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Empire Life Investments Inc. announces changes in risk ratings of certain funds

Empire Life Investments Inc. announces changes in risk ratings of certain funds

TORONTO , Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Life Investments Inc. (ELII) announced that the risk ratings for the funds listed below have changed as indicated.

FundPrior Risk RatingNew Risk Rating
Empire Life Emblem Balanced PortfolioLowLow to medium
Empire Life Monthly Income Mutual FundLowLow to medium
Empire Life Emblem Moderate Growth PortfolioLowLow to medium
Empire Life Dividend Growth Mutual FundLow to mediumMedium

Empire reviews the risk rating for each fund at a minimum on an annual basis, as well as when a fund undergoes a material change. These changes are the result of an annual review, and are not results of any changes to the investment objectives, strategies or management of the funds.

About Empire Life

Established in 1923, Empire Life is a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited. The Company’s mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. As of September 30, 2020 Empire Life had total assets under management of $18.2 billion. Follow Empire Life on Twitter @EmpireLife or visit for more information.

About Empire Life Investments Inc.

Empire Life Investments Inc. (ELII) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Empire Life Insurance Company. The company manages and offers mutual funds and is the portfolio manager of the Empire Life segregated funds. Follow Empire Life Investments Inc. on Twitter @EmpireLifeInv or visit  for more information. 

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed and past performance may not be repeated. This communication is not to be construed as a public offering to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Such an offer can only be made by way of a prospectus or other applicable offering document and should be read carefully before making any investment. This release is for information purposes only. Investors should consult their financial advisor for details and risk factors regarding specific strategies and various investment products.

Contact:

Julie Tompkins

VP, Corporate Services & Chief Communications Officer

(613) 548-1890 Ext. 3301



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04/02/2021

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SLF. MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RY. GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC.
MFC. BANK NOVA SCOTIA PFD.
BNS. GREAT WEST LIFECO- PFD
BMO. ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 4.90% PFD. SERIES W
CM GREAT-WEST LIFECO PFD. SERIES H
NA BANK OF MONTREAL PFD.
GWO SUN LIFE FINANCIAL PFD. (CL A) SER. 2
BNS.PR.F BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PFD.
GWO_ps MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP
RY.PR.W CANADIAN WESTERN BANK PR C PFD.
CM_po BANK OF MONTREAL PR B PFD.
GWO.PR.H NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA PR X PFD.
BMO_pr TORONTO-DOMINION BANK C PFD.
SLF.PR.B EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE CO NON CUM RATE RESET PFD REGISTERED SHS SERIES 1
SLF_ph BANK OF MONTREAL
BNS_pb BANK OF MONTREAL CL B SERIES 25 PFD.
BMO_py BANK OF MONTREAL CL B SERIES 10 PFD.
NA.PR.W BANK OF MONTREAL- PFD
MFC_pl ROYAL BANK OF CANADA PFD.
CWB.PR.C ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 1ST PFD.
BMO.PR.B ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 1ST PFD. SERIES AE
NA.PR.X ROYAL BANK OF CANADA PFD. H
TD_pfc ROYAL BANK OF CANADA- PFD
EML.PR.A ROYAL BANK CANADA MONTREAL QUEBEC PR J PFD.
IFC ROYAL BANK PR M PFD.
LB ROYAL BANK PR P PFD.
CWB ROYAL BANK PR Q PFD.
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA - PREF SHARE
BMO.PR.Q NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA PFD. SERIES 15
BMO.PR.A NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA- PFD
BMO_ps NATIONAL BNK CAN PFD.
RY.PR.A LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA
RY.PR.C LAURENTIAN PR J PFD.
RY.PR.E CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE CL A
RY.PR.F CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE SERIES 32 PFD.
RY_pz CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE PFD. CL A
RY_pj TORONTO DOMINION PFD.
RY_pm TORONTO-DOMINION BANK D PFD.
RY_pp TORONTO DOMINION BANK
RY_pq TORONTO-DOMINI PFD.
RYPRT CANADIAN WESTERN BANK PR B PFD.
RY/TO BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PRD PFD.
NA.PR.K BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 5-YEAR PFD. SERIES 30
NA_ps BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 5-YEAR PFD. SERIES 32
NA.PR.A BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PR G PFD.
LB_ph INTACT FINANCIAL CORP PFD.
LB.PR.J INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CM_pq GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. 5.9% 1ST PFD. SERIES F
TD.PF.B GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. 5.2% PFD.
TD_pfd GREAT-WEST LIFECO
TD_pfe GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. 5.65% 1ST PFD.
TD.PF.H GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. 5.8% 1ST PFD.
CWB_pb GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. PFD. N
CWB-W GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC PFD.
CBWBF MANULIFE FINANCIAL CL A PFD. SERIES 2
BNS_pd MANULIFE FINANCIAL 4.5% PFD. CL A SERIES 3
BNS.PR.Y MANULIFE FINANCIAL PRF P PFD.
BNS.PR.Z MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. CL 1 SERIES 3 PFD F
BNS.PR.G MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP PFD.
IFC_pa MANULIFE FI PR N PFD.
IFC_pc MANULIFE FIN PR O PFD.
IIC SUN LIFE FINANCIAL (CL A) PFD. SERIES 1
IIC/LV SUN LIFE FINANCIAL CL A PFD. SERIES 3
GWO.PR.F SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC. CL A PFD. SERIES 4
GWO.PR.G SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC. CL A PFD. SERIES 5
GWO.PR.I SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC PFD.
GWO.PR.L EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
GWO.PR.M THE
GWO.PR.N CANADIAN WESTERN BANK PFD SERIES 9
GWO_pp GREAT WEST LIFECO SERIES T
GWO.P.Q BANK OF MONTREAL SERIES 44 CLASS B
GWO_pr NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA PFD SERIES 40
GWLIF TORONTO-DOMINION BANK
MFC.PR.B CANADIAN WESTERN BANK
MFC.PR.C ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
MFC.PR.P NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
MFC.PR.F BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
MFC_ph CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
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