MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Heather Nicola Churchill
TORONTO, April 9, 2018 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Heather Nicola Churchill ("Respondent"). In its Notice of Hearing dated February 13, 2018, Staff of the MFDA alleges that the Respondent engaged in the following conduct contrary to the By-laws, Rules and/or Policies of the MFDA:
Allegation #1: On April 4, 2016, the Respondent processed two switches totaling approximately $297,407.35 in the investment accounts of client JB without the knowledge or authorization of the client, thereby engaging in unauthorized discretionary trading, contrary to MFDA Rules 2.3.1(a) and 2.1.1, and the policies and procedures of the Member.
Allegation #2: On or about April 5, 2016, the Respondent falsely reported to her Branch Manager, in response to the Branch Manager's supervisory inquiries, that client JB had authorized two switches totaling approximately $297,407.35 in the investment accounts of client JB, contrary to MFDA Rules 1.1.2, 2.5.1 and 2.1.1.
The first appearance in this proceeding will take place by teleconference before a Hearing Panel of the MFDA's Central Regional Council on April 23, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern), or as soon thereafter as the appearance can be held, to schedule a date for the commencement of the hearing on the merits and to address any other procedural matters. The appearance 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. During the period described in the Notice of Hearing, the Respondent carried on business from a branch located in the greater Ottawa region.
The MFDA is the self-regulatory organization for Canadian mutual fund dealers, regulating the operations, standards of practice and business conduct of its Members and their approximately 82,000 Approved Persons with a mandate to protect investors and the public interest. For more information about the MFDA's complaint and enforcement processes, as well as links to 'Check an Advisor' and other Investor Tools, visit the For Investors page on the MFDA website.
SOURCE Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada
please contact: Charles Toth, Director, Litigation, 416-943-4619, [email protected]
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