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The Big Read: Saudi Investment Bank says it has nothing to do with mysterious Canadian lobbyist – The Logic

On June 1, 2025, B.C.-based businessman Darryl Williams registered to lobby the federal government for the Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), claiming...

Matthew Burgoyne wins Mondaq FinTech Thought Leadership Award

Osler is pleased to announce that Matthew Burgoyne, Chair of the Digital Assets and Blockchain practice, has been named the Canadian winner of the...

Big changes coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow – CityNews/Canadian Press

Elizabeth Sale talks about open banking coming to Canada in a Canadian Press article by Ian Bickis.

Lawrence Ritchie retires from FSRA Board

Lawrence Ritchie has retired from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) Board of Directors. He joined the newly-formed Board...

Generative AI captured lawyers’ attention. But whatever happened to blockchain? – Legaltech News

Regulatory updates on blockchain and cryptocurrency in countries including Canada and the U.K. means there is more work for lawyers.

Lorraine Lynds joins Osler’s Corporate group in Toronto as a partner

Osler welcomes Lorraine Lynds to the Corporate group as a partner.

Teresa Tomchak joins Osler’s Litigation practice in Vancouver

We welcome Teresa Tomchak to Osler’s Litigation team in Vancouver. Teresa’s practice is focused on securities litigation and regulation, as well...

200,000-Dollar Fine Aims to Expose Money Laundering in Canada – The New York Times

While money laundering can happen in any jurisdiction in the world, Ian Austen of The New York Times says Canada has earned a reputation for lax laws...

FTX crash sparks crackdown in Canada; Trade platforms have 30 days to prove they’re following rules – The Toronto Star

The crackdown on unregulated cryptocurrency trading platforms means companies will not be allowed to offer stablecoins unless they receive permission...

After sparring with Ontario regulators, crypto giant Binance builds ties out West – The Logic

Cryptocurrency companies in the U.S. are showing an interest in establishing subsidiaries in Alberta, Osler ‘s Matthew Burgoyne, partner,...