INVESTMENTS Helping clients make the most of their RRSP Contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is one of the most effective ways for Canadians to save for retirement. If an RRSP is part of your clients’ investment plan, here are some valuable suggestions you may share with your clients. To email this article or post it on your website, visit manulifesolutions.ca/advisor. Segregated Fund changes effective March 11 & April 15, 2016 Manulife will be making changes to the fund line-up in a number of our Segregated Fund contracts. These changes align with those being made on the Manulife Mutual Fund platform and are part of Manulife’s ongoing commitment to providing you and your clients with a strong selection of investment options within our segregated fund line-up. Segregated Fund material now offered in Simplified and Traditional Chinese MK2966 – An overview of the MPIP Segregated Pools platform, MK2285 – InvestmentPlus Investor Brochure and MK2927 – Manulife RetirementPlus client brochure have now been translated to Simplified and Traditional Chinese. All pieces are now available on RepSource. They are also available through the DATAOnline Fulfillment Order System (DATAOnline). Simplified Chinese: Traditional Chinese: The Fed raises rates, so what does that mean for clients? The Fed will hike rates and begin on a path towards rate normalization. Read the latest Economic Note by Megan Greene, Chief Economist on her views of the rate increase and the potential implications. How does the rate increase impact our Portfolio Manager’s views? Read the latest Investment Note on what Dan Janis, Terry Carr and others at Manulife Asset Management have to say about the rate increase. 2015 Segregated Fund allocation estimates 2015 Segregated fund allocation estimates are now posted in Repsource. 2015 Tax slip mailing schedule Mailing schedule for tax slips from Manulife and the former Standard Life. |