MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Timothy Joseph Dunlop
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2016 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Timothy Joseph Dunlop (the "Respondent"). In its Notice of Hearing dated November 21, 2016, 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: In November 2007, the Respondent recommended and facilitated unsecured loans from client JS to a third party borrower in exchange for a fee from the borrower, thereby engaging in outside business activities which were not disclosed to and approved by the Member, and/or conduct giving rise to a conflict of interest that the Respondent failed to address by the exercise of responsible business judgment influenced only by the best interests of the client, contrary to the policies and procedures of the Member and MFDA Rules 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 1.2.1(d), 2.5.1, and 1.1.2.
Allegation #2: Between December 2010 and March 2015, the Respondent failed to report a complaint by client JS to the Member, and engaged in complaint handling including compensating client JS without the prior written consent of the Member, contrary to the policies and procedures of the Member, and MFDA Rules 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 1.2.2(b), 2.11 and 1.1.2 and MFDA Policy Nos. 3 and 6.
Allegation #3: In May 2015, seven blank pre-signed account forms in respect of four clients were found in the Respondent's client files, which were obtained and maintained by the Respondent, 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 January 12, 2017 at 11:00 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 Midland, Ontario.
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]
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