2007 press releases

Desjardins Financial Security's penetration of the Canadian market continues to bear fruit.

According to a national study published today by Desjardins Financial Security, the current habits, lifestyles and attitudes among baby boomers have put the traditional “all play and no work” retirement mentality on the verge of extinction.

The Helios Contract launched on October 29 sets itself apart part not only with its flexible made-to-measure approach and its Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit, but also with another innovative feature: the reimbursement of fees.

Desjardins Financial Security is entering a new age in retirement planning solutions with the launch of Helios, its new Guaranteed Investment Fund Contract, on October 29, 2007.

Desjardins Financial Security is changing the name of its funds and adding both new fund managers and a new fund to its portfolio effective October 29, 2007.

For the fourth consecutive year, and the fifth time since 2001, Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) has won several awards in the Insurance & Financial Communicators Association (IFCA) contest.

Desjardins Financial Security has acquired a sizeable real estate complex in Lévis belonging to the Soeurs de la Charité de Québec.

As part of Optigestion, its multi-management investment program for pension funds, Desjardins Financial Security is offering alternative management accessibility for three new investment funds.

Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company (DFS) and Shoppers Drug Mart®/Pharmaprix® are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement offering Shoppers/Pharmaprix Optimum Members™ three days of complimentary travel insurance effective…

Desjardins Financial Security continues to have a very strong year.

What better time of year than ‘back to school’, to address the importance of teaching children to manage stress effectively?

Better insurance programs for employees at a more competitive cost to Ontario healthcare providers are some of the most significant benefits of a new insurance partnership between the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and Desjardins Financial Security…

Desjardins Financial Security has developed a crystal ball to help Canadians forecast the potential outlook of their retirement incomes with the assistance of their financial advisor.

Desjardins Financial Security had a very strong first quarter, in fact the best ever in the company's history.

Desjardins Financial Security is expanding its retirement plan sponsor services with the launch of TRACE Lifecycle Environment.

To officially launch National Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Desjardins Financial Security today released a study that shows that mental health continues to be a taboo issue in the workplace.

Bragging rights about being a workaholic may be coming to an end and being replaced by a focus on the family according to a study published today by Desjardins Financial Security.

For the year ended December 31, 2006, Desjardins Financial Security had operating income of $202.8 million, for a 9.7% increase.

Many workers dream of exotic travel alongside their spouse or partner when they envision their life in retirement, but according to a recent retirement survey by Desjardins Financial Security, close to three-quarters (72%) of couples surveyed…

Desjardins Financial Security expands Millennia III Segregated Funds portfolio with the addition of Franklin Templeton Quotential Portfolios, as part of the Millennia lll Turnkey Solutions.