BCSC panel to review MFDA governance bylaw

VANCOUVER , Nov. 10 /CNW/ - On Nov. 9, 2009 , a British Columbia Securities Commission panel decided it would hear an application submitted by Partners in Planning Financial Services Ltd. challenging an amendment to a Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada governance bylaw passed at a special meeting of its members on Oct. 2, 2009 .

The commission will set hearing dates following a hearing management conference with the parties.

The B.C. Securities Commission is the independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating trading in securities within the province. You may view the decision on our website www.bcsc.bc.ca by typing in the search box, Partners in Planning Financial Services Ltd. or 2009 BCSECCOM 627. If you have questions, contact Ken Gracey , media relations, 604-899-6577.

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For further information: Ken Gracey, [phone] or (Canada) 1-800-373-6393