The financial services business is highly regulated. I have over 30 years of experience dealing with company and advisor licensing matters, advisor contracting, client problem resolution and compliance with regulations and guidelines relating to product development, marketing, and distribution.
Employee benefit and savings plans require thought to set up and then ongoing care and attention. But a thoughtful design and structure can help ensure that it is time well spent. I can help negotiate service provider agreements, advise on plan administration issues, and interact with regulators.
In this burgeoning space, fintechs and financial institutions require guidance on business plans, potential partners, and regulatory constraints. I've assisted on a number of referral arrangements, marketing agreements, and investments. I'm also assisting a few startups get their businesses off the ground.
Defined benefit pension plan sponsors can find support with their de-risking journey here. I have provided award-winning service on some of the largest buy-in annuity, buy-out annuity or longevity insurance transactions in Canada. I've also advised on and helped document a number of liability driven investing mandates.
Whether it be assumption reinsurance, offshore reinsurance or outsourcing arrangements, I've negotiated contracts for each. I can help you understand the requirements and expectations before you devote resources to these significant initiatives.
Data is the new oil and managing that data comes with ever increasing regulatory and consumer expectations. I can help navigate those choppy waters.