CIRO schedules interim appearance in the matter of Ryan Manalang

September 5, 2023 (Toronto, Ontario) – The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) commenced a disciplinary proceeding in respect of Ryan Rilloraza Manalang (the “Respondent”) by Notice of Hearing dated June 30, 2023 (the “Notice of Hearing”).

As previously announced, the first appearance in this proceeding was held on August 30, 2023 by videoconference before a Hearing Panel of the CIRO’s Saskatchewan District Hearing Committee.

Following submissions by the parties, an interim appearance has been scheduled to take place electronically by videoconference on October 5, 2023, commencing at 10:00 a.m. (Central), or as soon thereafter as the matter can be held. The proceeding will be open to the public, except as may be required for the protection of confidential matters. Members of the public who would like to participate should contact hearings@ciro.ca to obtain particulars.

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 the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan area.

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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