OBA Business Law PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

With the federal government having announced its intention to introduce framework legislation in 2024 to implement an open-banking system (also called consumer-driven banking), it is crucial for lawyers to understand the fundamentals, regulatory landscape and the challenges and opportunities such a significant change would present.
 
Join our panel of experts to gain valuable insights into the fundamental and practical aspects of implementing open banking in Canada, including:

• what does open banking mean?
• advantages and risks of an open banking system
• how data will be used and other privacy considerations
• key disclosure considerations
• consumer duty and consumer consent; and
• what implementation would look like, including what other jurisdictions are doing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and gain a comprehensive understanding of open banking and its implications for legal practice.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Crystal Park, Gowling WLG
Stephen Cheeseman, thinktum

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Cathy Ly, EQ Bank
Abhilasha Mondal, TD
Alana Scotchmer, Gowling WLG
Alexander Vronces, Fintechs Canada