News releases

December 12, 2012
Over 60 per cent worried that U.S. fiscal cliff will hurt Canadian economyAccording to a Sun Life/Ipsos Reid study released today, almost two-thirds of Canadians (63 per cent) are concerned that Canada’s economy will be hurt by the impact of the U.S. fiscal cliff, an unprecedented predicament created by a package of tax increases and spending cuts that could be implemented in the U.S. in the new year.
November 15, 2012
Sun Life Global Investments partners with Dynamic Funds and Sentry Investments to bring income funds to investorsNew series of income funds gives investors more choices for earning income.
November 14, 2012
Diabetes: 21st Century epidemic with almost 40 per cent of Canadian lives touched by diseaseSun Life commits $5 million to combat diabetes and support transformational research.
November 05, 2012
National survey reveals 90 per cent of young Canadians are stressed out in today’s economySun Life Canadian Health Index™ reveals finances and work life are two of the highest contributors to stress.
October 25, 2012
Almost nine out of ten surveyed expect to live to past eighty with one-third to sell real estate investments to support retirementSun Life Financial/CARP member poll identifies gaps in retirement planning preparedness.
October 17, 2012
Sun Life Financial to make paperless claims the standard for all new clientsFirst Canadian group benefits insurer to make e-payment the standard setup for claims payment.
September 27, 2012
Sun Life Financial creates new Senior Vice-President position in QuebecSun Life Financial's Quebec President, Isabelle Hudon, is pleased to announce the creation of the new position of Senior Vice-President, Group Business, Quebec, and the appointment of Robert Dumas to this role.
September 20, 2012
Sun Life Financial and TELUS Launch Nationwide eClaims Solution for Extended Healthcare Providers Across CanadaTELUS’ web-based eClaims service enables physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists and opticians to electronically submit claims directly to Sun Life on behalf of patients.
September 17, 2012
Culture Days brings Canadians together to celebrate a love of culture and the artsEvent kicks off its third year with live performances in Toronto’s Regent Park.
August 22, 2012
Sun Life Financial expands relationship with the CFL by helping players develop a winning retirement playbookFinancial planning partnership a first for professional players’ association.
August 14, 2012
100 years and growing: Sun Life Financial celebrates the centennial year of its Canadian headquartersBusiness continues to expand to support the region’s growing retirement needs.
August 01, 2012
TELUS and Sun Life launch eClaims solution for extended healthcare providers in Atlantic CanadaElectronic system gives physiotherapists, chiropractors and visioncare providers the ability to submit claims online, expediting the process and leaving more time to spend with patients.
June 26, 2012
Financial advisors more optimistic about U.S. capital markets than Canada in the year aheadAdvisors think China poses the greatest economic threat to Canada according to the inaugural Sun Life Advisor Sentiment Index.
May 28, 2012
Sun Life appoints new leader of Individual Insurance and Investments to drive continued growth in the retirement marketSun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced that Brigitte Parent, currently Senior Vice-President, Client Solutions, Sun Life Financial Canada, will become Senior Vice-President, Individual Insurance and Investments for Canada.
May 01, 2012
TELUS to provide Sun Life with national eClaims solution for extended healthcare providersNew paperless choice enables physiotherapists, chiropractors and visioncare providers to electronically submit claims directly to Sun Life on behalf of their clients.
April 02, 2012
Sun Life Global Investments announces changes to certain Sun Life MFS McLean Budden mutual fundsAs previously announced, effective April 2, 2012, Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. (Sun Life Global Investments) became the manager and trustee of the mutual funds previously managed by McLean Budden Limited (the Funds).
March 28, 2012
Sun Life Financial launches innovative, interactive recruiting toolSun Life Financial is launching a tool today that helps demystify the financial security advisor career and encourages talented candidates to join the ranks of Sun Life Financial advisors in Quebec.
March 23, 2012
Investor Approval of Fund MergersMcLean Budden Limited (MFS McLean Budden) and Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. (Sun Life Global Investments) have received investor approval for certain mutual fund mergers announced on December 8, 2011 at special meetings of unitholders held today.
February 22, 2012
Survey reveals only 30 per cent of Canadians expect to be fully retired at age 66Sun Life Financial’s 2012 Canadian Unretirement™ Index also finds more Canadians plan to phase in retirement by working part-time or freelance.
January 19, 2012
Sun Life Financial and CI Investments announce new features for SunWise Essential Series, including guaranteed income for life starting at age 55Sun Life Financial and CI Investments today announced several enhancements to the SunWise Essential Series segregated fund program, including the option to receive a guaranteed income for life as early as age 55.
January 17, 2012
New mutual funds offer easier way for market-weary investors to diversifySun Life Granite Managed Portfolios help investors navigate through turbulent markets.

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