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Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/27/2026 11:20:41 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 6 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 36–38
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF ONTARIO
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JULY 4,2012, THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR ONTARIO (FSCO) CHARGED MLI WITH TWO COUNTS OF FAILING (AS TRUSTEE OF THE RETIREMENT PENSION PLAN FOR THE HALEY PLAN HOURLY EMPLOYEES OF TIMMINCO METALS, A DIVISION OF TIMMINCO LIMITED) TO NOTIFY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ONTARIO THAT THE EMPLOYER FAILED TO FILE A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS. ON MAY 9, 2013, MLI PLEAD GUILTY TO ONE COUNT OF FAILING TO REPORT THE NON-FILING OF A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ONTARIO COURT ADOPTED THE PARTIES JOINT SUBMISSION ON THE PENALTY AND IMPOSED A TOTAL FINE OF $50,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO ADVISE THE SUPERINTENDENT THAT THE PLAN ADMINISTER DID NOT PROVIDE THE MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WITH A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS (FORM 7) AS REQUIRED BY THE PENSION BENEFITS ACT FOR THE 2010 YEAR WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED.
Sanction detail — filed text
$50,000 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF ONTARIO 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/05/2012 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 103840 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: REGISTERED PENSION PLAN 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FAILURE TO ADVISE THE SUPERINTENDENT THAT THE PLAN ADMINISTER DID NOT PROVIDE THE MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WITH A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS (FORM 7) AS REQUIRED BY THE PENSION BENEFITS ACT FOR THE 2010 YEAR WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/09/2013 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $50,000 FINE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON JULY 4,2012, THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR ONTARIO (FSCO) CHARGED MLI WITH TWO COUNTS OF FAILING (AS TRUSTEE OF THE RETIREMENT PENSION PLAN FOR THE HALEY PLAN HOURLY EMPLOYEES OF TIMMINCO METALS, A DIVISION OF TIMMINCO LIMITED) TO NOTIFY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ONTARIO THAT THE EMPLOYER FAILED TO FILE A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS. ON MAY 9, 2013, MLI PLEAD GUILTY TO ONE COUNT OF FAILING TO REPORT THE NON-FILING OF A SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ONTARIO COURT ADOPTED THE PARTIES JOINT SUBMISSION ON THE PENALTY AND IMPOSED A TOTAL FINE OF $50,000.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 38–40
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 150,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ("MFC"), THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("MLI") AND BENESURE CANADA INC. CONSENTED TO THE TERMS OF AN ORDER ISSUED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA RELATING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF CREDITOR'S GROUP INSURANCE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA THROUGH MORTGAGE BROKERS UNDER THE INSURANCE LICENSING EXEMPTIONS REGULATION. THE COMPANIES WERE DETERMINED TO BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS AND WILL EACH PAY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE ORDER AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $50,000 (TOTAL OF $150,000) AND TOTAL INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $31,151.92 IN ADDITION TO WAIVING THE RIGHT TO APPEAL.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ("MFC"), THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("MLI") AND BENESURE CANADA INC. CONSENTED TO THE TERMS OF AN ORDER ISSUED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA RELATING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF CREDITOR'S GROUP INSURANCE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA THROUGH MORTGAGE BROKERS UNDER THE INSURANCE LICENSING EXEMPTIONS REGULATION. THE COMPANIES WERE DETERMINED TO BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
$150,000 (CDN) AND TOTAL INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $31,151.92 (CDN)
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MANULIFE FINANCIAL
CORPORATION
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MANUFACTURERS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BENESURE CANADA INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
UNDERTAKING/CONSENT ORDER
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/28/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ("MFC"), THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("MLI") AND BENESURE
CANADA INC. CONSENTED TO THE TERMS OF AN ORDER ISSUED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION OF BRITISH
COLUMBIA RELATING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF CREDITOR'S GROUP INSURANCE IN
BRITISH COLUMBIA THROUGH MORTGAGE BROKERS UNDER THE INSURANCE LICENSING EXEMPTIONS REGULATION. THE COMPANIES WERE
DETERMINED TO BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
N/A
