TORONTO, July 16, 2026 /CNW/ — A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules in the matter of Osama Navaid.
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 Dates: November 24-26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: CIRO Office – Hearing Room
40 Temperance Street, Suite 2600
Toronto, Ontario M5H 0B4
Members of the public, who would like to observe or obtain further particulars, should fill out this form.
The hearing concerns allegations that Osama Navaid misappropriated or otherwise failed to account for client monies.
The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations are available at:
Navaid, Osama – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations
The alleged violations occurred while Osama Navaid was a Registered Representative with Scotia Securities Inc. in the Burlington, Ontario area. Osama Navaid is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity.
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The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the pan-Canadian 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.
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 investment firms 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.
SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)