MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Mohamad Mohtaz Sawwaf
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Mohamad Mohtaz Sawwaf ("Respondent"). In its Notice of Hearing dated August 16, 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: Between November 2007 and August 2012, the Respondent, or his assistant for whom he was responsible, obtained, possessed and, in some instances, used to process transactions, seven pre-signed account forms in respect of five clients, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.
Allegation #2: Between May 2012 and August 2015, the Respondent, or his assistant for whom he was responsible, falsified and in some instances, used to process transactions, three account forms in respect of three clients, by altering information on the account forms without having the clients initial the alterations, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.
Allegation #3: Between July 15, 2014 and October 2016, the Respondent processed purchases of mutual funds in the accounts of 19 clients which were subject to deferred sales charges, without keeping records that the clients were informed of all fees and charges in accordance with MFDA Rules 2.4.4, contrary to Rule 5.1(b)(iv) and Rule 1.1.2.
The first appearance in this proceeding will take place by teleconference before a Hearing Panel of the MFDA's Central Regional Council on October 9, 2018 at 9:00 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. Members of the public who would like to listen to the teleconference should contact [email protected] to obtain particulars.
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 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
Charles Toth, Director, Litigation, 416-943-4619, [email protected]
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