Ontario Securities Commission (OSC): #RegHackTO
Details
They have now selected the teams for this event. If you have not already signed up, please note that no guests or visitors are allowed in as there will be security. This is a strict policy.
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Participate in #RegHackTO, Canada’s first hackathon by a securities regulator! All hacker teams of two to six members are welcome. Register by noon, November 23rd, 2016 to take the challenge and make a difference. Space is limited.
Here is the official website, please click here to register: http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/reghackto.htm
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The financial services regulatory environment is becoming increasingly complex. Solutions that help streamline the regulatory environment are beneficial not only for regulators, but also for the regulated organizations and even for the economy as a whole. Bring your strategists, subject matter experts, developers and UX designers together for three days of purposeful interaction, and make your mark contributing to a more efficient Canadian regulatory ecosystem.
When you arrive at the hackathon on November 25, you will be given at least two examples of what we expect on the following topics:
RegTech
KYC/Identity authentication
Financial Literacy
Capital markets
JUDGING CRITERIA
Judging will be based on the following criteria, with equal weight assigned to each:
Creativity
Does your app create brand new, interesting or original use cases? We’re looking for the wow factor here. Just another app or bitcoin wallet won’t cut it, unless it has unique features we’ve never seen before.
Product
Does your app make regulatory systems more user friendly and approachable? How will it ease pain points in regulatory systems?
Execution
The devil is in the details. Does the app work well? Does it provide a good experience to the user? How does UX feel or the GUI look?
FAQsCan I bring a team?
Yes, though we have a limit of six members per team. You can bring your friends or you can team up with other hackers on site. However you choose to do it, be ready to hack!
Does the OSC own my hack?
No, all code is yours. This hackathon is for you to have some fun, meet great people and do some good.
Should I bring my pajamas?
Expect to stay overnight, so bring what you need to get through the hackathon. We’ll provide some sleep spaces for those who need some shut-eye. Remember you’re in a public forum, so please act accordingly. As for daytime dress, think business casual and no ties please!
RULES
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Eligible participants include teams of between two to six people.
Participants must register their interest by emailing vmalloy@osc.gov.on.ca by noon on November 23, 2016.
All submitted code must be created between 7 pm on November 25, 2016 and 9 am on November 27, 2016. Any participant or team who uses code that has been created before the hackathon start time will automatically be disqualified.
Participants can only contribute code toward their respective team and cannot share code, ideas or contribute code toward other teams.
Any designs created, code written, products built, presentations, marketing material etc., created during the hackathon will belong to creators of the codes/designs/content.
By submitting your code, you agree to these hackathon rules.
Here is the official website, please click here to register: http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/reghackto.htm