News releases

December 12, 2008
Sun Life Financial completes previously announced sale of its 37% interest in CI FinancialSun Life Financial Inc. (TSX/NYSE: SLF) today announced that the previously announced sale of its 37% interest in CI Financial Income Fund to Scotiabank has closed.
Tags : global operations, investments
November 25, 2008
Sun Life Financial executive named as one of Canada's most powerful womenGreta Cusworth, Senior Vice-President, Sun Life Financial International, has earned the title as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
Tags : achievements, global operations
November 18, 2008
Sun Life Financial hosts Investor Day 2008Sun Life holds Investor Day 2008 at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 20, providing investors and analysts with an update on company performance, business strategy, and worldwide operations.
Tags : executive speeches, global operations
November 06, 2008
Sun Life Financial’s China operations recognized for exceptional corporate social responsibility by Canada China Business CouncilSun Life and its joint venture partner in China, the China Everbright Group, have been honoured with the Exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility award by the Canada China Business Council.
Tags : achievements, corporate responsibility, global operations
October 30, 2008
Sun Life Financial declares quarterly dividend on Common and Preferred SharesThe Board of Directors of Sun Life today announced a quarterly shareholder dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable January 2, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2008.
Tags : financial results, share dividends
October 21, 2008
Sun Life Financial reports third quarter 2008 results
Sun Life announces a net loss of $396 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared with net income of $577 million in the same period last year.
Tags : financial results, quarterly results
October 20, 2008
Sun Life Financial hosts analysts’ conference callSun Life Financial Inc. will hold an analysts’ conference call tomorrow, October 21.
Tags : executive speeches, financial results, quarterly results
October 06, 2008
Sun Life Financial announces the sale of its 37% interest in CI FinancialSun Life sells its 37% interest in CI Financial Income Fund for $2.3 billion to Scotiabank in an all cash, private transaction.
Tags : global operations, investments
September 29, 2008
Sun Life Financial announces executive management changesSun Life announces additions and other movements in its executive management team enhancing Sun Life's U.S. management expertise in the world's largest financial services market while leveraging leadership strength to accelerate international growth.
Tags : global operations
September 26, 2008
Sun Life Financial statement on Washington Mutual holdingsIn response to the notice issued by the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding Washington Mutual Inc., Sun Life announces the following exposures
Tags : global operations, investments
September 22, 2008
Sun Life Global Investments President, Kevin Dougherty, to speak at CIBC World Markets 7th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor ConferenceKevin Dougherty, President, Sun Life Global Investments, provides an overview of Sun Life’s global asset management platform and opportunities for growth.
Tags : executive speeches, global operations, investments
September 17, 2008
Sun Life Financial statement on AIG holdingsIn response to the statement by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board concerning American International Group Inc. ("AIG"), Sun Life Financial Inc. announces its exposure to AIG.
Tags : global operations, investments
September 15, 2008
Sun Life Financial statement on Lehman holdingsIn response to the announcement by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. of its intent to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, Sun Life Financial Inc. announces its exposure to Lehman.
Tags : global operations, investments
September 08, 2008
Sun Life Financial Canada President, Dean Connor, to speak at Scotia Capital Financials Summit 2008 ConferenceDean Connor, President, Sun Life Financial Canada, provides an update on Sun Life Financial Canada's operations and strategy for growth.
Tags : executive speeches, global operations
July 31, 2008
Sun Life Financial reports second quarter 2008 results Operating earnings per share of $0.91
Sun Life Financial Inc. today announced operating earnings of $519 million for the second quarter of 2008.
Tags : financial results, quarterly results
July 31, 2008
Sun Life Financial declares quarterly dividend on Common & Preferred SharesThe Board of Directors of Sun Life Financial Inc. announce a quarterly shareholder dividend.
Tags : financial results, share dividends
July 24, 2008
Sun Life Financial hosts second quarter 2008 earnings conference callSun Life Financial Inc. releases its second quarter 2008 financial results at approximately 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2008 and holds its earnings conference call and audio webcast at 4 p.m. ET the same day.
Tags : executive speeches, financial results, quarterly results
June 26, 2008
Sun Life Financial completes offering of Subordinated Unsecured DebenturesSun Life Financial Inc. announces the successful completion of a public offering in Canada of $350 million principal amount of Series 2008-2 Subordinated Unsecured 5.12% Fixed/Floating Debentures due in 2018.
