Canada's Consumer-Driven Banking Act (CDBA) has become law. It was enacted on June 20, 2024, when Bill C-69, the Budget Implementation Act, 2024 received royal assent....more
As we highlighted in our last quarterly Fintech update in 2023, a new regulatory framework under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA) will soon affect all retail payment service providers (PSPs) doing business in Canada....more
This series features insights on timely issues shaping the fintech industry, addressing critical subjects industry participants must consider in the areas of financial regulation, securities, commercialization of IT, AI,...more
11/10/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Canada ,
Canadian Securities Administration ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Popular
Welcome to Bennett Jones' quarterly Fintech in Canada update, where our fintech lawyers address timely issues shaping the industry. We look at what industry participants need to know in the areas of financial regulation,...more
4/17/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Banking Sector ,
Canada ,
Corporate Finance ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Innovative Technology ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Tax Reform ,
Technology Sector
On February 22, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released Staff Notice 21-332 (SN 21-332), which introduces enhanced pre-registration requirements that apply to unregistered crypto-asset trading platforms...more