HALIFAX, NS, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The hearing scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Michael Rolland Smith will now be held virtually.

The hearing is open to the public unless the panel orders otherwise. The decision of the hearing panel will be made available at www.ciro.ca.   

Hearing Date:            June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (Atlantic Time)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (via videoconference)

Members of the public, who would like to obtain further particulars, should fill out this questionnaire.

The hearing concerns allegations that Michael Smith:

The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at:

Smith, Michael – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations

At all material times, Michael Smith conducted business with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in the Amherst, Nova Scotia area. Michael Smith is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity.

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.

SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)