The GLWB Bonus Rate, which will apply on December 31, 2024 for the Helios2 – 75/100 GLWB guarantee, will be the rate calculated using the following formula: the 10‑year Government of Canada benchmark bond yield (CANSIM Identifier V39055) as at the last business day of November of the current calendar year, plus 1.5%. This rate is subject to a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 8%.
The benchmark rate as at November 29 was 3.07%. With the 1.5% added to this rate, the GLWB Bonus Rate for clients who did not make any withdrawals in 2024 will be
4.57%.
