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OSC Highlights Potential Securities Law Requirements for Businesses Using Blockchain Technologies, March 13, 2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published a news release on March 8th, 2017 advising businesses that use distributed ledger technologies (“DLT”), such as blockchain, as part of their financial products or service offerings that they may be subject to Ontario securities law requirements. http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/NewsEvents_nr_20170308_osc-highlights. The press…

Raising Capital in Canada – Crowdfunding Update January 12, 2017

Canadian securities law has recently embraced the concept of crowdfunding. Canadian securities rules now allow companies or “issuers” to raise small amounts of capital through online portals with a minimum of disclosure.  Investors do not have to be “accredited investors” to take participate in these capital…

Canadian Securities Regulation of Online Lending Platforms

BackgroundOn October 24, 2016, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) announced its new innovation hub “Launchpad” for market participants in the fintech area to “help companies navigate” and possibly “tailor” the securities regulatory framework.  The OSC Launchpad, which is said to be a first for Canadian…

The OSC “Launches” Launchpad for FinTech Companies October 27, 2016

The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has announced the introduction of Launchpad  which is a hub to work directly with fintech companies to help them navigate the securities regulatory framework. http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/what-you-need-to-know.htmThe OSC has identified a broad range of activities that may give rise securities regulatory compliance…