2005 News Releases

Toronto– John DesPrez III, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Manulife Financial, will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit Conference in Toronto on Wednesday, September 14, 2005.

At 11:30 a.m. ET, Mr. DesPrez will provide a brief overview of Manulife’s U.S. operations, including current market positioning and future growth opportunities. He will also discuss some of the financial and strategic benefits arising from the John Hancock transaction, particularly in relation to the U.S. operations.

Interested persons are invited to listen to a live audio feed with synchronized slides accessible via http://insinc.com/scotia/20050913/preflight.html. An archived version of the webcast will be available at the same URL from 5:00 p.m. ET September 14, 2005. A copy of the presentation will also be available on Manulife Financial’s web site at www.manulife.com/presentations.

About Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$364 billion (US$297 billion) as at June 30, 2005.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

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