February 7, 2020

Earn 10% more commission on Empire Life Guaranteed Investment Funds digital deposits

For a limited time, all Empire Life Guaranteed Investment Funds (GIF) digital deposits will earn an extra 10% commission. This includes GIF applications using the Fast & Full Investment App, Fundserv deposits via Wire Order, additional GIF deposits processed through the Empire Life My Advisor Dashboard and recurring Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD).¹ What's more, submit your first Fast & Full Investment App and receive a $50 bonus on your next commission payment from Empire Life.²

The 10% digital commission bonus is available from January 1 to June 30, 2020!

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¹ The campaign will pay an extra commission on all eligible deposits received and processed into Empire Life Guaranteed Investment Funds contracts - GIF 75/75, GIF 75/100 and GIF 100/100 from January 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. (ET) to June 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (ET). All existing recurring Pre-Authorized Debits (PADs) as of January 1, 2020 will receive the GIF digital commission bonus. For more details, see Information Circular number: 2020-03.
² To be eligible for the $50 bonus, your first Fast & Full investment application must be submitted between January 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. (ET) and June 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) with the policy issued by 4:00 p.m. (ET) June 30, 2020 as per Bonus Rules. Total bonus reward per advisor is $50 and its value will be included as taxable income for 2020.

The latest update to My Advisor Dashboard makes online seg fund deposits even faster!

The online deposit option is a simple, fast and easy way to make additional deposits and set up PADs. And now it’s even better with pre-filled owner information and fund codes. The deposit is made via an online form so there’s no paperwork or cheques required. It supports both in person and non-face-to-face client meetings.

Make the most of this RRSP season with our new and improved additional deposit process. And complete deposits in less than 5 minutes!   

Check out our video to see how easy the process is

Make an additional deposit now!

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Empire Life segregated funds win FundGrade A+ awards

We’re pleased to announce Empire Life has won two 2019 Fundata FundGrade A+ awards for
Empire Life Elite Balanced Fund, and Empire Life Premier Equity Fund. The award-winning funds exemplify our conservative, value-oriented, disciplined investment style, with a strong emphasis on providing downside protection to help build wealth.

Find out more about the award winning funds.

The FundGrade A+® rating is used with permission from Fundata Canada Inc., all rights reserved. Fundata is a leading provider of market and investment funds data to the Canadian financial services industry and business media. The Fund-Grade A+® rating identifies funds that have consistently demonstrated the best risk-adjusted returns throughout an entire calendar year. For more information on the rating system, please visit www.Fundata.com/ProductsServices/FundGrade.aspx.

Commission Bonus Extended – the Fast & Full® Life App will still earn 10% more FYC than paper in 2020!

Empire Life is pleased to announce that we are extending the Fast & Full^® Life App bonus FYC program to June 30, 2020.

More advisors used the Fast & Full^® Life App in 2019 than ever before, in fact 21% more than in 2018². Make it your New Year’s Resolution in 2020 to save time, provide better service and earn more commission.

Don’t miss out on bonus FYC rates in 2020!

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¹ Additional FYC is bonusable. Available on all life insurance products and applications using the Fast & Full^® Life Application. This promotion can be withdrawn by Empire Life at any time.
² Fast & Full^® user data Jan to Dec 2019. Empire data on file.

Empire Life Investments announces portfolio manager promotions

Empire Life Investments Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of two investment team members. Greg Chan, CFA, Senior Investment Analyst is promoted to Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities and Albert Ngo, MFE, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, is promoted to Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income.

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Did you miss our latest CIO Conference Call?

Missed our CIO Conference Call “Explore a new decade of opportunities” or would you like to listen again? The replay and transcript are now available.

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TRIIPSS Webinar "Short Term Focus; Long Term View" - Replay now available!

The recent TRIIPSS Webinar Short Term Focus; Long Term View, held on January 28th is now available on demand.

Join Peter Wouters as he discusses the importance of putting the right kind of focus and attention to saving and investing money at the beginning of the year. CE credits offer expires March 31, 2020.

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Seize the opportunity south of the border

Get access to opportunities in one of the broadest and deepest capital markets in the world with the Empire Life American Value Fund.

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Empire Life December 31, 2019 Investment Statements

The Empire Life December 31, 2019 Investment Statements were mailed to customers beginning January 20, 2020.  A PDF copy of these statements is available on the Business Centre and you can choose individual or bulk statements as needed.

See the Information Circular for details

President's Letter and Market Commentary

Do you need a Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) certifying letter?

Need us to complete an MRDT certifying letter? To make sure your letter is received at Empire Life by February 14, 2020, please take the following steps:

Step 1:
Visit the MDRT website to download the qualifying letter and complete the appropriate sections.

Step 2:
Mail the completed letter to: Empire Life, 259 King St East, Kingston ON  K7L 3A8, Attention: Leanne Dowling OR Email a scan of the completed letter to: salescentre@empire.ca

Once received, we will complete the letter and send it back to you.

Updated distribution "Best Practices Handbook" now available

Distribution Practices is pleased to announce we have updated the Best Practices Handbook.The handbook is a compilation of rules, procedures and guidelines relating to distribution compliance and market conduct. At Empire Life, we want to ensure that our distributors have the tools and knowledge to meet their requirements and conduct themselves appropriately.

Download the Best Practices Handbook