Manulife Financial: News Releases

Waterloo, December 21, 2005
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index finds Canadians’ confidence in investing highest since 2001
Canadians’ investor sentiment climbed to its highest level in more than four years this month, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial. More

China, December 19, 2005
Manulife-Sinochem begins operations in Jiangsu Province
Manulife-Sinochem today officially began operations in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, site of the Company’s Branch office in the province and ninth operation across China. More

Hong Kong, December 16, 2005
Organic Farm Treat for SLD Children
The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) will organise a special Christmas Outing on December 28, 2005 for its participants to enjoy this festive season. More

Hong Kong, December 14, 2005
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of three senior executives in its Asian Division. More

Toronto, December 13, 2005
Standard &Poor’s considers upgrading Manulife Financial ratings to AAA
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services today said it had revised the ratings outlook on Manulife Financial and all of its subsidiaries to “positive” from “stable” More

Banda Aceh, December 13, 2005
Manulife Opens Second School In Banda Aceh
Manulife Indonesia today officially opened the second “Manulife” school in Banda Aceh. More

Hong Kong, December 12, 2005
Manulife Win Social Welfare Dept Merit Award
Manulife (International) Limited has been presented with the 2004 Merit Award of Highest Service Hour Award. More

Boston, December 8, 2005
John Hancock Among Top-Ranked Service Providers To 401(K) Plans With $5m - $50m
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has been recognized for its best in class services to 401(k) plans with under $5 million and to plans with between $5 million and $50 million in plan assets in PLANSPONSOR Magazine’s Annual Defined Contribution Survey of plan sponsors. More

Toronto, December 8, 2005
Manulife Financial launches Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors have approved the establishment of a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. More

Toronto, December 8, 2005
Manulife Financial announces Preferred Share offering
Manulife Financial Corporation today announced a Canadian public offering of $300 million of Non–Cumulative Class A Preferred Shares, Series 3 (“Series 3 Preferred Shares”). More

Boston, December 8, 2005
Breen Egan joins John Hancock Freedom 529 as Head of Sales
John Hancock’s College Savings division today announced the appointment of Breen Egan to Vice President, National Sales. More

Boston, December 7, 2005
John Hancock Financial Network Reports Recruiting Gains
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) reported a 26 percent increase in recruiting results for the first half of 2005 compared to the same time period in 2004 and compared to a one percent increase for the time period in the industry overall. More

Waterloo, December 5, 2005
Manulife launches tool to help Canadian advisors pick universal life investment accounts
Manulife Financial has launched an asset allocation tool to help advisors across Canada choose universal life Simplicity Portfolio accounts that correspond to their client’s personal risk profile. More

Boston, December 5, 2005
John Hancock study leads to refined underwriting guidelines and increased LTCI approvals
John Hancock Life Insurance Company’s Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) department, following an extensive study of its cognitive screening results, has moderated its cognitive scoring guidelines. More

Toronto, December 5, 2005
Manulife Investments launches new Simplicity™ Income Portfolio
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has launched a new Simplicity™ Income Portfolio. More

Waterloo, December 1, 2005
Manulife Investments receives marketing honour at 2005 Canadian Investment Awards
Manulife Investments was named winner of a 2005 Canadian Investment Marketing Award for its program to support its Simplicity™ product. More

Boston, November 30, 2005
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Selected By Southern Farm Bureau As LTCI Provider
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance announced it has been selected as Southern Farm Bureau’s provider of long term care insurance. More

China, November 28, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem expands operations into eighth China city: Zhongshan
Manulife-Sinochem officially opened its operations today in the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong Province. More

Tokyo, November 28, 2005
Solid Sales Drive 8.5% Year–on–Year New Annualized Premium Growth; New Business and Inforce Business Face Amount Also Grow
Manulife Japan achieved strong results through its continuing efforts to capitalize on the strengths of its sales and products. More

Canada, November 22, 2005
Manulife Financial works with University of Saskatchewan to get Canadians Moving
Saskatoon’s in motion initiative is spreading across Canada thanks to a generous donation from Manulife Financial to the University of Saskatchewan. More

Hong Kong, November 22, 2005
Manulife takes unique opportunity to encourage athletes
Manulife (International) is the Gold Sponsor of the "Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards 2005". More

Hong Kong, November 21, 2005
Manulife committed to supporting cancer research in Hong Kong
Manulife (International) Limited again sponsored the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s annual "Stride for a Cure" charity walk. More

Ho Chi Minh City, November 17, 2005
Manulife Vietnam breaks ground for Headquarters building in new Saigon South Urban Area
Manulife Vietnam today officially broke ground for a new 6,064 square-meter building, marking the start of construction for its US$10 million Vietnam headquarters. More

Jakarta, November 16, 2005
Manulife introduces new product that guarantees principal investment and provides equity–linked return
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) today introduced a new product called Equity Protection that guarantees the customer’s principal investment. More

