Fund Managers Looking to Canadian Market Must Be Aware of Nuances of Canada’s Regulatory Regime

Having emerged from the global financial crisis relatively unscathed, Canada enjoys a reputation for having a stable and prosperous economy and a base of sophisticated investors interested in opportunities presented by U.S. fund managers. Although there are many political, economic and cultural similarities between the U.S. and Canada, stateside fund managers seeking to market in Canada must pay close attention to the differences between the countries’ regulatory regimes. Specifically, missteps in navigating certain Canadian registration requirements can lead to hefty fees and fines that are easily avoidable. Additionally, fund managers may have to contend with unique cultural and language issues presented by certain provinces, such as Québec. To help readers understand the myriad regulatory and cultural particularities that come into play when marketing funds in Canada, Hedge Fund Law Report interviewed three partners at Canadian law firm McMillan: Leila Rafi, Michael Burns and Margaret C. McNee. For more on issues faced by U.S. fund managers marketing to Canadian investors, see our two-part series “How U.S. Managers Can Raise Capital in Canada While Complying With Local Laws”: Part One (Apr. 27, 2017); and Part Two (May 4, 2017). 

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