THE 360 NEWSLETTER
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on the Investia Client Portal – New Web Page and Turnkey Letter
Top news November 24, 2022We would like to remind you that effective December 5, 2022, your clients will notice something new with the Investia Client Portal. Consistent with industry best practices, we are implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to further secure your clients’ financial information.
New Web Page
We invite you to view the new Multi-Factor Authentication web page that is now available on the Investia website for step-by-step guidance on the MFA process, including a detailed guide* for each of the four available authentication methods.
*Note that the four guides will be added to the web page early next week.
New Turnkey Letter and Client Email
As a reminder, clients will be notified of these changes via an email communication which will be sent in the coming week (click here to see a sample).
Should you wish to communicate with your clients directly, you may use this customizable turnkey letter: Client Turnkey Letter – Client Portal MFA
About Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a 2-step validation process requiring the client to provide 2 types of information to confirm their identity. It provides an additional layer of security to the sign-in process to ensure it is really the client accessing their accounts, while reducing the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft, online frauds, and account hacking.
What Will Change?
- After December 5, clients will be prompted to complete multi-factor authentication during their login process.
- MFA will be accompanied with a refresh of the Investia Client Portal login page.
- A redirection to a new Client Portal URL login page will occur seamlessly as the client attempts to access the Investia Client Portal using the old URL link.
- If using a password manager or if they have saved their password within the browser, we advise that the client records their username and password information in preparation for their first login on or after December 5.
- Note that this does not impact access through the Investia mobile app. MFA for the mobile app will be implemented in the next phase of the MFA project, timing for this will be provided in the near future.
Also in this issue
- Internal Transfers Between Investia Nominee Plans – Important Reminder
- Product Approval Requests
- Reminder – Application for 2023 Temporary Income (Investia Nominee Accounts)
- Reminder – RRSP to RRIF Transfers at 71
- Reminder – Payment of the Minimum Annual Amount (Investia Nominee Accounts)
- Two New Client Articles
- Foreign Tax Reporting Requirements (FATCA/CRS) – Consequences of Non-Compliance Effective January 1, 2023
- December’s Water Cooler Chat and Link to the Last Event
- Two-Factor, Foolproof Protection Against Password Attacks
- Protecting Your Clients’ Retirement With Critical Illness Insurance (PPI)