Sub-advisor changes on three Quadrus Investment Services funds

TORONTO, May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Mackenzie Financial Corporation (Mackenzie Investments) today announced its intention to change the sub-advisor on three funds distributed exclusively through Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. These changes are expected to occur on or about May 17, 2013.

• Quadrus Invesco Canadian Equity Growth Fund will be sub-advised by CGOV Asset Management.

• Quadrus Templeton International Equity Fund will be sub-advised by Putnam Investments Limited.

• Quadrus Trimark Global Equity Fund will be sub-advised by Setanta Asset Management Ltd.

Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $64.3 billion in assets under management as at March 31, 2013, Mackenzie Investments distributes its investment services through multiple distribution channels to both retail and institutional investors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada's premier financial services companies with $125.8 billion in total assets under management as at March 31, 2013. For more information, visit mackenzieinvestments.com.

Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. ("Quadrus") is one of the largest mutual fund dealers in Canada. Quadrus is a member of the Great-West Lifeco Inc. group of companies, which includes The Great-West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company and The Canada Life Assurance Company. The Quadrus Group of Funds are distributed exclusively through Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. 

SOURCE: Mackenzie Financial Corporation