Alana Scotchmer
Alana Scotchmer is a partner at Gowling, specializing in financial services regulation. She has extensive experience advising clients on navigating the complex regulatory landscape of Canada's banking sector, emphasizing the balance between ensuring market stability and fostering competition. Recently, she commented on the lengthy and rigorous process required for banks to enter the Canadian market, highlighting the challenges faced by both foreign banks and domestic startups.
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Alana Scotchmer is a partner at Gowling WLG and discusses OSFI's evolving role in the financial system.
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