Sun Life Financial and National Bank of Canada say they are forming a strategic partnership that will give Sun Life Financial advisers access to a wide range of National Bank financial products for clients.

The deal between Canada's third largest insurance company and sixth-largest bank makes each more competitive and able to sell more financial services together.

Through more than 3,000 Sun Life Financial advisers, consumers can now get access to National Bank financial products, ranging from RRSP loans, to all-in-one accounts, mortgages and investment loans.