Sun Life Global Investments announces new sub-advisor

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. announced today that Lazard Asset Management (Canada) Inc. has been appointed sub-advisor for Sun Life Infrastructure Fund (the "Fund"), formerly Sun Life Sentry Infrastructure Fund. This change will take effect on or about December 15, 2017. The Fund's investment objective and investment strategies will remain unchanged.

Lazard Asset Management is a globally recognized leader in the infrastructure equity asset class, with a strong track record of delivering value throughout market cycles.  Sun Life Global Investments has a history of success working with Lazard Asset Management in a number of capacities and this new appointment strengthens this existing relationship.

About Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.
Sun Life Global Investments is a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc. It offers Canadians a diverse lineup of mutual funds and innovative portfolio solutions, empowering them to pursue their financial goals at every life stage. We bring together the strength of one of Canada's most trusted names in financial services with some of the best asset managers from around the world to deliver a truly global investment platform. Sun Life Global Investments manages more than $19 billion on behalf of institutional and retail investors from coast to coast and is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. For more information, visit www.sunlifeglobalinvestments.com or connect with us on Twitter @SLGI_Canada.

About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate Clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2017, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management of $934 billion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to Editors: All figures in Canadian dollars.

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Media Relations Contact:
Derek Kirk
Manager Media & PR
Corporate Communications
T. 416-432-2996
derek.kirk@sunlife.com

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