Decision Notice - CIRO Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of PFSL Investments Canada Ltd.

TORONTO, May 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Following a settlement hearing between Enforcement Staff and PFSL Investments Canada Ltd. (PFSL) held on March 26, 2026 pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules, a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) issued its reasons for decision on April 20, 2026.

The hearing panel's reasons for decision are available at:

Re PFSL Investments Canada Ltd. 2026 CIRO 14

In their reasons for decision, the hearing panel found that:

(a) In relation to redemptions processed in the accounts of a client, PFSL's internal supervisory controls did not detect that the email address used to collect electronic signatures was different from the email address held on file,

(b) PFSL failed to adequately query redemptions processed in the accounts of a client and investments made by two Approved Persons,

(c) PFSL failed to have policies and procedures that would prohibit Approved Persons from accepting appointments as powers of attorney and executors by clients that ensured compliance with the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (formerly MFDA Rules).

In accordance with the settlement agreement, the panel confirmed the fine of $250,000 and costs of $15,000 imposed on PFSL.

PFSL has been a Mutual Fund Dealer Member in all provinces and territories in Canada since January 2002.

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