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Global Floor Scrubber Battery Market 2021-2025 - Increasing Adoption of Li-ion Battery Powered Floor Scrubbers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The floor scrubber battery market is poised to grow by $138.23 mn during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6%

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  • The floor scrubber battery market is poised to grow by $138.23 mn during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6%
    This study identifies the increasing consumer spending to increase residential demand for floor scrubbers as one of the prime reasons driving the floor scrubber battery market growth during the next few years.
  • Also, advances in floor scrubber machines and growing demand for eco-friendly floor scrubbers will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • In addition, the increasing adoption of Li-ion battery powered floor scrubbers is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.
  • Also, the floor scrubber battery market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.

IG Wealth Management Increases Access to Private Investments within iProfile Program

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Monday, November 29, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 /CNW/ -IG Wealth Management ("IG") today announced the introduction of a Private Investment Mandate ("the Mandate") in the iProfile Canadian Equity Private Pool ("the Pool"), which intends to provide investors with enhanced diversification and long-term capital appreciation through exposure to investments in privately held companies.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 /CNW/ -IG Wealth Management ("IG") today announced the introduction of a Private Investment Mandate ("the Mandate") in the iProfile Canadian Equity Private Pool ("the Pool"), which intends to provide investors with enhanced diversification and long-term capital appreciation through exposure to investments in privately held companies.
  • "We're committed to making iProfile an ideal investment option for our mass affluent and high-net-worth clients, and as such, we are pleased to be adding to the existing private investments we have been integrating within the Program," said Jon Kilfoyle, Senior Vice-President, IG Investments.
  • The Program provides individuals with the same institutional wealth management and diversification opportunities as large pools of capital, such as pension funds, as they are designed to achieve diversification through different asset classes, geographies, market capitalizations, management styles and access to private markets.
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.

2021 IG Wealth Management Financial Confidence Index: Canadians' Confidence up Seven Points From 2020

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Friday, November 26, 2021

The Index, commissioned by IG Wealth Management ("IG") and conducted in partnership with Ipsos Canada, tracks and reports on Canadians' overall financial confidence through ten survey questions, which account for short-term and long-term financial considerations.

Key Points: 
  • The Index, commissioned by IG Wealth Management ("IG") and conducted in partnership with Ipsos Canada, tracks and reports on Canadians' overall financial confidence through ten survey questions, which account for short-term and long-term financial considerations.
  • "It's great news that Canadians are feeling a renewed sense of confidence as we close the year," said Damon Murchison, President & CEO, IG Wealth Management.
  • The IG Financial Confidence Index is part of IG Wealth Management's community program, IG Empower Your Tomorrow, launched in 2018.
  • Visit IG Empower Your Tomorrow to learn more about the various initiatives IG Wealth Management currently supports.

IG Private Wealth Management Study: Affluent Canadians Prioritize Education and Real Estate for their Children, and Philanthropic Giving

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The study found the following as it relates to the philanthropic habits of affluent Canadians:

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  • The study found the following as it relates to the philanthropic habits of affluent Canadians:
    Two-thirds of affluent households currently donate to charitable causes on a regular basis.
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.
  • This study was conducted with an online sample of n=510 Canadians who have investable assets of $1M or more.
  • Results from a probability sample of this size could be considered accurate to within 4.3% percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

/R E P E A T -- IG Wealth Management Financial Literacy Month Study: Despite Advantages of Financial Planning, Myths Still Persist/

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

"We know that a truly personalized holistic plan can play a significant role in helping realize your financial goals-- we see this everyday in the work we do with our clients," said Damon Murchison, President & CEO, IG Wealth Management. "Despite this there remains many misconceptions about not just the value a plan can provide, but also about its components."

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 /CNW/ -To mark Financial Literacy Month, IG Wealth Management ("IG") today released a study on Canadians and financial planning.
  • The study, conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights for IG, noted that Canadians who have a holistic financial plan (i.e.
  • More than 80 per cent reported that a financial plan is all about their investments, with very few appreciating that a truly effective financial plan covers off much more than just portfolio management.
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.

