MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Maria Peregrina Fernandes Dias Pereira

TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2016 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Maria Peregrina Fernandes Dias Pereira (the "Respondent"). In its Notice of Hearing dated July 25, 2016, Staff of the MFDA alleges that the Respondents engaged in the following conduct contrary to the By-laws, Rules and/or Policies of the MFDA:

Allegation #1: Between March 2003 and March 2015, the Respondent falsified and, in some instances, used to process transactions, three (3) account forms in respect of three (3) clients by altering information on the account forms without having obtained client initials authorizing the alterations, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.

Allegation #2: Between March 2003 and March 2015, the Respondent obtained, possessed and, in some instances, used to process transactions, eight (8) pre-signed account forms in respect of seven (7) clients, contrary to MFDA Rule 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 December 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern), or as soon thereafter as the appearance can be held, in order to schedule a date for the commencement of the hearing on the merits and to address any other procedural matters. The first 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 conducted business in the Mississauga, Ontario area.

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 83,000 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

Charles Toth, Director, Litigation, 416-943-4619, [email protected]