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1. Welcome Fidelity to Equitable Life’s Pivotal Select segregated funds lineup
   Equitable Life^® is pleased to welcome Fidelity to its Pivotal Select™ segregated funds lineup.
   • Equitable Life Fidelity^® Special Situations Fund Select
   • Equitable Life Fidelity^® Tactical Asset Allocation Income Portfolio Select
   • Equitable Life Fidelity^® Tactical Asset Allocation Balanced Portfolio Select
   • Equitable Life Fidelity^® Tactical Asset Allocation Growth Portfolio Select

   These new funds are available on all the Pivotal Select load types and guarantee classes, providing you and your clients with even more choice and flexibility.
   
   To learn more about Fidelity, click here. To learn more about the funds, click here.
    
   Speak to your Regional Investment Sales Manager today about Equitable’s segregated fund lineup.
    
    
    
    
    
    
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2. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month The perfect time to start conversations with clients.
   
   Many people don’t think about life insurance until it’s too late. This month is a good time to remind clients why life insurance matters. Life insurance can help provide financial protection for families and businesses when they need it most.
   
   As an advisor, you play a key role in helping clients make the right choices to protect the people and things they care about. At Equitable^®, we’re committed to supporting you in guiding clients through these important decisions. To help you start conversations about life insurance, we have created resources that explain the different types of life insurance and how each can help clients meet their unique financial needs.
   
   Use these tools during your client meetings, either in person or online. They can help you explain why life insurance matters, show the different plan options, and build trust with clients.
   
   Let’s work TOGETHER this month to help clients PROTECT TODAY and PREPARE TOMORROW^.
   
   Contact your Equitable wholesaler today to learn more!
   
   
    

   What kind of life insurance is right for you? (1197)

3. Change to the Performance Interest Options on universal life
4. CapIntel Partners with Canadian Financial Services Leader Equitable Life to Enhance Experience for F

   
   For more than 100 years Equitable Life has worked with advisors to support Canadians with their financial goals.  As a mutual company, with no other competing interests, Equitable Life’s duty and priority rests only with clients. 
   
   CapIntel’s intuitive platform is helping Equitable Life meet this commitment by enabling wholesalers and financial advisors to build, analyze, and compare portfolios and deliver personalized recommendations.
   
   Learn more. 

5. Have you heard about Equitable Client Access?
   Equitable Client Access^® allows clients to self-serve on some of the more popular requests. Thousands of clients have already signed up for Equitable Client Access and are enjoying the benefits of accessing their secure information 24/7.
   
   •   Does your client need to change or stop existing Pre-Authorized payment (PAD)? Equitable Client Access can do that.
   •   Does your client need to change a withdrawal date for a PAD? Equitable Client Access can do that too.
   •   Address or banking information changes? Equitable Client Access has your clients covered.
   •   Does your client need to change her beneficiary from Aunt Flora to Uncle Ned? Equitable Client Access can even do that.
   
   Equitable Client Access is a secure online client site that connects clients with policy information, right at their fingertips. In addition to the self-serve features, Equitable Client Access can also provide:
   
   •    Insurance coverage and guarantees
   •    Investment allocation, performance and market values
   •    Transaction history
   •    Statements and letters
   •    Advisor contact information, along with so much more.
   
   
   If your clients have not signed up for Equitable Client Access, direct them to client.equitable.ca - it only takes a few minutes to set up an account, and connects your clients with their policy information online – anytime!
   
   Have a question about Equitable Client Access? Want to tell your client how to go paperless? Check out our updated FAQ or contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager today.
    
6. Did you miss our Equimax update in December?
   Equimax – a better and stronger solution!
   
   Discover the latest Equimax updates

   
   Great news! We’ve made further updates to our Equimax^® insurance solution to better serve clients.  
   
   Here are some of the changes:
   
   ● A new guaranteed 10 pay premium option for Equimax Wealth Accumulator^®. 
   ● You can now add an Excelerator deposit option (EDO) on Equimax Estate Builder^® and Wealth Accumulator plans with a 10 Pay premium option (term rider not required at issue of the policy). 
   ● We increased our flexibility with EDO. This will make it easier for clients to stop and start EDO contributions without losing their maximum approved contribution room. On top of that, these changes will apply to all inforce policies. A single set of EDO rules will apply to every Equimax policy whether it’s issued tomorrow or 10 years ago, making it simpler to help clients manage their policies. 
   ● We increased the maximum amount of Equimax coverage that can be applied for without a special quote from $20M to $25M.
     
