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Equitable Life of Canada Webcast Series Featuring Invesco Canada
Equitable Life® continues to spotlight various aspects of our competitive fund lineup and product offerings. This series gives advisors an opportunity to:
- learn more about products and product features,
- hear from industry professionals,
- learn about investment strategies; and so much more.
In this webcast, we welcome
Join us to learn the reasons for the growth in ESG, how the following funds are managed and how they can be positioned in a client’s portfolio.- Equitable Life S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index Fund Select
- Equitable Life S&P 500 ESG Index Fund Select
- Equitable Life NASDAQ 100 ESG Index Fund Select
Learn more
- [pdf] Understanding Participating Whole Life
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This year’s RSP contribution deadline is February 29, 2024
The RSP deadline is fast approaching and here are some important things to remember.
Issuing a New Policy with EZcomplete®
All online applications must be digitally signed and submitted and have a date stamp no later than February 29, 2024.
Issuing a New Policy using Paper Application
For contributions to qualify for the first 60 days, all paperwork must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable® must receive all paperwork by March 8, 2024.
Deposits to an Existing Policy
Advisors can set up a one-time or recurring deposit or edit an existing pre-authorized debit already in place using EZtransact™. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.
Clients can make online deposits to Equitable through their financial institution’s online banking service. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.
Clients can also make a new deposit to an existing policy by cheque. The cheque must be dated and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable must receive the cheque no later than March 8, 2024.
If online banking is being used to fund the policy – either topping up an existing policy or opening a new policy – the online banking transaction must be completed by February 29, 2024, to receive a 2023 tax receipt.
Please note that cheques and other paperwork cannot be backdated. They must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.
If you haven’t already done so, consider EZcomplete and EZtransact our easy and fast online application and deposit tools to make life easier this RSP season.
For more information, please contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager.
® or ™ denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
Posted February 14, 2024 - Take advantage of our online services today!
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Why tax refunds aren't always good
It’s important for advisors to help clients understand their finances. Many people think getting a tax refund is good, but that's not always true. Here are some reasons why.
1. Overpaying Taxes
A refund on a tax return means the client paid too much in taxes during the year. This is like giving the government an interest-free loan. Instead, clients could use that money each month for savings or investments.
2. Missed Investment Chances
When clients overpay taxes, they miss chances to invest that money. It could have been earning interest or growing in value instead of sitting with the government.
3. Poor Financial Planning
A big tax refund can show poor financial planning. It's better if clients break even, meaning they don't owe much and don't get a big return. This shows their tax withholdings are accurate.
4. False Sense of Security
A large tax refund can make clients feel falsely secure. They might spend it quickly instead of saving or investing it wisely.
5. Financial Hardship
Overpaying taxes can make it hard for clients to manage their money during the year. They might struggle with monthly expenses or saving for emergencies.
Advisors should teach clients about the downsides of tax refunds. By adjusting their withholdings, clients can manage their money better and take advantage of investment opportunities. Aim for a balanced tax situation to improve financial health.
Help clients make the most of their investment opportunities this tax season. For more information, contact your Director, Investment Sales.
Date posted: March 20, 2025 -
EZtransact enhancements: New “Internal Transfer” and “Other Institution” options
At Equitable®, we’re always looking for ways to make it easier to support clients. That’s why we’re excited to share new enhancements in EZtransact® that give you more flexibility and simplify transfer processes.
What’s new
As of January 22, EZtransact now offers:
• Internal Transfers that streamline digital movement of investments between eligible client accounts within Individual Wealth.
• An “Other Institution” option when you’re initiating an external transfer. This means you can request transfers from financial institutions that are not listed in our existing dropdown menu.
These enhancements remove the need for manual workarounds and help ensure transfers are captured clearly and accurately the first time.
These updates support:
• Advisors working with Individual Wealth clients
• Clients who need to move investments either within Equitable or from another financial institution
To transfer funds between existing Equitable contracts, simply go to EZtransact, select Make a Transfer on the policy you want to receive the funds, and view your client’s existing contracts all in one place.
Use the new “Other Institution” option to start transfers from any financial institution, even if it’s not part of the standard list.
You’ll see these enhancements in the “Make a Transfer” flow within EZtransact on EquiNet®. It appears right at the point where you select the financial institution for the transfer.
These updates are designed to:
• Give you more flexibility when managing external transfers
• Remove the need for manual steps or workaround solutions
• Help reduce errors that can happen during manual processing
• Improve efficiency for you and deliver a smoother experience for clients
You asked, and we listened! Keep providing us with your feedback on our digital tools. When we grow together, success is mutual. Get to know EZtransact! If you have any questions, please contact your Director, Investment Sales.
Date posted: April 1, 2026 - [pdf] Segregated Fund Semi-annual Report - June 30, 2025
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See how choosing Equimax Participating Whole Life can help Raj plan for his family’s future
Raj wants to buy life insurance. He has wealth he’s grown over the years. He wants it to go to his family. He likes what participating whole life has to offer.
By choosing an Equimax participating whole life insurance policy with Equitable Life, Raj gets permanent insurance coverage with tax-advantaged cash growth. His policy can also earn annual dividend payments.
He learns about how his premiums go into a participating account and are invested. Some of that investment can come back to him as dividends.
With Equitable Life, dividends are shared only with participating policyholders. This makes Equimax Participating Whole Life an easy choice for Raj.
Watch our new Dividends with Equitable Life of Canada video to learn more. View on Vimeo or YouTube.
You can use this video to send to clients before or after meetings to help them understand Dividends with Equitable Life.
Plus, visit our Equimax product page, then click on the Marketing Materials tab for the latest Dividend marketing materials.
Need more information? Please contact your local wholesaler.
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To learn more about our dividend policy and participating account management policy, please visit www.equitable.ca/en/already-a-client/dividend-information/
Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividends may be subject to taxation. Dividends will vary based on the actual investment returns in the participating account as well as mortality, expenses, lapse, claims experience, taxes and other experience of the participating block of policies.