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Marking the wind down of baseball season, Sun Life U.S. and the Kansas City Royals Foundation have successfully completed the first "Every Single Smile" campaign, reaching their $50,000 goal to help TeamSmile expand access to dental care for youth in underserved communities across Kansas City. TeamSmile is a leading nonprofit organization providing large-scale dental clinics for local children in cities throughout the country, in partnership with professional sports organizations. Through this s

New research from Sun Life Asia reveals that the biggest threat to preserving wealth across generations may not be market volatility or family conflict, but whether beneficiaries are ready to manage what they inherit. While legacy planning is becoming more common across Asia, only one in five people say they feel fully prepared to pass on their legacy today.

Sun Life Financial has delivered a strong share price run in recent years, which naturally raises the question of whether the current price is still grounded in what the business earns. With the stock now reflecting several years of gains, the valuation debate has shifted firmly to what its earnings can support from here. Over the past 5 years the share price has returned 115.4%, so any new buyer is effectively being asked to pay a much steeper price for each dollar of earnings than in the...

Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO, SLF) intends to redeem all of the outstanding CA$500 million of Series 2

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Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) ("Sun Life") today announced that 1,400 of its 6,838,672 Class A Non-cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 10R (the "Series 10R Shares") have been elected for conversion on September 30, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into Class A Non-cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 11QR (the "Series 11QR Shares"), and 621,829 of its 1,161,328 Series 11QR Shares have been elected for conversion on September 30, 2026 on a one-for-one basis int

Sun Life U.S. has earned recognition as one of Hartford's Top Workplaces by the Hartford Courant for the sixth consecutive year. The honor reflects the company's commitment to fostering a purpose-driven culture that makes employees feel connected to their work and supported in their personal and professional growth. This achievement adds to Sun Life's expanding list of workplace recognitions, including USA Today, the Boston Globe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Kansas City Star and K

SLGI Asset Management Inc. ("Sun Life Global Investments") announces the following regular cash distributions for the month ending September 30, 2026 in respect of the exchange-traded series of units of funds managed by Sun Life Global Investments ("ETF Series"), as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record on September 23, 2026 will receive cash distributions for the respective ETF Series payable on September 30, 2026.

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Detailed price information for Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO) said Friday that it will aim to deploy CA$5 billion over five years into

Two of Sun Life's most influential leaders have been recognized by WXN Media as 2026 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners. Jessica Tan, Executive Vice-President and President, Sun Life Canada, and Laura Money, Executive Vice-President, Chief Information and Technology Innovation Officer, Sun Life, bring decades of leadership across markets, industries and disciplines. Their global perspectives, deep expertise and commitment to Clients are helping shape Sun Life's future, accelerat

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced the applicable dividend rates for its Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 10R (the "Series 10R Shares") and Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 11QR (the "Series 11QR Shares").

After a 5 year gain of 107.8%, Sun Life Financial now looks more like a stock that has already done a lot of work for investors rather than an obvious bargain, and its broader valuation checks lean on the expensive side even though traditional market multiples suggest the shares are roughly in line with peers. Over the past 5 years, Sun Life Financial has returned 107.8%, which puts more focus on whether the current price leaves much room for further value to emerge. Recent moves to expand...

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) and Wilton Re have formed a joint reinsurance venture called Windsor Life Re to focus on the US market. The new entity is set up to manage large life and annuity blocks and to provide risk solutions for US insurers. Both partners have committed significant capital to Windsor Life Re as part of a long term growth plan in US reinsurance and asset management. Sun Life Financial is far from the only insurer leaning into reinsurance and income focused products, so it...

SLF and Wilton Re's partnership expands reinsurance and asset management, with Windsor Life Re targeting $10 billion in assets.

Under the agreement, Wilton Re will establish Windsor Life Re, an affiliated reinsurer domiciled in the US and Bermuda, with long-term strategic capital commitments from both parties.

Kevin Strain, Sun Life's President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Scotiabank Financials Summit. He will be joined by Mike Rizvanovic, Managing Director, Canadian Financial Services, Scotiabank.

Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO, SLF) said Tuesday it is joining forces with Wilton Re to launch a new re

Sun Life announced the launch of Online Counselling, by Dialogue, giving Canadians a new way to connect with registered mental health professionals through secure virtual appointments. Available through Sun Life's digital healthcare experience, Online Counselling makes it easier for Canadians to access mental health care as part of a broader network of health, wellness and benefits support.

Advisors play an important role in helping Canadians navigate some of life's most significant financial decisions. To help advisors spend more time supporting Clients and less time on administrative work, Sun Life is expanding its use of AI. The company's growing suite of advisor tools includes Notes Assistant, which recently earned a 2026 CIO Award Canada, and a newly launched AI-powered advisor concierge. Together, these tools help advisors reduce administrative work, find information faster a

Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) separately said on Wednes

SLGI Asset Management Inc. ("Sun Life Global Investments") announces the following regular cash distributions for the month ending August 31, 2026 in respect of the exchange-traded series of units of funds managed by Sun Life Global Investments ("ETF Series"), as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record on August 24, 2026 will receive cash distributions for the respective ETF Series payable on August 31, 2026.

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, updating its dividend and buyback activity, and outlining board and executive changes that reshape its leadership profile. See our latest analysis for Sun Life Financial. Sun Life Financial's recent Q2 earnings, dividend decisions and leadership updates come after a strong run, with a year to date share price return of 30.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.67%. This reflects building...

Sun Life Financial Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 net income of C$1.03 billion, up from C$735 million a year earlier, while also announcing executive changes, including the planned 2027 transition of board chair and a July 2026 shift in senior management roles. The company paired these results with a maintained common dividend of C$0.96 per share, ongoing preferred share dividends, and completion of a share repurchase tranche, underscoring continued capital returns to shareholders. We’ll...

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) announced upcoming executive leadership changes, including a new chair of the Board and a new client focused executive role. Joseph Natale is set to become chair of the Board, bringing experience from major public company roles. Linda M. Dougherty will move into a newly titled executive position centered on client and strategy responsibilities. These leadership changes at Sun Life Financial highlight a broader focus on governance and long term resilience that...

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) ("Sun Life") today announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its currently outstanding Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 10R (the "Series 10R Shares") nor its currently outstanding Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 11QR (the "Series 11QR Shares") on September 30, 2026. As a result, subject to certain conditions, the holders of Series 10R Shares have the right to convert all o

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Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF) reported second-quarter 2026 underlying net income of CAD 1.12 billion, up from CAD 1.02 billion a year earlier, as earnings increased across its Canadian, Asian and U.S. operations and asset-management businesses. Underlying earnings per share rose 13% year over year t

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TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says its second-quarter profit was up 41 per cent from last year.