MFDA announces date of Hearing on the Merits in the Matter of Mark Kricievski

TORONTO , Sept. 23 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Mark Kricievski by Notice of Hearing dated June 17, 2009 .

A first appearance in this proceeding took place on July 27, 2009 at which time the matter was adjourned to a date to be determined.

The hearing of this matter on its merits has been scheduled to take place before the Hearing Panel on December 7, 2009 commencing at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern), or as soon thereafter as the hearing can be held, in the Hearing Room located at the offices of the MFDA at 121 King Street West , Suite 1000, Toronto , Ontario. The hearing will be open to the public, except as may be required for the protection of confidential matters.

A copy of the Notice of Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca.

The MFDA is the self-regulatory organization for Canadian mutual fund dealers, regulating the operations, standards of practice and business conduct of its 145 Members and their approximately 75,000 Approved Persons with a mandate to protect investors and the public interest.

For further information: Marco Wynnyckyj, Hearing Coordinator, [phone] or [email protected]