Desjardins Sweeps Capital Protection Awards for Fourth Straight Year
Event summary
- Desjardins won 'Best House, Capital Protection Americas' at the SRP Americas 2026 Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
- The group also took home 'Best Capital Protected Distributor, Americas' and 'Deal of the Year' for its MarketLever Guaranteed Investment.
- Desjardins was recognized for sales volumes and client satisfaction in market-linked guaranteed investments (MLGIs) and structured notes.
- As of June 30, 2026, Desjardins Group managed $543.5 billion in assets.
The big picture
Desjardins' repeated wins underscore its dominance in North America's capital-protected structured products market. The group's ability to balance innovation with client trust positions it favorably as investors seek stability in volatile markets. With $543.5 billion in assets under management, Desjardins' scale and distribution network provide a competitive moat, but maintaining this edge will require continuous product differentiation.
What we're watching
- Product Innovation
- How Desjardins will sustain its lead in capital-protected products amid evolving market conditions.
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- Whether heightened regulatory oversight of structured products could impact Desjardins' distribution model.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which rivals can replicate Desjardins' success in client satisfaction and sales volumes.
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