The firm also reported record-high investment fund sales of $1.9 billion for the quarter, more than doubling the $864-million total a year ago. Assets under management and advisement hit a new high of $262 billion, up 5.4% from the previous quarter and 39.2% from June 30, 2020.
“The result reflects record-high second-quarter client inflows across the companies and continued strong investment returns for our clients,” said IGM president and CEO James O’Sullivan in a statement.
The company’s wealth management business, which comprises IG Wealth Management and Investment Planning Counsel (IPC), reported a $134.3-million profit, up 33.6% from the previous year.
IG’s assets under advisement totalled $112.2 billion, up from $93.8 billion a year ago. IPC reported assets under advisement of $31.2 billion compared to $26.6 billion on June 30, 2020.
IG saw record client inflows of $670 million, compared to net outflows of $62 million a year ago.
Wealth management revenue for the quarter totalled $627.6 million, up from $531.1 million in 2020.
Asset manager Mackenzie Investments saw record investment fund sales of $1.7 billion for the quarter, up from $1.1 billion last year. Mutual fund sales accounted for $1.1 billion compared to $376 million in 2020.
Mackenzie reported mutual fund assets under management of $61.7 billion (up from $60.1 billion) and ETF assets totalling $4.9 billion (compared to $3.1 billion a year ago). If investments in ETFs by IGM mutual funds are included, ETF assets totalled $10.6 billion.
Asset management revenue for the quarter totalled $248.3 million, up from $190.8 million in 2020.
In an interview with Investment Executive last month, Mackenzie president and CEO Barry McInerney pegged alternatives and environmental, social and governance funds as growth areas for the firm.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in base metal and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 103.40 points at 24,542.48.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 192.31 points at 42,932.73. The S&P 500 index was up 7.14 points at 5,822.40, while the Nasdaq composite was down 9.03 points at 18,306.56.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.44 cents US on Tuesday.
The November crude oil contract was down 71 cents at US$69.87 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down eight cents at US$2.42 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$7.20 at US$2,686.10 an ounce and the December copper contract was up a penny at US$4.35 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also headed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 205.86 points at 24,508.12.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 336.62 points at 42,790.74. The S&P 500 index was up 34.19 points at 5,814.24, while the Nasdaq composite was up 60.27 points at 18.342.32.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.71 cents US on Thursday.
The November crude oil contract was down 15 cents at US$75.70 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.65 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$29.60 at US$2,668.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was up four cents at US$4.47 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as the financial sector fell, but energy and base metal stocks moved higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.05 of a point at 24,224.95.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 94.31 points at 42,417.69. The S&P 500 index was down 10.91 points at 5,781.13, while the Nasdaq composite was down 29.59 points at 18,262.03.
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.71 cents US compared with 73.05 cents US on Wednesday.
The November crude oil contract was up US$1.69 at US$74.93 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was up a penny at US$2.67 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$14.70 at US$2,640.70 an ounce and the December copper contract was up two cents at US$4.42 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.
