By FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
B2B TRUST SIGNS RRSP LOAN PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH LA CAPITALE FINANCIAL GROUP Toronto, January 5, 2012 - B2B Trust, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada, and La Capitale Financial Group (La Capitale) have signed an agreement for the distribution of RRSP loans. Under the terms of these agreements, B2B Trust will offer preferred rates on RRSP loans to Canadian investors who purchase eligible La Capitale funds through licensed financial advisors.
"It's with great pleasure that we add La Capitale to our
increasing list of Distribution Alliances," says Susi McCord,
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Distribution at B2B
Trust. "Teaming up with this high-calibre firm extends the
reach of our top-quality RRSP loans in Canada, and
illustrates our commitment to providing advisors with a wide
range of options for their clients."
With a long-standing history of investment lending experience
and a loan portfolio in the billions, B2B Trust is well-known
among the financial advisor community - particularly for its
lending solutions. "Our clients and business partners want
maximum choice and flexibility from their lender. The
potential of our new partnership with B2B Trust is exciting
for advisors and their clients whose investment strategy
involves borrowing to invest in La Capitale RRSP products,"
says Eric Marcoux, Vice President of Administration and
Customer Relations, Individual Insurance and Banking at La
Capitale.
This newly-signed agreement with La Capitale Financial Group
is a significant opportunity for B2B Trust whose clients
include firms across the mutual and segregated fund
manufacturing sectors, as well as through dealers and
managing general agencies.
La Capitale Financial Group has a strong presence in Quebec and throughout Canada. With its 2,900 employees and partners and guided by the values of mutualism on which it was founded, La Capitale works with clients to build, protect and value what they feel counts for their financial security. It offers insurance products and financial services to the general public as well as to Quebec's public service employees. With assets of $3.8 billion, La Capitale occupies a choice position among leading insurers in Canada.
About B2B Trust
B2B Trust provides advisors with a wide range of financial
products and services for distribution to their clients
across Canada. B2B Trust is a leading third-party supplier
of
investment and RRSP loans, a premier supplier of wholesale
deposit products, and a long- time provider of self-directed
accounts, banking services and broker mortgages. B2B
Trust's suite of products and services are available
nationally with the head office located in Toronto and
regional sales representation across Canada. The company is a
federally chartered trust company and wholly-owned subsidiary
of Laurentian Bank of Canada. The website address
is b2btrust.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Tara Wood
Veritas Communications
416 955-4571
wood@veritascanada.com
Manon Stébenne
Senior manager, Media and Public Relations
Laurentian Bank
514 284-4500 ext 8232
manon.stebenne@banquelaurentienne.ca
Manon Corneau
Communications and Public Relations Advisor
La Capitale Financial Group
418 644-4276
manon.corneau@lacapitale.com
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