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/28/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 150,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
$150,000 (CDN) AND TOTAL INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $31,151.92 (CDN)
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
$150,000 (CDN) AND TOTAL INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $31,151.92 (CDN)
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ("MFC"), THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("MLI") AND BENESURE
CANADA INC. CONSENTED TO THE TERMS OF AN ORDER ISSUED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION OF BRITISH
COLUMBIA RELATING TO AN INVESTIGATION OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF CREDITOR'S GROUP INSURANCE IN
BRITISH COLUMBIA THROUGH MORTGAGE BROKERS UNDER THE INSURANCE LICENSING EXEMPTIONS REGULATION. THE COMPANIES WERE
DETERMINED TO BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS AND WILL EACH PAY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE
ORDER AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $50,000 (TOTAL OF $150,000) AND TOTAL INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $31,151.92 IN ADDITION TO WAIVING
THE RIGHT TO APPEAL.regulatory · block 3THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 40–42
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- ALBERTA SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
A RESPONSE WAS SENT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ON JUNE 23, 2014 EXPLAINING THE VALIDATION PROCEDURES PUT IN PLACE TO AVOID FUTURE VIOLATIONS INCLUDING (1) WORKING WITH OUR MANAGING GENERAL AGENCIES (MGA) AND NATIONAL ACCOUNT CHANNELS (DISTRIBUTORS) WHO ARE LICENSED ENTITIES HOLDING DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH MLI TO CONFIRM THEIR ADHERENCE TO THE AGENT SCREENING AND ONGOING MONITORING DUTIES WHICH THEY ARE CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED TO CARRY OUT ON OUR BEHALF (2) CONTINUING TO COMPLETE LICENSE REVIEWS FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL PERIOD IN ALBERTA USING THE SPREADSHEETS ON THE ALBERTA INSURANCE COUNCIL WEBSITE AND (3) CONTINUING TO INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AGENTS TO CERTIFY THEY ARE LICENSED AND IN GOOD STANDING ON ALL INSURANCE APPLICATION FORMS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON APRIL 22, 2014 THE ALBERTA SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES A FINE OF $5000.00 AFTER REACHING A DETERMINATION THAT MANULIFE CONTRAVENED SECTIONS 452(5) (INSURANCE AGENT'S CERTIFICATE) AND 499(1) (DEALING WITH UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE AGENTS) OF THE ALBERTA INSURANCE ACT BY ALLOWING AN ADVISOR, CONTRACTED THROUGH IG INSURANCE SERVICES INC, TO ACT AS AN INSURANCE AGENT AND PAYING COMMISSIONS FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN FEBRUARY 16, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 WHEN HE WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT INSURANCE BUSINESS UNDER THE ACT (LICENSE LAPSED).
Sanction detail — filed text
PENALTY OF CAD$5000.00 AFTER REACHING A DETERMINATION THAT MLI CONTRAVENED SECTIONS 452(5) AND 499(1) OF THE ALBERTA INSURANCE ACT.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ALBERTA SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/22/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: N/A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Insurance Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON APRIL 22, 2014 THE ALBERTA SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES A FINE OF $5000.00 AFTER REACHING A DETERMINATION THAT MANULIFE CONTRAVENED SECTIONS 452(5) (INSURANCE AGENT'S CERTIFICATE) AND 499(1) (DEALING WITH UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE AGENTS) OF THE ALBERTA INSURANCE ACT BY ALLOWING AN ADVISOR, CONTRACTED THROUGH IG INSURANCE SERVICES INC, TO ACT AS AN INSURANCE AGENT AND PAYING COMMISSIONS FOR A PERIOD BETWEEN FEBRUARY 16, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 WHEN HE WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT INSURANCE BUSINESS UNDER THE ACT (LICENSE LAPSED). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/23/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: PENALTY OF CAD$5000.00 AFTER REACHING A DETERMINATION THAT MLI CONTRAVENED SECTIONS 452(5) AND 499(1) OF THE ALBERTA INSURANCE ACT. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). A RESPONSE WAS SENT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ON JUNE 23, 2014 EXPLAINING THE VALIDATION PROCEDURES PUT IN PLACE TO AVOID FUTURE VIOLATIONS INCLUDING (1) WORKING WITH OUR MANAGING GENERAL AGENCIES (MGA) AND NATIONAL ACCOUNT CHANNELS (DISTRIBUTORS) WHO ARE LICENSED ENTITIES HOLDING DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH MLI TO CONFIRM THEIR ADHERENCE TO THE AGENT SCREENING AND ONGOING MONITORING DUTIES WHICH THEY ARE CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED TO CARRY OUT ON OUR BEHALF (2) CONTINUING TO COMPLETE LICENSE REVIEWS FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL PERIOD IN ALBERTA USING THE SPREADSHEETS ON THE ALBERTA INSURANCE COUNCIL WEBSITE AND (3) CONTINUING TO INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AGENTS TO CERTIFY THEY ARE LICENSED AND IN GOOD STANDING ON ALL INSURANCE APPLICATION FORMS.
