Orca Realty announces that Managing Broker Benson Wang has been appointed to the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) Real Estate Roundtable for the 2026–2027 term.
The appointment follows BCFSA’s application and selection process for membership on the Roundtable, an advisory group that provides industry perspectives and feedback on matters affecting British Columbia’s real estate sector.
What Is the BCFSA?
The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is the Crown agency responsible for regulating and supervising British Columbia’s financial services sector. Its mandate covers a broad and consequential portfolio, including:
- Real estate professionals (trading services, rental property management, and strata management)
- Mortgage brokers
- Credit unions and trusts
- Insurance providers
- Pension plans
BCFSA’s overarching goal is to instill public confidence in the financial services sector by safeguarding consumers — buyers, sellers, tenants, depositors, policyholders, and pension plan members — while allowing the industry to operate competitively and responsibly. For real estate professionals and the public alike, BCFSA sets the standards, enforces compliance, and shapes the regulatory environment under which every brokerage in the province operates.
If you are a homeowner, investor, landlord, or tenant in BC, BCFSA is the body whose policies directly influence how transactions are conducted, how licensees are held accountable, and how your interests are protected.
What Is the BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable?
The BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable is a formal advisory group convened annually by BCFSA to gather frontline industry perspectives from senior real estate leaders across British Columbia. Roundtable members participate in structured discussions to:
- Identify emerging issues, trends, and business practices in BC’s real estate sector
- Provide evidence-informed insights from across trading services, rental property management, and strata management
- Contribute expert knowledge and practical experience to inform BCFSA’s policy development
- Offer feedback on regulatory initiatives and the BCFSA Regulatory Roadmap
Appointments are made through an open, transparent, and merit-based application process, with members chosen for their strategic knowledge, senior-level experience, and ability to reflect the diversity of BC’s real estate services industry — across licensing categories, regions, and brokerage sizes. Being selected is, in itself, a meaningful endorsement.
A Notably Selective Appointment
The original Roundtable structure provided for just ten members province-wide, distributed across three streams:
- 6 Trading Services representatives (including 2 commercial specialists)
- 2 Rental Property Management representatives
- 2 Strata Management representatives
For the 2026–2027 term, BCFSA expanded the Roundtable to 16 members to reflect the increasing complexity of BC’s real estate landscape. Even with this expansion, selection remained highly competitive — appointed members represent only a small fraction of licensed real estate professionals across the province. That Benson was chosen from among thousands of eligible licensees makes this recognition all the more meaningful.
You can view the full Real Estate Roundtable membership and learn more about BCFSA’s advisory framework on the official BCFSA website:
→ BCFSA Advisory Groups — Real Estate Roundtable
About Benson Wang
Benson Wang is the Managing Broker at Orca Realty and holds licences in both Real Estate Trading Services and Rental Property Management.
He has more than a decade of experience in British Columbia’s real estate industry. His professional experience includes:
- Real estate sales and brokerage operations
- Rental property management
- Agent training and mentorship
- Compliance oversight and risk management
- Real estate education, including instruction related to UBC Real Estate Division coursework
Throughout his career, Benson has worked with real estate professionals, property managers, landlords, tenants, homeowners, and investors across British Columbia. His work has included supporting industry education, professional development, compliance-related matters, and brokerage operations.
In addition to his professional experience, Benson is fluent in multiple languages and has worked with clients and industry professionals from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds throughout the province.
What This Appointment Means
As a member of the BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable, Benson Wang will participate in discussions organized by BCFSA and contribute industry perspectives alongside other appointed members.
The Roundtable serves in an advisory capacity and provides a forum for discussion on matters affecting British Columbia’s real estate sector. Regulatory decisions and policy determinations remain the responsibility of BCFSA.
Industry Engagement and Continuous Improvement
Benson’s participation in the BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable provides an opportunity to contribute perspectives based on his experience in real estate trading services and rental property management while engaging in discussions with other industry participants.
The experience supports Orca Realty’s ongoing commitment to professional development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in the services provided to clients.
Representation of Rental Property Management Perspectives
The Roundtable includes participants from various segments of British Columbia’s real estate industry, including rental property management. Through participation in these discussions, members may share operational perspectives and experiences related to their respective areas of practice.
Participation in Industry Dialogue
The Real Estate Roundtable brings together professionals from different regions, brokerage models, and licensing categories to discuss industry developments and regulatory matters affecting the real estate profession in British Columbia.
Participation on the Roundtable should not be interpreted as an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by BCFSA of any individual, brokerage, product, or service.
Regulatory Notice
Participation in the BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable is advisory in nature. Appointment to the Roundtable should not be interpreted as an endorsement, approval, recommendation, or certification by the British Columbia Financial Services Authority of any individual, brokerage, product, or service.
Learn More
- About Orca Realty: orcarealty.ca/about-us
- Meet Benson Wang: orcarealty.ca/agent/benson-wang
- BCFSA Real Estate Roundtable (Official): bcfsa.ca/advisory-groups
- BCFSA Terms of Reference (PDF): Real Estate Roundtable Terms of Reference
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