News releases

November 07, 2006

Sun Life Securities launches online investing service

Sun Life Securities Inc. today officially launched its online investing service at www.sunsecurities.com. The Investment Centre for Members section is available to all Sun Life Securities customers at no extra cost and boasts a wide array of options. By accessing this section, Sun Life Securities clients can:
  • view their Sun Life Securities accounts including the 45 day history of account activity, portfolio holdings and pending transactions
  • place investment transactions on over 600 mutual funds, Canadian and US listed equities and, Canadian and US options
  • view real-time and delayed stock quotes, news and charts
  • create and track up to 4 model portfolios
  • enjoy additional commission savings on their investment transactions

"When we created the Investment Centre for Members, we focused on what our customers told us they wanted," said Donna Lalumière, President & Chief Operating Officer, Sun Life Securities. "We worked towards creating a user-friendly site that is easy to navigate, shows easy to read account information and makes it easy to complete a transaction. Whether the user is a first-time online investor or an experienced online investor, they will appreciate how quick and effortless it is to use www.sunsecurities.com.

Sun Life Securities Inc. is a discount brokerage firm, wholly owned by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Founded in 1996, Sun Life Securities is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada, the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Toronto and Winnipeg Stock Exchanges.

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, which commenced business in 1871, has grown to become a diversified, global financial services company, with $250 billion in assets under management (as at December 31, 1998).

Donna Lalumière
President & COO, Sun Life Securities
(416) 408-6769
donna_lalumiere@sunlife.com

Mia Eng
Media Relations Specialist
(416) 204-8156
mia_eng@sunlife.com