A position of influence is an outside activity that places the Dealing Representative in a position of power or influence over a client or potential client, such as a trustee, executor, or director of a charitable organization. A position of influence may create a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest between the Dealing Representative and the client. Therefore, the MFDA rules require that a Dealing Representative must report any position of influence to the dealer and obtain the dealer’s approval before engaging in such activity. The dealer must also ensure that the position of influence does not impair the Dealing Representative’s ability to act in the best interests of the client and that the client is aware of the nature and extent of the position of influence12

References = Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) - Module 1: The Financial Services Industry - Section 1.3: Know Your Client (KYC)3 and web search results from search_web(query="positions of influence and mutual fund dealers association rules")12

3: https://www.ifse.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CIFC-Module-1.pdf