IG Wealth Management Financial Literacy Month Study: Despite Advantages of Financial Planning, Myths Still Persist

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Friday, November 12, 2021

"We know that a truly personalized holistic plan can play a significant role in helping realize your financial goals-- we see this everyday in the work we do with our clients," said Damon Murchison, President & CEO, IG Wealth Management. "Despite this there remains many misconceptions about not just the value a plan can provide, but also about its components."

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 /CNW/ -To mark Financial Literacy Month, IG Wealth Management ("IG") today released a study on Canadians and financial planning.
  • The study, conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights for IG, noted that Canadians who have a holistic financial plan (i.e.
  • More than 80 per cent reported that a financial plan is all about their investments, with very few appreciating that a truly effective financial plan covers off much more than just portfolio management.
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.

Power Financial - Dividends on Preferred Shares

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

MONTRAL, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The Board of Directors of Power Financial Corporation (Power Financial or the Corporation) today declared the following quarterly dividends on the Corporation's preferred shares.

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  • MONTRAL, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The Board of Directors of Power Financial Corporation (Power Financial or the Corporation) today declared the following quarterly dividends on the Corporation's preferred shares.
  • Dividends payable November 22, 2021 to shareholders of record November 17, 2021:
    [1] On October 18, 2021, Power Financial announced that it intends to redeem all of its outstanding 6.00% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series I on November 22, 2021.
  • For purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial legislation, all of the above dividends onthe Corporation's preferred shares are eligible dividends.
  • Power Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, is an international management and holding company with interests in financial services and asset management businesses in Canada, the United States and Europe.

Great-West Lifeco pledges support for sustainability, commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

As part of its commitment, Lifeco will:

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  • As part of its commitment, Lifeco will:
    WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW/ -Great West Lifeco (GWO or "Lifeco") today announced a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 for both operations and investments, with interim science-based targets to be announced in 2022.
  • "Accelerating the transition to a carbon neutral economy is a critical priority for the sustainability of our world," said Paul Mahon, President and CEO, Great-West Lifeco.
  • "As a global financial institution, we recognize our opportunity to be an ally and active participant taking much needed collective action.
  • I'm pleased to affirm Great-West Lifeco's commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Validus Power Announces Data Centre Expansion in Kapuskasing, Ontario

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Friday, November 5, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Validus Power Corp. (VPC) is pleased to announce further expansion in Northern Ontario at a new site in Kapuskasing following the recent ground-breaking of the North Bay power plant and data centre.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Validus Power Corp. (VPC) is pleased to announce further expansion in Northern Ontario at a new site in Kapuskasing following the recent ground-breaking of the North Bay power plant and data centre.
  • Reinvesting in Canada and specifically Ontario's north is a natural fit," said Todd Shortt, President and CEO of Validus Power.
  • "A data centre designed for high performance compute with steady reliable power fits well in a cool climate if you want to promote maximum operational efficiency."
  • By emphasising sustainable innovation and total efficiency, Validus maximizes the environmental and economic performance of next generation power plants.

IG Wealth Management Introduces The Dream Team: A New Series Featuring Manjit Minhas available on CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - IG Wealth Management today announced the premiere of its original series The Dream Team, available to stream as Paid Content on CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV beginning Monday, November 8.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - IG Wealth Management today announced the premiere of its original series The Dream Team, available to stream as Paid Content on CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV beginning Monday, November 8.
  • All eight episodes, five English and three French, are available for viewers from coast-to-coast, and around the world.
  • The Dream Team, by IG Wealth Management, follows the entrepreneurial journeys of eight promising Canadians who are offered strategic mentorship and advice from their personal "Dream Team",made up of highly acclaimed business and financial professionals.
  • Throughout the eight-part series, various industry experts join the Dream Team to offer sector- and industry-specific guidance to the promising entrepreneurs.