MFDA confirms next appearance in the Matter of ASL Direct Inc. and Adrian S.
Leemhuis

TORONTO , Jan. 11 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of ASL Direct Inc. and Adrian Samuel Leemhuis by Notice of Hearing dated October 17, 2008 .

An appearance in this matter will take place before the Hearing Panel by teleconference on January 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern), or as soon thereafter as required, in the Hearing Room located at the offices of the MFDA at 121 King Street West , Suite 1000, Toronto , Ontario and will be open to the public, except as may be required for the protection of confidential matters.

A copy of the Hearing Panel's Order of December 18, 2009 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 141 Members and their approximately 75,000 Approved Persons with a mandate to protect investors and the public interest.

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