IIROC Trading Halt - PBI.B; PWB.PR.A

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Purpose Best Ideas Fund ETF NON-CURRENCY HEDGED SHARES

TSX Symbol: PBI.B

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:01 AM ET

Company: PACIFIC & WESTERN BANK OF CANADA NON-CUMULATIVE 5-YEAR RATE RESET PREFERRED SHARES, SERIES 1

TSX Symbol: PWB.PR.A

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:01 AM ET

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) - Halts/Resumptions

For further information: IIROC Inquiries 1-877-442-4322 (Option 2) - Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.