews the traits historically associated with women and suggests these skills may be critical to the future success of both male and female advisors.
Rebecca Horwood was only the second woman to be hired at Canada Life's main office in Toronto. Before that, she worked in the fashion industry. But her attraction to the new, as well as a flair for numbers, drew her to financial services
Erin Roy has excelled running her own business in a small town. Flexibility is key to her success, at work and at home
A seasoned executive says women need more confidence about balancing jobs and family
The prime minister set a shining example when he named his cabinet, 50% of whom are women. But while financial services regulators are taking steps in the right direction, Corporate Canada has a long way to go to reach diversity, let alone parity
A growing number of working women say that they dream of opening their own shop. Although that route can be a solid alternative on-ramp to success, careful preparation is needed, both in training and focusing on goals
The days when many clients wouldn't entrust a woman with their finances are long gone. And the growing wealth of women as a group can be an opportunity for women advisors to connect. But self-confidence still can be an issue
Several firms are taking steps to recruit and support women in financial advisory positions. Those initiatives are not just the right thing to do they also boost the bottom line