   
   
   
   
   Equimax is now an even better and stronger solution. For a full breakdown of these product updates visit our splash page.
   
     
   
   *Video available in English with French and Chinese sub-titles.
   
   
   
   Please refer to our Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications.
   
   Need more information? Please contact your Equitable wholesaler.

7. EAMG Market Commentary August 2022
    

   August 2022
   
   The S&P 500 fell into bear market territory over the first half of 2022 with the index down -20.6%. This represented a top 10 ranking amongst the most dismal back-to-back quarterly performances going back to 1928. While comparisons have been made to the inflation driven bear market of 1973-74, the economic backdrop today has some significant differences including greater production capacity (factory utilization rates are running about 20% lower vs the 70’s) and a meaningful decline in raw industrial prices which have fallen -11% over the quarter. While these economic anecdotes are potential positives for the future, it’s important to remain cognizant that prices remain elevated.
   
   As such, the US Federal Reserve seems to be taking every opportunity to telegraph their intentions of raising interest rates at the expense of both market and economic performance, so long as inflation remains a threat. Given this hawkish tone, the market narrative has morphed from fears of inflation to a fed driven recession. As a result, the move in the bond market has been swift with the 10-year treasury yield peaking at approximately 3.5% in June to today’s level of 2.7% (lower rates = higher bond prices). This positive bond performance reflects the consensus view that inflation is temporary (2023 CPI forecasts are approximately 3.6% vs the second quarter’s 8.7% CPI reading) and could allow the Fed to adjust their higher interest rate trajectory downward. The Fed also remains confident that a soft landing is achievable, and a recession avoidable.
   
   Investors seem less convinced however, given the Fed has never been able to engineer a soft landing before, and so it’s no surprise equity markets entered a bear market over the quarter, and currently remain in a technical correction (defined as losses greater than -10%). To better assess future performance, we closely monitor earnings results to understand how companies are navigating these economic trends. With nearly 80% of the S&P 500 reported, the results have been better than expected, but still the EPS beat rate and magnitude of beats (actual vs expectation) remain below 5-year averages. This tells us companies are finding today’s economic conditions more challenging than the recent past. Consumer sectors including marketing, retail, autos and textiles posted the 2nd worst performance vs other sectors while the Financials sector saw the greatest challenges with aggregate EPS falling by -15% year-over-year. Wall Street analysts have started to revise S&P 500 forward growth estimates lower, a trend which we expect will continue for several quarters ahead. The forward (12-month blended) P/E ratio of 17.5 times remains 1.5 multiple points above the long-term average which potentially suggests risks may not be fully priced in.
   
   In terms of the S&P/TSX Composite, after declining nearly -14% in Q2 as recession fears around the world jeopardized the global demand outlook, its’ since rebounded over 4.0%. Still, valuation remains below longer-term averages at 11.8x forward earnings with the heavier weighted Financials and Energy sectors trading at 9.5x and 7.9x, respectively. TSX earnings expectations have stalled as of late but downward revisions are lagging US and European counterparts. Additionally, the domestic labour market remains tight which has allowed the Bank of Canada to continue its aggressive rate hike path to curb soaring inflation. For most of 2022 the TSX has benefitted from surging commodity prices but an economic slowdown in China resulting from its commitment to a zero-Covid policy and a potential global recession could prove to be a challenge for the Canadian market.
   
   Equity markets on average lose 30% of their value in recession led bear markets. If we use this as a potential road map, it suggests the S&P 500 could have further to fall. Using past performance as a forward-looking tool however is an imperfect technique and used in isolation of what’s happening today can often mislead.
   
