As you are aware, a minimum annual payment (MAP) is mandatory for all RRIF and LIF accounts. In accordance with Section 146.3(1) of the Income Tax Act, Investia is responsible for ensuring that all minimum payments are made before the last day of the year.

We would like to inform you that Q3 statements (from July 1 to September 30, 2024) will be available next week in the Investia Client Portal for all clients registered for e-delivery. For clients opting to receive paper statements, they will be mailed out to your clients shortly. 

With the introduction of the new Electronic Funds Transfer (“EFT”) purchase option in Univeris (for nominee accounts only), please note that the default payment method in the system has changed from “Client Cheque Deposit” to “Client EFT Deposit”.

We would like to remind you that our 2024 Virtual Conference for Administrative Personnel will be held on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The virtual conference will consist of 2.5 hours of live presentations each day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET). 

We are pleased to announce the release of an updated version of Investia’s Compliance Policies & Procedures Manual (CPPM”), reflective of policy changes and enhancements arising from internal, and regulatory developments made over the past year.   

We would like to inform you that the Investia Relationship Disclosure Information Document (“RDID”) has been recently reviewed and amended.

Please note that our T2033 transfer form has been revamped.

Following the September 19, 2024 communication, we would like to remind you that holders of a nominee RRSP or LIRA/locked-in RRSP who will have reached age 71 by December 31, 2024 must transfer their account to a RRIF or LIF before year end.

In order to enhance our services by reducing waiting times and informational inquiries, we will soon introduce a new option in our phone menu.

Please be advised that effective Friday, October 18, 2024, the risk rating of several funds will change in Univeris.