BCSC Launches Second Fintech Advisory Forum Participants

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has established its second Fintech Advisory Forum set to advise BCSC staff on fintech trends and developments, including opportunities and risks, and provide input on fintech issues in the securities industry and securities law issues affecting fintech.

The Forum, which was constituted following a strong response to BC Notice 2023/01 issued on January 17, 2023, comprises 12 members. These members represent a broad cross-section of the fintech industry and its stakeholders, and collectively bring significant experience in the BC capital markets to the table. The members will serve two-year renewable terms.

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The advisory members to the BCSC's Fintech Advisory Forum are:

1. Barbara Hendrickson, Managing Partner, BAX Securities Law
2. Darryl Hatton, Founder & CEO, ConnectionPoint
3. Dohyung “DH” Kim, CEO, Finhaven
4. Julie Bogle, Partner, Corporate Capital Markets, BLG
5. Karia Samaroo, Board of Directors, WonderFi
6. Kevin Tam, Senior Branch Compliance Supervisor, Alternative Registered Operations Principal, Raymond James
7. Khris Singh, Advisor, Government Relations and ESG, Canadian Credit Union Association
8. Mike Stephens, Partner and Member of the Emerging Technology Group and National Lead, Fintech Industry Group, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
9. Phil Sham, CEO, Aquanow
10. Robert Piasentin, National Co-Group Head, Technology and Technology Transactions Industry Group, National Chair, Tech Law Group, and National Co-Chair, Startups and Emerging Companies, McMillan
11. Sam Gharegozlou, President, Axiom Zen
12. Usman Sheikh, Chair of Blockchain & Fintech Practice at Baker McKenzie, LLP

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The Forum is expected to hold its first meeting soon and will continue to schedule additional meetings until June 2025. For any queries about the Forum, individuals can contact the Chairs of the Forum, Zach Masum, Manager, Legal Services, Capital Markets Regulation, and Elliott Mak, Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance.

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