Tagged: craig asano

March 14, 2015 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA) held a highly successful, sold out event last week in Toronto.  According to event organizers, over 300 attendees gathered for the inaugural event as industry participants and advocates joined to discuss the future of crowdfunding and new forms of finance…. Read More

March 24, 2014 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

On March 20, 2014, a total of six provincial regulators announced two main proposals for new Crowdfunding prospectus exemptions that would allow early stage companies such as start-ups and SMEs to raise up to $1.5 million of capital online through the issuance of securities. According… Read More

November 30, 2013 @ 2:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Craig Asano, Executive Director of the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA – Canada) has responded to the growing amount of queries regarding the status of equity crowdfunding in Canada by putting together a list of FAQs – and then asking the crowd to augment…. Read More

August 1, 2013 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Our neighbors to the North while much smaller in population have already established a vibrant crowdfunding scene.  With over 45% of the entire Canadian workforce employed in small business driving 28% of Canada’s GDP, it is clear that the importance of fostering a positive environment… Read More

February 21, 2013 @ 8:25 am By Craig Asano  |  

1. Technology Advancements and Social Media Today we collaborate and share online documents stored in the clouds and host virtual meetings and webinars with hundreds of global participants at the click of a few buttons.  The advancements in technology, networks, security and online communications combined with… Read More