FSxT: Your legal hub at the intersection of technology and financial services

From open banking and digital assets to AI-driven services and emerging compliance regimes for payment service providers, Canada’s financial services landscape is being redefined by technology. Our multidisciplinary FSxT team helps you translate change into practical steps—supporting governance, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness so innovation doesn’t outpace risk management.

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Evolving topics and trends

Open banking, or "consumer-driven banking,"

Open banking, or "consumer-driven banking," gives consumers greater control over their financial data while fueling innovation, collaboration and competition in the financial services industry. Canada has promised to unveil its open banking framework this year.

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The Retail Payment Activities Act

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Financial institution-FinTech partnerships

Privacy and cyber security

Blockchain, crypto and smart contracts

In the news

As the financial services landscape evolves, our team remains front and centre in the media, delivering timely, forward-looking insights to help businesses navigate change.

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Despite the flaws of ‘screen scraping,’ Ottawa should be thoughtful in how it phases it out | Globe & Mail

In this opinion piece, Parna Sabet-Stephenson explores why open banking legislation must take a measured approach in phasing out “screen scraping”—a risky data-sharing practice still used by millions of Canadians.

Financial institutions reckon with how to protect their clients and operations from inside jobs | Globe & Mail

Alana Scotchmer discusses the devastating legal, financial and reputational fallout banks can face from insider threats, as Canadian institutions grapple with rising risks posed by rogue employees.

Despite the flaws of ‘screen scraping,’ Ottawa should be thoughtful in how it phases it out | Globe & Mail

Financial institutions reckon with how to protect their clients and operations from inside jobs | Globe & Mail

Alana Scotchmer discusses the devastating legal, financial and reputational fallout banks can face from insider threats, as Canadian institutions grapple with rising risks posed by rogue employees.

Despite the flaws of ‘screen scraping,’ Ottawa should be thoughtful in how it phases it out | Globe & Mail

Financial institutions reckon with how to protect their clients and operations from inside jobs | Globe & Mail

Alana Scotchmer discusses the devastating legal, financial and reputational fallout banks can face from insider threats, as Canadian institutions grapple with rising risks posed by rogue employees.

Open banking is coming to Canada – but can it come fast enough? | CBC and Radio-Canada

Parna Sabet-Stephenson discusses Canada's six-year journey toward open banking.

Could compliance become Canada’s crypto advantage? | BNN Bloomberg

Following a major FINTRAC fine against an offshore crypto exchange, Adam Garetson discussed Canada’s tightening enforcement approach and what it means for the future of digital assets in mainstream finance.

Let’s connect

Combining strength in technology law, commercial law, and financial services regulation in a truly unique way, we offer integrated, sector-driven guidance on everything from payments and crypto regulation to cyber security, insurtech, AML, and IP.

The result? Future-focused legal solutions that help you adapt faster, innovate smarter, and move forward with confidence and optimism. Contact a member of our team today to begin the conversation.