MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Patrick Hugh Lumbers

April 9, 2018 (Toronto, Ontario) – The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Patrick Hugh Lumbers (“Respondent”). In its Notice of Hearing dated January 30, 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 May 2013 and March 2014, the Respondent failed to learn, or update material changes to, the essential Know-Your-Client information for a 92 year old client’s accounts, contrary to MFDA Rules 2.2.1, 2.2.4, and 2.1.1.

Allegation #2: In May 2013, the Respondent recommended for the account of a 92 year old client the purchase of approximately $340,000 of mutual funds which were subject to a seven year deferred sales charge schedule, without ensuring that the recommendation was suitable having regard to the essential Know-Your-Client factors relevant to the client, including the client’s age, health condition, investment time horizon, and investment objectives, contrary to MFDA Rules 2.2.1 and 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 April 25, 2018 at 10:30 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.

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 carried on business from a branch located in Toronto, 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 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.