   Accounting for today’s backdrop, we come up with three scenarios of varying probabilities. The first is the most optimistic and includes an engineered soft landing by the Fed, meaning no recession and inflation cools. A less optimistic view is the fed tames inflation with higher interest rates but tips the economy into a mild-to-moderate recession. The outcome would be consumer spending and corporate hiring slow as a result of tighter financial conditions, and therefore financial results are negatively impacted. The least optimistic scenario is one where stagflationary conditions emerge as inflation continues to accelerate at the expense of growth despite higher interest rates, in other words the Fed loses control. The net result would be similar to our second scenario but with much more dire results in terms of unemployment, household spending and impacts to corporate profitability. While we don’t rule out any of the above scenarios completely, we assign the highest probability to the second one where macro economic issues get resolved at some point in the future, but the full effects of inflation and a possible recession have yet to be priced into the market. Currently, this view translates into a slight underweight equity position versus our benchmark with a tilt towards low volatility and defensive strategies along with an overlay of value and dividend paying securities. In other words, we’ve de-risked the portfolios relative to our benchmark to manage potential downside risks but remain meaningfully invested an on absolute basis. As always, time in the market tends to overcome trying to time the market, and so employing a strategic and diversified strategy is often the most prudent approach.
   
   
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   Any statements contained herein that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements represent the portfolio manager’s best judgment as of the present date as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and are based on the portfolio manager’s present opinions and views. For this reason, the actual outcome of the events or results predicted may differ materially from what is expressed. Furthermore, the portfolio manager’s views, opinions or assumptions may subsequently change based on previously unknown information, or for other reasons. Equitable Life of Canada® assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained herein. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Investments may increase or decrease in value and are invested at the risk of the investor. Investment values change frequently, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Professional advice should be sought before an investor embarks on any investment strategy.

8. Equimax® Participating Whole Life – A whole life solution for everyone Recently, we made some exciting changes for Equimax Estate Builder^® and Equimax Wealth Accumulator^®.
   
   These enhancements, launched in February, make Equimax the preferred solution for clients and their families. In particular, buying a whole life solution for children gives them a head start for tomorrow. Life insurance on a child gives them:
   - Permanent insurance at children’s rates
   - A stable tax-advantaged investment option
   - A boost in financial planning
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Watch our new Equimax for Children video to learn more. View on Vimeo or YouTube.
   
   Plus, visit our Equimax product page on EquiNet^®, then click on the Marketing Materials tab for the latest Equimax marketing materials.
   
   Need more information? Please contact your local wholesaler.
    

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9. Responsible investing classification on Equitable Life Pivotal Select funds

   Recently, the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC) classified responsible investing funds under its RI identification framework. The goal of the framework is to help investors and advisors identify and compare responsible investing funds.
   
   We’re pleased to share that the following funds have been assigned multiple responsible investment classifications:

   •   Equitable Life NASDAQ 100 ESG Index Fund Select

   •   Equitable Life S&P 500 ESG Index Fund Select

   •   Equitable Life S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index Fund Select

   •   Equitable Life ClearBridge Sustainable Global Infrastructure Income Fund Select

   •   Equitable Life Fidelity® Climate Leadership Balanced Fund Select

   •   Equitable Life Fidelity® Climate Leadership Fund Select

    

   You can find the new responsible investment classifications for our funds by visiting our Fund Information webpage. After selecting a fund with the “Sustainable Investment” icon, the classifications can be found on the right side of the webpage or fund profile PDF:

    
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   Posted: June 26, 2023

10. Change to the Equitable Life Active Balanced Income Fund effective July 1, 2025 We’re making a small change to the Equitable Life Active Balanced Income Fund. The fund’s investment split was previously 50/50 between stocks (equities) and bonds (fixed income). As of July 1, the split changed to 40% stocks and 60% bonds.
    
    Clients invested in the Equitable Life Active Balanced Income Fund will be notified of this change via their statement.
    
    Why this change matters:
    This change ensures the three Equitable Life Active Balanced funds are better differentiated from each other, covering a wider range of client needs.

    Fund Name	Before July 1 Equities / Fixed Income	On and after July 1 Equities / Fixed Income
    Equitable Life Active Balanced Income Fund	50/50	40/60
    Equitable Life Active Balanced Fund	55/45	No change
    Equitable Life Active Balanced Growth Fund	70/30	No change

    
    The funds’ risk levels and investment categories remain the same.
    
     If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your Director, Investment Sales.
    
    Date posted: July 28, 2025