Tags : financial results
June 20, 2008
Sun Life Financial announces offering of Subordinated Unsecured DebenturesSun Life Financial Inc. (TSX/NYSE:SLF) announces it intends to issue in Canada up to $350 million principal amount of Series 2008-2 Subordinated Unsecured 5.12% Fixed/Floating Debentures due in 2018.
Tags : financial results
June 16, 2008
Sun Life Financial Senior Vice-President Gary Comerford receives 2008 President’s Award from Indo-Canada Chamber of CommerceGary Comerford, Senior Vice-President, International, is honoured with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC)’s 2008 President’s Award for his role in strengthening the trade relationship between Canada and India.
Tags : achievements, global operations
May 16, 2008
Sun Life Financial donates $150,000 to earthquake relief efforts in ChinaSun Life Financial Inc. announces it is donating CDN$150,000 to support relief efforts for victims following earthquakes in China’s Sichuan province.
Tags : corporate responsibility, global operations
May 13, 2008
Sun Life Financials Public Accountability Statement 2007 now availableSun Life Financial's Public Accountability Statement 2007, Making life brighter, details Sun Life Financial's commitment to social responsibility, and its positive impact on communities through support for health-related matters, social services, arts and culture, and education, and its commitment to sustainability.
Tags : corporate responsibility, global operations
May 07, 2008
Sun Life Financial to hold Annual MeetingSun Life Financial Inc. will hold its annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario on May 14, 2008.
Tags : executive speeches, financial results, global operations
May 06, 2008
Sun Life Financial declares quarterly dividend on Common and Preferred SharesThe Board of Directors of Sun Life Financial Inc. announce a quarterly shareholder dividend payable July 2, 2008.
Tags : financial results, share dividends
May 06, 2008
Sun Life CFO Rick McKenney named to Canada's Top 40 Under 40TMRick McKenney, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named a recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40TM for 2007.
Tags : achievements
April 29, 2008
Sun Life Financial hosts first quarter 2008 earnings conference callSun Life Financial Inc. releases its first quarter 2008 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, and will hold its earnings conference call and audio webcast at 10 a.m. the same day.
Tags : executive speeches, financial results, quarterly results
March 27, 2008
Sun Life Financial’s 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Management Information Circular now availableSun Life Financial Inc. (TSX, NYSE: SLF) today announced that its 2007 Annual Report and its Notice of Annual Meeting and Management Information Circular for the May 14, 2008 Annual Meeting are now available online.
Tags : financial results
February 22, 2008
Sun Life Financial donates $100,000 to support disaster relief work in ChinaSun Life Financial and its China joint venture Sun Life Everbright announced they will make a donation of more than $100,000 to support relief efforts in the wake of China’s severe weather disaster.
Tags : corporate responsibility, global operations
February 14, 2008
Sun Life Financial increases quarterly dividend on Common Shares and declares dividend on Preferred SharesThe Board of Directors of Sun Life Financial Inc. announce a quarterly shareholder dividend payable April 1, 2008.
Tags : financial results, share dividends
February 14, 2008
Sun Life Financial reports record 2007 and solid fourth quarter results
Sun Life Financial Inc. today announced operating earnings of $560 million for the fourth quarter of 2007.
Tags : financial results, quarterly results
February 07, 2008
Sun Life Financial hosts fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference callSun Life Financial Inc. will release its fourth quarter 2007 financial results at approximately 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2008, and will hold its earnings conference call at 11 a.m. the same day.
Tags : executive speeches, financial results, quarterly results
January 30, 2008
Sun Life Financial completes offering of Subordinated Unsecured DebenturesSun Life Financial Inc. announces the successful completion of a public offering in Canada of $400 million principal amount of Series 2008-1 Subordinated Unsecured 5.59% Fixed/Floating Debentures due in 2023.
Tags : financial results
January 28, 2008
Sun Life Financial U.S. President, Robert C. Salipante, to speak at Citigroup’s 2008 Financial Services ConferenceRobert Salipante, President, Sun Life Financial U.S., provides an overview of Sun Life's U.S. operations, including an update on its integration of the Employee Benefits Group acquisition and a closer look at its Variable Annuity business.
Tags : executive speeches, global operations
January 25, 2008
Sun Life Financial announces offering of Subordinated Unsecured DebenturesSun Life Financial Inc. (TSX/NYSE:SLF) announced today that it intends to issue in Canada up to $400 million principal amount of Series 2008-1 Subordinated Unsecured 5.59% Fixed/Floating Debentures due in 2023.
Tags : financial results
January 10, 2008
Sun Life Financial renews normal course share repurchase programSun Life Financial Inc. announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid.
Tags : financial results

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