Sun Life Financial

Sun Life reports shows clinical intervention programs in group benefits improve health outcomes and help people return to work

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has released reports from two clinical intervention programs offered to eligible members receiving disability or critical illness benefits.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has released reports from two clinical intervention programs offered to eligible members receiving disability or critical illness benefits.
  • The reports showed that members who used these programs experienced improved health outcomes.
  • These programs align with Sun Life's strategy to help people access the care and coverage they need by providing health services and programs that complement core health insurance.
  • AbleTo provides virtual behavioral health services to covered members receiving disability or critical illness benefits due to a cancer diagnosis.

DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today begins this year's search for forward-thinking individuals or organizations taking action to increase access to health care and optimal health outcomes for people with the greatest needs and fewest resources.

Key Points: 
  • Ten years ago, DentaQuest launched the Health Equity Hero awards to shed light on health disparities nationwide and showcase how critical oral health is to overall health and wellness.
  • This year, DentaQuest has renamed the program as Health Access Hero awards because accessing care is an essential step toward achieving health equity.
  • We look forward to recognizing and sharing remarkable efforts helping increase access to the health and oral health care everyone deserves."
  • The 2024 Health Access Heroes will be announced in July.

National Indigenous youth program Outside Looking In partners with Sun Life to build pathways to careers in tech

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Outside Looking In (OLI), a national Indigenous youth charity is helping to change that through a partnership with Sun Life centered on increasing exposure among Indigenous youth to digital literacy and in-demand career avenues in technology.

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  • Outside Looking In (OLI), a national Indigenous youth charity is helping to change that through a partnership with Sun Life centered on increasing exposure among Indigenous youth to digital literacy and in-demand career avenues in technology.
  • Sun Life invited Microsoft to be part of the Discovery Week experience, and expand the Alumni's exposure to a wide variety of technology careers.
  • "I don't often see people like myself represented in spaces and it can feel like Indigenous people aren't welcome.
  • Sun Life Discovery Week is part of the Tech for Life stream of OLI's Alumni Career Development Program.

Canadian investment funds report $213B fundraising in 2023

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Quebec based funds ranked in a distant second with $36.35 billion followed by Manitoba, BC and Alberta based funds which raised $8.08 billion, $7.53 billion, and $1.92 billion respectively.

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  • Quebec based funds ranked in a distant second with $36.35 billion followed by Manitoba, BC and Alberta based funds which raised $8.08 billion, $7.53 billion, and $1.92 billion respectively.
  • 1,658 City of Toronto based funds raised $149.8 billion, leading 453 Montreal based funds which raised $35.66 billion.
  • Of the 31 funds, 7 Equity Funds raised $31.28 billion, 11 Fixed Income Funds raised $19.18 billion, 7 Money Market Funds raised $13.69 billion, and 6 Balanced Funds raised $9.69 billion.
  • Investment fund manager, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, led mega ($1 billion and more) fundraising with 7 funds, raising $33.8 billion in 2023.

Sun Life U.S. named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of America's Best Large Employers 2024 by Forbes , building on previous Forbes recognitions including Best Employers for Diversity and America's Best Dental Insurers.

Key Points: 
  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of America's Best Large Employers 2024 by Forbes , building on previous Forbes recognitions including Best Employers for Diversity and America's Best Dental Insurers.
  • In 2022 and 2023 Sun Life U.S. received the Great Places to Work recognition and was named a GirlsClub Top 25 Female Friendly Employer.
  • In 2023 Sun Life U.S. was named by TIME Magazine as a Top Company for Future Leaders .
  • Globally, Sun Life was named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Companies for Women in 2023.

Sun Life U.S. and Boston Celtics close out 10th annual Fit to Win program for YMCA youth

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Fit to Win is a four-week program that teaches kids to embrace fitness, nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, and mindfulness.

Key Points: 
  • Fit to Win is a four-week program that teaches kids to embrace fitness, nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, and mindfulness.
  • "We are fortunate to have great friends and partners at Sun Life and join them in congratulating the youth that have participated in the Fit to Win program," said Ted Dalton, Boston Celtics Chief Partnership Officer.
  • In addition to the Fit to Win program, they offer the #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes annual fundraiser each November, raising money for the YMCA of Greater Boston Healthy Habits program.
  • Since the start of Fit to Win, the program has impacted more than 2,000 students across New England.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. II Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dividend 15 Split Corp. II ("Dividend 15 II") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04792 for each Preferred share.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dividend 15 Split Corp. II ("Dividend 15 II") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04792 for each Preferred share.
  • Distributions are payable March 8, 2024 to shareholders on record as at February 29, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $14.70 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $9.29 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $23.99.
  • Dividend 15 II invests in a high quality portfolio of leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks as follows: Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, CI Financial Corp., BCE Inc., Manulife Financial, Enbridge, Sun Life Financial, TELUS Corporation, Thomson Reuters Corporation, TransAlta Corporation, TC Energy Corporation.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Declares Class A & Preferred Share Dividend

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (the "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.10000 for each Class A share ($1.20 annualized) and $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annualized).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (the "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.10000 for each Class A share ($1.20 annualized) and $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annualized).
  • Distributions are payable March 8, 2024 to shareholders on record as at February 29, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.75 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.42 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $19.17 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dividend 15 Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.10000 for each Class A share ($1.20 annualized) and $0.04583 for each Preferred share ($0.550 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dividend 15 Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.10000 for each Class A share ($1.20 annualized) and $0.04583 for each Preferred share ($0.550 annually).
  • Distributions are payable March 8, 2024 to shareholders on record as at February 29, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $26.60 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $10.58 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $37.18.
  • Dividend 15 invests in a high quality portfolio of leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks as follows: Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, CI Financial Corp., BCE Inc., Manulife Financial, Enbridge, Sun Life Financial, TELUS Corporation, Thomson Reuters Corporation, TransAlta Corporation, TC Energy Corporation.

Financial 15 Split Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial 15 Split Corp. ("Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.12570 for each Class A share ($1.51 annualized) and $0.07708 for each Preferred share ($0.925 annually).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial 15 Split Corp. ("Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.12570 for each Class A share ($1.51 annualized) and $0.07708 for each Preferred share ($0.925 annually).
  • Distributions are payable March 8, 2024 to shareholders on record as at February 29, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $25.31 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.35 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $36.66.
  • Financial 15 invests in a high quality portfolio consisting of 15 financial services companies made up of Canadian and U.S. issuers as follows: Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, Manulife Financial Corporation, Sun Life Financial, Great-West Lifeco, CI Financial Corp, Bank of America, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co.