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News for Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) reflects its role as an international financial services organization focused on asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions for individual and institutional clients. Because Sun Life operates in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda, its news flow spans multiple regions and business lines.
Investors and followers of SLF can expect regular updates on corporate announcements, including news releases furnished on Form 6-K, shareholder reports and other disclosures tied to its Form 40-F reporting framework. Coverage often highlights Sun Life’s asset management scale, its life and health insurance activities, and developments in its wealth and benefits businesses across different markets.
A significant portion of Sun Life’s recent news relates to Sun Life U.S., which is described as one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits in the United States. Articles cover topics such as employee benefits offerings (dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance and healthcare navigation), workplace culture and recognition as a top employer in various U.S. cities, and partnerships with organizations like the Boston Celtics, the Kansas City Royals Foundation and community health nonprofits.
Readers will also see stories about health access and philanthropy, including the Health Access Hero Awards administered by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, and campaigns like #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes and Strikeout Diabetes that support diabetes prevention, oral health and community wellness programs. In addition, Sun Life issues news on technology and benefits education initiatives, such as making its benefits accessible on Pasito, an AI-powered benefits education and communications platform.
This news page aggregates these items so that investors, clients and observers can follow Sun Life’s corporate developments, benefits initiatives, community partnerships and regulatory news in one place.
On April 5, 2022, Sun Life Indonesia and CIMB Niaga announced a deepened partnership in Indonesia, now extending their collaboration for 15 years starting January 2025. This agreement enhances Sun Life's insurance offerings through all CIMB Niaga channels, leveraging a broad network of 427 branches serving 7 million customers. The partnership aims to address the growing insurance needs of Indonesia's emerging middle class, marking a significant strategy to expand Sun Life's distribution capacity and enhance customer value.
Sun Life and the Boston Celtics celebrated the successful conclusion of the Fit to Win program, a four-week initiative designed for YMCA children in grades 3-6. The hybrid model allowed participation both at home and in local YMCA gyms, encouraging fitness and healthy habits. Participants showed increased exercise frequency and fruit and vegetable consumption through surveys. This year’s program also launched a 'Captain of the Week' initiative to recognize participants. Sun Life continues to support community wellness initiatives in partnership with the Celtics and YMCA of Greater Boston.
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) announced its Annual Meeting of shareholders and voting policyholders will take place on May 11, 2022, either virtually or in person, depending on COVID-19 guidelines. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance and can submit questions during the virtual meeting. The meeting materials, including the 2021 Annual Report, are available online. The company also reported that board members William D. Anderson and Martin J. G. Glynn will retire, while Scott F. Powers will succeed Anderson as Chair of the Board.
Sun Life Financial's CFO, Manjit Singh, will participate in a fireside chat at the National Bank Financial Markets 20th Annual Financial Services Conference on March 23, 2022, at 11:40 a.m. ET. A live webcast can be accessed at www.sunlife.com/NationalBankConference. Post-event, the recording will be available on the Sun Life website. The company, with $1.44 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021, trades on TSX and NYSE under the ticker SLF.
Manjit Singh, EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Sun Life, will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on March 9, 2022, at 8:40 a.m. ET. This virtual event will include a fireside chat with RBC's Darko Mihelic. Interested parties can access the live webcast at www.sunlife.com/RBCGlobalFinancialConference, which will be archived post-event. Sun Life is a global financial services organization with over $1.44 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021.
Sun Life U.S. has introduced Benefits Explorer, a digital platform designed to support employees during benefits enrollment. This innovative tool offers access to live benefits counselors and helps users navigate their options all year long. The launch responds to a strong demand for ongoing benefits education, with 85% of employers favoring such initiatives, as highlighted in a recent survey. Benefits Explorer aims to enhance decision-making for employees by providing tailored content and resources for informed choices.
On February 24, 2022, Sun Life executive leaders, including President and CEO Kevin Strain and SVP Alanna Boyd, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the RBC Capital Markets Global Environmental, Social and Governance Conference at 9:45 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the live webcast at www.sunlife.com/RBCESGconference, which will also be archived post-event. Sun Life Financial, trading under the symbol SLF, offers diverse financial services globally, with total assets under management of $1.44 trillion as of December 31, 2021.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF, NYSE: SLF) has declared a $0.66 dividend per share on its common shares, payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2022. This amount remains unchanged from the previous quarter. Additionally, dividends on Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares were also announced, with amounts ranging from $0.094870 to $0.281250 per share. All declared dividends are deemed eligible dividends under the Income Tax Act of Canada. The company reported total assets under management of $1.44 trillion as of December 31, 2021.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) reported strong Q4 and annual results for 2021, with Q4 net income of $1,078 million, up 45% year-over-year. Annual net income increased 64% to $3,934 million. Underlying net income for Q4 grew 4% to $898 million, and 10% annually to $3,533 million. Key growth drivers included a 13% rise in insurance sales and a 15% increase in assets under management, totaling $1.4 trillion. The company aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 and has committed to a 20% dividend increase, ensuring strong shareholder returns.