Insurance regulators have issued a paper that suggests existing and potential gaps in disclosure between mutual funds and segregated funds may need to be addressed
One of the three seg funds, Global Diversified (Forstrong) Fund, lets investors access global growth opportunities through an actively managed portfolio of ETFs
Manulife Ideal Signature Select incorporates key features of the former Standard Life Ideal Segregated Funds Signature 2.0, such as a guaranteed income payout
In an effort to speed of the issuing process, younger clients between the ages of 18 and 40 will be able to apply for a term policy of up to $1 million without biometric data
Stefan Kristjanson, currently executive vice president, strategy and transformation, will succeed Dave Johnston following his retirement in August
The deal sees Forester fully enter the asset-management business as it renames the two Aegon companies and takes over management responsibilities on some ivari products
Sue Reibel will succeed Guay as executive vice president and general manager of institutional markets; a search is underway for a new leader for Manulife Quebec
A solution to prepare mutual fund dealers to handle ETFs may be at hand
Firms' greater focus on operating within a fee-based compensation model makes the transition easier for advisors
Proposals aim to make the advice channel more consumer-friendly