Tagged: ncfa canada

December 8, 2020 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada), which supports a financial innovation ecosystem offering education, market intelligence, stewardship, networking and funding opportunities, has reminded industry participants that there’s only about a week remaining to provide comments on a consultation on technology risks in the… Read More

April 9, 2018 @ 1:37 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

FrontFundr, the leading Vancouver-based Canadian online investing platform, utilizes its online exempt market dealer (EMD) status plus its modern technology to enable users across Canada to invest in innovative growth businesses in under 12 minutes and starting from $250. “We are pleased to announce that… Read More

October 8, 2017 @ 5:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

FULL DAY EDUCATION + NETWORKING + PITCHES + PREMIERE HACKATON VanFUNDING 2017 is a not to be missed BLOCKCHAIN and FINTECH FUNDING conference that pushes boundaries to discuss the latest developments, educate, inspire, and connect ‘You and your vision’ with leading innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, vendors,… Read More

May 16, 2014 @ 5:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Leading the Way: Saskatchewan’s Emerging Equity Crowdfunding Environment Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 Delta Bessborough 7: 30 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:30 am – Equity CF Forum 10:00-11:30 am – To Equity CF or Not to Equity CF? Presentation 10:00 am – Press Conference… Read More

May 16, 2014 @ 5:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Event Overview: The crowdfunding industry is exploding with entrepreneurs, investors, portal operators, third party service providers and experts from around the world who are all jockeying for position to take advantage of a promising and brand new fundraising channel for small to medium sized enterprises… 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

March 21, 2014 @ 10:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Canada had a big week.  In a co-ordinated release provinces across the country jointly announced comments on equity crowdfunding.  While the announcement came as no surprise to many Canadians, some of us further South found the simultaneous announcements a bit over-whelming.  Fortunately the NCFA of… Read More

December 13, 2013 @ 11:04 am By JD Alois  |  

As of last week, equity crowdfunding is legal in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.  The Financial and Consumer Affairs Athority (FCAA) is now allowing small businesses and startups to offer equity to residents via the Saskatchewan Equity Crowdfunding Exemption (SECE). The FCAA justified their decision… 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