CIRO schedules dates for continuation of Hearing in the matter of Ryan Manalang

Saskatoon, (Saskatchewan) - December 22, 2023 – The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Ryan Rilloraza Manalang by Notice of Hearing dated June 30, 2023 (the “Notice of Hearing”).

The hearing of this matter on its merits commenced as scheduled before a hearing panel of CIRO’s Saskatchewan District Hearing Committee, electronically by videoconference on December 12, 2023, with respect to the allegations of misconduct set out in the Notice of Hearing.

The hearing will continue on January 9, 2024 and February 6, 2024. The decision of the hearing panel will be made available at www.ciro.ca.

Hearing Date: January 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Central), and February 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (Central)

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (via videoconference)

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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, Ryan Manalang conducted business in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan area.

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All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO's website.

Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated firms (Investment Dealer Division) is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322.

CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms.

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians’ trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit www.ciro.ca.

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