BCSC Fintech Advisory Forum
The BCSC Fintech Advisory Forum is a forum to discuss fintech innovations and related regulatory issues. Comprised of fintech industry professionals and experts, the forum advises BCSC staff on fintech trends and developments, including opportunities and risks. As well, the forum provides input on fintech issues in the securities industry and related securities law issues.
Serving on the forum is voluntary, and members are invited to serve for two-year terms. Members are selected based on their experience in current and developing areas of fintech. Knowledge of BC capital markets, technological expertise, and familiarity with issues faced by fintech companies are also desired assets.
This is the second cohort of members. Members are to serve for a 2 year term expiring in June 2025.
- Barbara Hendrickson, Managing Partner, BAX Securities Law
- Darryl Hatton, Founder & CEO, ConnectionPoint
- Dohyung “DH” Kim, CEO, Finhaven
- Julie Bogle, Partner, Corporate Capital Markets, BLG
- Karia (formerly Ben) Samaroo, Co-Founder, Atlas One Digital Securities
- Kevin Tam, Senior Branch Compliance Supervisor, Alternative Registered Operations Principal, Raymond James
- Khris Singh, Advisor, Government Relations and ESG, Canadian Credit Union Association
- Mike Stephens, Partner and Member of the Emerging Technology Group and National Lead, Fintech Industry Group, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
- Phil Sham, CEO, Aquanow
- 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
- Sam Gharegozlou, President, Axiom Zen
- Usman Sheikh, Chair of Blockchain & Fintech Practice at Baker McKenzie, LLP
- Zach Masum, Manager, Legal Services, Capital Markets Regulation, BC Securities Commission (Chair)
- Elliott Mak, Senior Legal Counsel, Capital Markets Regulation, BC Securities Commission (Chair)