regulatory · block 4THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 42–44
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ALLOWED RESTRICTED AGENTS TO ACT WHILE NOT HOLDING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY CONTRARY TO SECTION 452(5) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA) AND COMPENSATING AN UNLICENSED RESTRICTED INSURANCE AGENT CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 499(1) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA). AS A RESULT OF THE NONCOMPLIANCE, THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS BEEN ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $5,000 CAD BY ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ALLOWED RESTRICTED AGENTS TO ACT WHILE NOT HOLDING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY CONTRARY TO SECTION 452(5) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA) AND COMPENSATING AN UNLICENSED RESTRICTED INSURANCE AGENT CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 499(1) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA).
Sanction detail — filed text
THE ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $5,000 CAD AGAINST THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE $5,000 CAD ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/23/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NO. 14.35-2018-001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 6. Principal Product Type: Insurance Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ALLOWED RESTRICTED AGENTS TO ACT WHILE NOT HOLDING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY CONTRARY TO SECTION 452(5) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA) AND COMPENSATING AN UNLICENSED RESTRICTED INSURANCE AGENT CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 499(1) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/26/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $5,000 CAD AGAINST THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE $5,000 CAD ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ALLOWED RESTRICTED AGENTS TO ACT WHILE NOT HOLDING A VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY CONTRARY TO SECTION 452(5) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA) AND COMPENSATING AN UNLICENSED RESTRICTED INSURANCE AGENT CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 499(1) OF THE INSURANCE ACT (ALBERTA). AS A RESULT OF THE NONCOMPLIANCE, THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS BEEN ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $5,000 CAD BY ALBERTA TREASURY BOARD AND FINANCE.
regulatory · block 5THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 44–46
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 350,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DISTRIBUTED HOSPITAL INSURANCE POLICIES TO SEARS CUSTOMERS THROUGH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT LICENSED WITH THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS FOR THIS PURPOSE, THUS CONTRAVENING SECTIONS 461,462,470 AND 491 OF THE ACT RESPECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS SECTION 406.1 OF THE ACT RESPECTING INSURANCE. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AGREES TO PAY THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES, UPON EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 CAD AS ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR NOT HAVING FOLLOWED SOUND COMMERCIAL PRACTICES DURING THE COURSE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SEARS HOSPITAL PLAN.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DISTRIBUTED HOSPITAL INSURANCE POLICIES TO SEARS CUSTOMERS THROUGH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT LICENSED WITH THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS FOR THIS PURPOSE, THUS CONTRAVENING SECTIONS 461,462,470 AND 491 OF THE ACT RESPECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS SECTION 406.1 OF THE ACT RESPECTING INSURANCE.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $350,000 CAD AGAINST THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE $350,000 CAD ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/28/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2057-06/00 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 6. Principal Product Type: Insurance Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DISTRIBUTED HOSPITAL INSURANCE POLICIES TO SEARS CUSTOMERS THROUGH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT LICENSED WITH THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS FOR THIS PURPOSE, THUS CONTRAVENING SECTIONS 461,462,470 AND 491 OF THE ACT RESPECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS SECTION 406.1 OF THE ACT RESPECTING INSURANCE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/26/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 350,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $350,000 CAD AGAINST THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE $350,000 CAD ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DISTRIBUTED HOSPITAL INSURANCE POLICIES TO SEARS CUSTOMERS THROUGH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT LICENSED WITH THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS FOR THIS PURPOSE, THUS CONTRAVENING SECTIONS 461,462,470 AND 491 OF THE ACT RESPECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS SECTION 406.1 OF THE ACT RESPECTING INSURANCE. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AGREES TO PAY THE AUTORITE DES MARCHES, UPON EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 CAD AS ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR NOT HAVING FOLLOWED SOUND COMMERCIAL PRACTICES DURING THE COURSE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SEARS HOSPITAL PLAN.
