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Magnifying glass on financial report figures with network graphics

In today’s global markets, financial institutions and other businesses are on the look-out for new ways to reduce financing costs and mitigate risk. Finance professionals develop complex financial instruments and structures, involving new hedging and investment strategies, financing alternatives and balance sheet enhancement opportunities.

McMillan’s Financial Services Group is a recognized leader in developing and structuring sophisticated financial instruments. We regularly advise sellers, multi- and single-seller conduit sponsors, special-purpose vehicles, servicers, credit enhancers, liquidity providers and rating agencies on the derivatives laws that govern domestic and cross-border securitization structures including asset-backed commercial paper conduits, public and privately placed term transactions and concurrent leases.

McMillan lawyers use their in-depth knowledge of financial services law to help clients advance structured finance transactions through a consistently changing regulatory landscape. We have extensive Canadian and international experience in structuring and implementing domestic and cross-border, over the counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives transactions and advising clients on OTC and exchange-traded derivatives regulation, taxation and documentation.

Our lawyers are active in all aspects of the domestic and cross-border securitization markets. As financial products continue to evolve and the regulatory environment for derivatives becomes increasingly complex, we keep pace with the rapidly changing industry to ensure we are consistently providing practical and innovative advice to our clients.

McMillan professionals help clients lead by:

  • Structuring and implementing assets such as residential and commercial mortgages, trade receivables, government receivables, credit cards, automobile and equipment loans and leases, and personal lines of credit
  • Structuring and implementing OTC and exchange-traded derivatives
  • Establishing a variety of securitization structures, including asset-backed commercial paper conduits, term transactions and concurrent leases

Primary Contacts

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Michael Burns

Partner, Investment Funds & Asset Management

Shahen A. Mirakian

Partner, Structured Finance, Derivatives & Securitization

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Under Construction: The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Publish Proposed Regulatory Framework for Public Investment Funds Seeking to Invest in Crypto Assets

The CSA published proposed amendments to NI 81-102 and Companion Policy 81-102CP to create a regulatory framework for investment funds investing in crypto.

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Jan 31, 2024
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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules – Implications for Canadian Issuers

Discusses the impact of new SEC cybersecurity requirements on Canadian foreign private issuers and suggests recommendations for companies to consider.

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Oct 25, 2023
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CSA Provide Further Guidance on the Regulation of Stablecoins

The Canadian Securities Administrators provide further guidance on an interim approach to the regulation of stablecoins (VRCAs) in Canada.

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Oct 24, 2023
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Conduct Completed! CSA Publishes Final Version of Derivatives Business Conduct Rule

Review of the differences between the third draft and final draft of the Derivatives Business Conduct Rule.

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Oct 4, 2023
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Remember, Remember, the 1st of November; Navigating the November 1st Deadline in the CDOR Transition and Term CORRA’s Launch

Navigating the November 1, 2023 Deadline in the CDOR Transition and Term CORRA’s Launch.

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Aug 15, 2023
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SEC Approves NYSE and NASDAQ Clawback Listing Standards – Assessing the Implications for Canadian Foreign Private Issuers

On June 9, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the clawback listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Aug 2, 2023
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Interesting Changes to Interest Rates

For the first time in over 40 years, Canada is making changes to the criminal interest rate.

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Jul 11, 2023
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The End of LIBOR: The Grand Finale (or is it?)

All remaining tenors of USD LIBOR ceased being published on June 30, 2023; synthetic USD LIBOR and the LIBOR Act are available for legacy contracts.

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Jul 4, 2023
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Government of Canada Seeks Input on Updating Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regime

The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on updating Canada's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.

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Jun 21, 2023
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Proposed Updates to Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regime

Finance Canada's proposed changes relating to anti-money laundering and armoured car companies, mortgage lenders, and money service businesses.

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Jun 7, 2023