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IFIC Welcomes New Members

June 25, 2014

Toronto, ON – June 25, 2014 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada and WhiteHaven Securities Inc. have joined IFIC as members, effective June 25, 2014.

“On behalf of our board and membership, I am pleased to welcome The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada and WhiteHaven Securities Inc. as members of IFIC,” said Joanne De Laurentiis, president and CEO. “IFIC provides a forum for dealers and fund managers to work together to effectively serve investors’ needs. Each new member brings an added perspective to IFIC’s understanding of industry concerns, and strengthens our ability to represent the full spectrum of industry and investor interests.”

Established in 1920, The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada works with independent advisors across Canada to offer individual life and health insurance, retirement and savings products, and group benefits.

WhiteHaven Securities Inc. provides investment solutions to address the retirement and estate planning needs of Canadians.

“We look forward to having these new members help fulfill the industry’s commitment to empower investors to make sound financial decisions, and to promote a strong and stable investment sector,” De Laurentiis added.


About IFIC

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canada’s investment funds industry. IFIC brings together 150 organizations, including fund managers, distributors and industry service organizations, to foster a strong, stable investment sector where investors can realize their financial goals. By connecting Canada’s savers to Canada’s economy, our industry contributes significantly to Canadian economic growth and job creation. The organization is proud to have served Canada’s mutual funds industry and its investors for more than 50 years.

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For more information:

Sara Clodman, Senior Manager, Public Affairs
(sclodman@ific.ca | 416-309-2317)

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For more information contact:
Sara Clodman
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada
Phone: 416-309-2317
Email: sclodman@ific.ca

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