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You are invited to participate in the 2025 Baromètre de l'assurance (insurance barometer) survey, which is open to all life and health insurance representatives in Canada.

The beginning of the year was punctuated by frequent turbulence on the world’s stock markets, and this is likely to continue.

Did you know that 74% of Canadians are worried that they aren’t saving enough¹? However, most of iA Financial Group's pre-authorized debit (PAD) clients haven’t increased their contributions since 2022, which could be holding them back from reaching their financial goals.

For insurance, savings or retirement, did you know that many of the transactions you make most often can be carried out in just a few clicks via our digital tools available in the Advisor Centre?

Semi-annual client statements as of June 30 will soon be available and one new note will be included to explain the availability of documents. Here is the note: 

By making sure your contact details are up to date, you’ll be sure not to miss a thing so you can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind!

We are in the midst of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, with close to a trillion dollars in financial assets and real estate changing hands in the coming years!¹

In May, investor confidence boosted markets, particularly US equities and high-yield bonds. However, rising rates and the appreciation of the Canadian dollar dampened some returns.

In May, markets rebounded thanks to a perceived de-escalation of trade tensions, particularly after the surprise suspension of certain tariff measures. Despite an uncertain climate, investors reacted positively to a “less bad” scenario, despite the contradictions in the Republican economic program.

On June 4, the Bank of Canada decided to maintain the policy rate from at 2.75%.