Ms. Jaimie Roebuck reports

IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXPANDS AZURE SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT OFFERING WITH NEW MANDATES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

IGM Financial Inc.'s IG Wealth Management has expanded its Azure managed investments offering with the addition of six new mandates. These will provide IG clients with broader exposure to both Canadian and international markets. To manage these mandates, IG is adding four new asset managers to its roster, including Capital Group, Franklin Templeton Investments, Guardian Capital and Manulife Investment Management.

"Separately managed accounts have become increasingly important because they offer investors greater control and better alignment with their financial goals and preferences," said Florence Narine, head of investment solutions, IG Wealth Management.

The six new investment mandates are:

• Capital Group global developed equity;
• Capital Group international developed equity;
• Franklin ClearBridge dividend income;
• Guardian Capital global dividend;
• Manulife Canadian core equity;
• Manulife North American dividend income.

"We're excited to bring these new investment mandates, managed by some of the world's leading asset managers, to our clients," said Ms. Narine. "Azure offers a more personalized investment experience, giving clients greater control over tax management, bespoke portfolio adjustments and full transparency into all portfolio activities. With this expansion, they now have even more choices to meet their unique financial needs."

About IG Wealth Management

Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a Canadian leader in delivering financial planning with approximately $144-billion in assets under advisement as of Jan. 31, 2025. For more than 95 years, IG has been focused on improving the financial well-being of Canadians so they can confidently embrace all of life's possibilities. Through a network of advisers located across the country, IG provides approximately one million clients with personalized advice, comprehensive financial planning, insurance and mortgage services, and professionally managed investment solutions. IG is a member of IGM Financial Inc., part of the Power Corp. group of companies, and one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management organizations with approximately $278-billion in total assets under management and advisement as of Jan. 31, 2025.