Market Update

22 April, 2025

In light of recent market fluctuations driven by evolving U.S. trade policies, we recognize the importance of addressing concerns and reaffirming our commitment to your financial well-being. While such events may feel unsettling, history reminds us that disciplined, long-term strategies remain critical to weathering uncertainty.

Sun Life is well-prepared to navigate the current economic uncertainty and support our Clients in this time. Harnessing our time-tested expertise, we continue to act swiftly to foster stability and sustained growth for your investment. Just as we proactively managed the complexities of the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, we stand ready to guide you through today’s economic landscape with confidence.

Sun Life’s Pillars of Strength:

A Legacy Built on Trust

We have a 160-year history of honouring our commitments – to our Clients, partners, shareholders and communities – consistently demonstrating financial stability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Robust and Diversified Portfolio for Stability

As a global insurance company managing over HKD8 trillion in assets, Sun Life maintains a diversified investment portfolio structured to weather market fluctuations and deliver consistent long-term performance. Our portfolio encompasses a balanced mix of fixed income and non-fixed income assets, strategically allocated across global markets spanning the United States, Asia, and Europe, to ensure effective risk mitigation and overall financial resilience. Our investment teams regularly and timely review portfolios and evaluate options, in response to changing market conditions to optimize returns.

Strong Culture of Risk Management

Leveraging proven risk management expertise, our focus on creating long-term value and prudent risk practices position us to take advantage of market volatility and dislocations.

During times of economic uncertainty, we have maintained strong financial ratings and our robust risk management frameworks to ensure continued financial stability and protect our Clients' interests.

Stable Dividends Through Long-term Resilience
Sun Life Hong Kong’s participating policies are designed with long-term coverage in mind, ensuring more stable bonuses and dividends for our policyholders.

What should Clients do in the face of market volatility?

Stay Calm to Avoid Hasty Investment Decisions

Market fluctuations are inevitable, and short-term turbulence is a natural part of investing. Maintaining composure during volatility is critical to avoid emotionally driven and impulsive decisions

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Maintain a Long-Term Perspective and Look at the Big Picture

While market volatility is a normal part of economic cycles, we encourage our Clients to maintain a long-term view on their insurance policy investments. A diversified portfolio may help you find the right balance of financial products according to your personal situation, goals and risk profile.

Get Professional Advice and Have a Plan

If you would like to review your portfolio’s alignment, please reach out to your advisors/brokers/ Relationship Manager accordingly.

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