regulatory · block 6THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.PDF pages 46–48
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
- Regulator name — filed text
- BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY ("BCFSA") DETERMINED THAT MANULIFE USED TRAVEL INSURANCE CONTRACTS AND ADVERTISING THAT WERE UNFAIR OR POTENTIALLY MISLEADING, FAILED TO ENSURE ITS THIRD-PARTY AGENT COMPLIED WITH PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS, AND DID NOT ADEQUATELY COMMUNICATE WITH A CONSUMER; IN LIEU OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, MANULIFE ENTERED INTO A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT REQUIRING IT TO SUBMIT REVISED CONTRACT AND ADVERTISING MATERIALS WITHIN 60 DAYS, PROVIDE 180 DAYS OF REPORTING ON FURTHER CHANGES AND COMPLAINTS, IMPLEMENT ENHANCED FAIR TREATMENT OF CONSUMER PROVISIONS IN ALL SERVICE AGREEMENTS, AND PAY $15,000 IN LIEU OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PLUS $4,000 TO COVER INVESTIGATIVE COSTS, WITH THE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY MANULIFE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AND BY BCFSA ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
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Description of allegations — filed text
BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY FOUND THE CONTRACT AND RELATED ADVERTISING UNFAIR AND POTENTIALLY MISLEADING; FAILURES IN PRIVACY / OUTSOURCING COMPLIANCE; FAILURES IN COMMUNICATION WITH INSURED CAUSING HARM.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2026, MANULIFE ENTERED INTO A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO AMEND ADVERTISING MATERIALS CONTAINING MISLEADING LANGUAGE. FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS, MANULIFE MUST REPORT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN WRITING ANY FURTHER AMENDMENTS OR REPLACEMENTS TO ADVERTISING, REPRESENTATIONS, AND CONTRACT FORMS FOR THE TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCT ("PRODUCT"), AS WELL AS ANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, MANULIFE AGREED TO PAY BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY ("BCFSA") CAD $15,000 IN LIEU OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AND CAD $4,000 TO COVER INVESTIGATIVE COSTS.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
CORRECTIVE ACTION VIA VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT (VCA)
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/23/2026
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types:
TRAVEL INSURANCE - VISITORS TO CANADA PRODUCT
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY FOUND THE CONTRACT AND RELATED ADVERTISING UNFAIR AND POTENTIALLY MISLEADING; FAILURES IN PRIVACY
/ OUTSOURCING COMPLIANCE; FAILURES IN COMMUNICATION WITH INSURED CAUSING HARM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/23/2026
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
EXECUTION OF VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT, REQUIRING REMEDIATION, REPORTING, OUTSOURCING CONTROLS, AND MONETARY PAYMENTS.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2026, MANULIFE ENTERED INTO A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT UNDER WHICH IT AGREED TO AMEND ADVERTISING
MATERIALS CONTAINING MISLEADING LANGUAGE. FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS, MANULIFE MUST REPORT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS IN WRITING ANY FURTHER AMENDMENTS OR REPLACEMENTS TO ADVERTISING, REPRESENTATIONS, AND CONTRACT FORMS FOR
THE TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCT ("PRODUCT"), AS WELL AS ANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION,
MANULIFE AGREED TO PAY BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY ("BCFSA") CAD $15,000 IN LIEU OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AND CAD
$4,000 TO COVER INVESTIGATIVE COSTS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY ("BCFSA") DETERMINED THAT MANULIFE USED TRAVEL INSURANCE CONTRACTS AND ADVERTISING THAT WERE
UNFAIR OR POTENTIALLY MISLEADING, FAILED TO ENSURE ITS THIRD-PARTY AGENT COMPLIED WITH PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS, AND DID NOT
ADEQUATELY COMMUNICATE WITH A CONSUMER; IN LIEU OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, MANULIFE ENTERED INTO A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE
AGREEMENT REQUIRING IT TO SUBMIT REVISED CONTRACT AND ADVERTISING MATERIALS WITHIN 60 DAYS, PROVIDE 180 DAYS OF REPORTING ON
FURTHER CHANGES AND COMPLAINTS, IMPLEMENT ENHANCED FAIR TREATMENT OF CONSUMER PROVISIONS IN ALL SERVICE AGREEMENTS, AND PAY
$15,000 IN LIEU OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PLUS $4,000 TO COVER INVESTIGATIVE COSTS, WITH THE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY MANULIFE ON
FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AND BY BCFSA ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026.* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.