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Jarislowsky Fraser has informed us of changes within their team of investment professionals.

The investment firm Fiera Sceptre is buying out Natcan; Vaults into ranks of Canada's top five Independent Asset Managers

Management at Invesco Canada has advised us of a change within their team of investment professionals.

Sprucegrove has informed us of changes to their team of investment professionals.

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We are replacing the McLean Budden Canadian Equity Growth Fund with the Fiera Sceptre Canadian Equity Growth Fund...

The objectives of a benefits plan is to engage employees, improve retention and attract the best candidates. But how do plan sponsors ensure they're meeting these objectives?

If your plan's fiscal year starts on January 1st you have to send us the estimate of your contributions for the year 2012, before February 29

A new global equity fund, specialized and adapted to risks, enhances our offering. Two existing funds undergo changes in their management teams.

How do you entice participants to take advantage of their group retirement website?

Survey of retirement savings plan participants reveals participants are well informed, rather optimistic about their retirement and willing to save more.

Following the legal changes at the federal level and in several Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia will pass and implement a new law to modify its retirement plans. Here are the outlines.

Last July, Desjardins Financial Security and Morningstar introduced Portrait 360º, a sophisticated portfolio tool that allows participants to see how all their investments are working together.

Desjardins Financial Security simplifies your participants' lives with regards to their group savings retirement plans. They now have direct access to a variety of new online transactions.

Do your participants need some motivation to top up their RRSP? From January 9th to February 29th, participants can enter the "your RRSP, your way" contest for a chance to double their contributions. There's an added bonus if they contribute online.

Looking for better return potential and stability, the company has set changes to its strategy on international equities that will impact the Greystone Balanced Fund, currently available on our platform.

Need to reach our Integrated Retirement Management Centre or Customer Contact Centre? Want to send your last contributions of the year to your Group RRSP or make cash withdrawals? Please note these important hours and deadlines!

yourwaymobile.ca is a fun and easy way to see if you or your participants are saving enough for retirement.

Next month, Desjardins Financial Security will launch essential - a new electronic newsletter for plan sponsors that will replace the Info Note.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed that McLean Budden will become a subsidiary of MFS Investment Management.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee would like to inform you of an upcoming change to the Jarislowsky Fraser Balanced Fund investment policy.

Desjardins Financial Security will soon be surveying group retirement savings plan sponsors and administrators to evaluate their satisfaction level of our products and services.

On July 22, 2011, the Bernstein International Equity Value Fund was replaced by the Pyramis Select International Equity Fund in the Multi-Management 65/35, 80/20 and 100 Funds.

Desjardins Financial Security and Morningstar have partnered together to offer 360º Portrait, a new online tool for participants. On July 16th, 2011, 360º Portrait will be available to all group retirement savings plan participants.

In March 2011, we announced the acquisition of ING Real Estate Investment Management by CB Richard Ellis. This acquisition has led to the creation of a new entity: CBRE Clarion Securities.

As part of the fund governance process, Morningstar would like to notify you of changes to the Foresight portfolios.

David Charbonneau, Senior Vice-President, Group Retirement Savings, Desjardins Financial Security, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-François Pelletier as Regional Vice-President, Business Development, National Accounts

Richard Fortier, President and Chief Operating Officer, Life and Health Insurance, Desjardins Financial Security, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Charbonneau as Senior Vice-President, Group Retirement Savings

By analysing employee demographics and using a variety of tools and resources, our customized education and communication program evolves and adapts to meet the specific needs of participants.

As you may be aware, Canada Post employees might walk out if a collective agreement isn't reached by May 24.

Invesco Trimark recently informed the Group Retirement Savings Funds Management Committee of changes within their investment team.

Starting May 14, 2011, you'll see some new improvements to On Target Retirement – the online personalized retirement goal tracker on the Participant Services website.

Starting May 25, 2011, Desjardins Financial Security Group Retirement Savings (GRS) clients will be able to have an automatic transfer service for their GRS plan contributions.

We would like to remind Investment Only (IO) plan sponsors that the Financial Report will now be sent through our secure website.

The results are in from the "Twice as Nice" contest held between January 1 and March 1, 2011.

We are proud to announce the launch of an improved report offering.

Jarislowky Fraser recently informed the Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee of changes within their investment team.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed of the acquisition by CB Richard Ellis of ING Group Global Real Estate Investment Management Businesses.

With the unique E3 approach, participants in group retirement plans will be enticed, encouraged and engaged to save for retirement.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee has been recently informed by the management of Franklin Templeton of changes within their Bissett Investment Management Division.

This year we will once again be conducting a group RRSP campaign for participants.

As part of the fund governance process, Morningstar would like to notify you of changes to two of the Foresight portfolios: Foresight 50/50 and Foresight 60/40.

With the end of the year fast approaching, we would like to inform you that our offices will be closed for a few days to allow our staff to enjoy the holidays.

Within days of its 110th anniversary, Desjardins Group, Canada’s leading cooperative financial group, has been named Bank of the Year 2010

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed of changes within the organization of some of our fund managers.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed by BlackRock of changes within their organization.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed of the following changes within the small capitalization equity team at Fiera Sceptre.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee has been informed that the previously announced Fiera Capital and Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited merger has been completed as at September 1, 2010.

Desjardins Financial Security has recently launched a new online service that allows our intermediaries (brokers and consultants) to get read-only access to a participant's financial summary via the plan sponsor website.

Twelve new pooled funds were recently added to our offer.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed by the management of Montrusco Bolton of changes within their organization.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed by Alliance Bernstein of changes within their organization.

Starting September 2010, participant statements will have a fresh new look. They've been improved and are now simpler, easier to understand and customizable.

As of July 1, 2010, Ontario and British Colombia have adopted measures to implement the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). This measure will have a slight impact on the returns of our funds.

The management of Fiera Capital recently informed the Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee that it had signed a merger agreement with Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited.

In order to better serve the needs and expectations of our diverse clientele, Desjardins Financial Security has completely re-designed its website. The new site will go live on May 31, 2010.

The Group Retirement Savings Fund Management Committee was recently informed by MFS Investment Management of changes within their organization effective July 1, 2010.