Media Invitation - Consumers shouldn't play the financial blame game

Standard Life's President discusses consumers' role in protecting their financial future

TORONTO, May 13 /CNW/ - Playing the blame game with financial institutions, governments, regulators, and even employers won't provide financial protection or security to consumers, according to Joseph Iannicelli, President and CEO of The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada. Only education and personal accountability will help consumers ensure they have sufficient resources for the future and retirement.

On behalf of Standard Life, we would like to invite you to the upcoming luncheon of the Canadian Club of Toronto next Monday, May 17. Mr. Iannicelli will discuss how he sees the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in securing the financial future of Canadians. Event details are below.

    
    Who:   Joseph Iannicelli, President and CEO, The Standard Life Assurance
           Company of Canada

    What:  Speech - Financial risk: The financial industry must partner with
           consumers to help them make good decisions about the future

    When:  Monday, May 17 at 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

           Speech starts at 1:00 p.m.
           Mr. Iannicelli will be available for interviews following his
           speech

    Where: Sheraton Centre Hotel - Dominion Ballroom
           123 Queen Street West
           Toronto, ON M5H 2M9

    RSVP:  RSVP is required as seating is limited.
    

For further information: To RSVP and to schedule an interview with Mr. Iannicelli, please contact Gal Wilder or Andrea Herman at [email protected], [phone] ext. 4074 or [email protected], [phone] ext. 4020