Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for August 2014

September 16, 2014

Toronto, ON – September 16, 2014 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending August 31, 2014, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry reached $1.13 trillion. Year-to-date, industry AUM increased by $131 billion or 13.1%.

Net sales for the mutual funds industry totalled $4.13 billion. Net sales of long-term funds were $4.09 billion and net sales of money market funds were $35.8 million.

For more information on these results, click here. https://www.ific.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-08-Industry-Overview.pdf/8669/

Data for this report is compiled from IFIC and other sources to comprehensively reflect the size and activity of the Canadian retail mutual funds industry. Aggregate totals are provided by Investor Economics.

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 contact:
Sara Clodman
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC)
Phone: 416-309-2317
Email: Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Website: www.ific.ca

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