NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Jun 21, 2017

Jason Saltzman, Advisor, Securities and Financings

TORONTO, JUN 21, 2017 – The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA) today announced that Jason A. Saltzman, Partner at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, has joined the Association as Advisor, Securities and Financings.

Jason is a partner in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office practising in corporate finance and securities law, with an emphasis on securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions and regulatory compliance matters.  He assists issuers, investment dealers, investment portals and institutional and private investors on complex equity and debt financing transactions, ranging from start-up investments, venture capital and private equity investments, to larger public offerings and project finance.

Jason has taken numerous companies public on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchange by IPO, reverse takeover, capital pool transactions and direct listings. He also advises securities dealers, advisers, investment fund managers and other market participants in connection with their registration and compliance issues.  Jason served two terms on the Ontario Securities Commission’s Small and Medium Enterprises Committee and has been very active in building an alternative finance practice by focusing on fin-tech, crowdfinance and other disruptive models such as online investment platforms, peer-to-peer lending and robo-advising. He has become known as a thought leader in this innovative area and is working closely with other Gowling WLG professionals as part of a fully-integrated fin tech legal practice group.

 “Crowdfunding is a phenomenon and not a fad. Issuers and securities dealers are already integrating this channel into their overall finance strategy and are using it as a way to better connect and identify with their target markets. The advent of specialized investment platforms, innovative technologies and evolving approaches for the regulation of online investment portals (including new securities law exemptions and OSC's Launch Pad), have set the nascent crowdfunding industry on the right path for the future.” -- Jason Saltzman, Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

“Jason not only understands the potential impact of crowdfunding and fintech innovation on alternative finance markets but been a huge supporter of NCFA since the early days.  He’s a leading securities lawyer in the sector with a long list of accolades and deep experience working with registration, compliance and complex financings full stop.  On behalf of the industry we thank Jason for his commitment and continued support, and are thrilled of his participation in the Association’s Advisory group.”  -- Craig Asano, Executive Director, NCFA Canada

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About National Crowdfunding Association of Canada

The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada non-profit actively engaged with both social and investment crowdfunding stakeholders across the country. NCFA Canada provides education, research, leadership, support and networking opportunities to over 1500+ members and works closely with industry, government, academia, community and eco-system partners and affiliates to create a strong and vibrant crowdfunding industry in Canada. For more information please visit: ncfacanada.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Craig Asano
casano@ncfacanada.org
416 618 0254