The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) is asking small dealers to provide the regulator with more insight into their perspective on policy issues.
The MFDA said Thursday that, in addition to its usual channels for industry communication, it would like to improve its outreach to smaller fund dealers by providing a forum “to discuss issues of particular interest and concern”.
Its proposed forum “would provide an opportunity for smaller firms to meet with MFDA staff to discuss and provide comment on a variety of matters, including regulatory and policy initiatives, industry trends and practices,” it says. The self regulatory organization adds that this would also help its staff understand the impact of proposed regulatory initiatives on smaller firms.
Individuals interested in participating should provide their name together with the name of their firm to Ken Woodard, director, membership services and communications.