Manila, November 15, 2005
Manulife Offers Pre–Disaster Financial Preparedness Tips
The enormous damage and destruction caused by the recent spate of hurricanes in the United States and also the Pakistan earthquake have left the whole world in a state of shock. More

Jakarta, November 14, 2005
Manulife Launches ProKids, a Financial Security Plan for Your Childs’s Future
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) today launched ProKids, an innovative juvenile product that provides both financial and health protection for your child’s future. More

Toronto, November 11, 2005
John Hancock Financial Services President and CEO to present at CSFB 2005 Insurance Conference
John DesPrez III, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services, will present at the Credit Suisse First Boston 2005 Insurance Conference in New York. More

Bangkok, November 8, 2005
Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited announces the appointment of new President: Peter Tan
Manulife Thailand has announced the appointment of Peter Tan as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thai operation. More

Tokyo, November 7, 2005
Manulife Japan’s paper crane fundraising campaign produce Submissions from six facilities
Manulife Japan is actively contributing to the local community and supporting the "Children’s Health Forum". More

Toronto, November 3, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation reports third quarter shareholders' earnings of $746 million
Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $746 million for the third quarter of 2005. More

Boston, November 1, 2005
John Hancock Launches New Advertising Campaign
In a dramatic departure from its previous commercials, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. has unveiled a new multi–million dollar advertising campaign. More

Boston, November 1, 2005
John Hancock Funds Introduces Five Lifestyle Portfolios
John Hancock Funds today announced the launch of five Lifestyle Portfolios available to retail mutual fund investors. More

Tokyo, October 31, 2005
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Launch its First New Retail Product Two Surprises
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. will commence sales of the investment–type annuity insurance product Two Surprises that was developed with Manulife. More

Boston, October 31, 2005
Hancock Timber Resource Group Completes Acquisition Of Timberland, Timber Rights From Harvard University
The Hancock Timber Resource Group said today that it has completed its acquisition of the ownership. More

Boston, October 31, 2005
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Expands Service Program For LTCI Policyholders With Carescout Partnership
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance has expanded its service program for policyholders through a strategic partnership with CareScout. More

Boston, October 28, 2005
John Hancock Regional Bank Fund Celebrates 20th Year of Operations
The last two decades have seen a tremendous change in the banking landscape. More

Toronto, October 27, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation to release third quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Thursday, November 3, 2005. More

Boston, October 26, 2005
John Hancock Funds Announces Capital Gains Tax Estimates
In an effort to assist shareholders with their year–end tax planning, John Hancock Funds has released estimates of capital gain payments. More

Hong Kong, October 24, 2005
Manulife Web Site Wins iProA Care Award
Manulife (International) Limited has been presented with the Gold Prize at the Web Care Awards 2005 by The Internet Professional Association. More

China, October 21, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem expands operations in Zhejiang Province
Manulife–Sinochem today officially marked the start of operations in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. More

Waterloo, October 20, 2005
Canadians lose money by spreading around debts and savings: research study
Nearly two–thirds of Canadian homeowners with household debt surveyed last month say they have never consolidated what they owe. More

Boston, October 13, 2005
John Hancock Launches Comprehensive Gifting Campaign To Support Financial Advisors Selling 529 Plans
John Hancock’s College Savings division today launched a marketing campaign to support its financial advisors’ efforts to sell 529 plans during the gifting season. More

Waterloo, October 13, 2005
Canadians show strongest investing confidence in four years: Manulife Investor Sentiment Index
Despite rising gas prices and other economic pressures, Canadians pushed investor sentiment to its highest level in more than four years. More

Boston, October 12, 2005
John Hancock Announces Comprehensive Roth 401(K) Education Campaign For Advisors, TPAs, Plan Sponsors And Participants
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has launched a comprehensive educational campaign to help advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors and participants understand Roth 401(k) plans. More

Tokyo, October 11, 2005
Manulife Japan to offer a universal life insurance product "ManuStep"
Manulife Japan will launch "ManuStep," a universal life insurance product that has been developed to help people achieve their desired life after retirement. More

Boston, October 11, 2005
John Hancock Improves Premier Concept Illustration Tool
John Hancock’s Advanced Markets group has launched a new version of its JH Solutions software program. More

Ho Chi Minh City, October 10, 2005
Manulife Vietnam confirms its commitment to supporting the community with the launch of "Let’s Help Children Go To School" program
Manulife Vietnam, in cooperation with the National Fund for Vietnamese Children, has proudly launched its "Let’s Help Children Go To School" program. More

China, October 10, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem Receives 11th City License in China
Manulife–Sinochem has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a Sales Office in the city of Shaoxing, in Zhejiang Province. More

Boston, October 10, 2005
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance To Be Offered By Leading Long Term Care Insurance Marketing Company
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance announced it has signed a marketing agreement with Long Term Care Resourcess. More

Waterloo, October 4, 2005
Manulife Financial launches online governance support for group savings plan sponsors
Manulife Financial has launched a unique online resource to help plan sponsors manage and report on governance requirements. More

Boston, October 3, 2005
John Hancock Launches Fiduciary Standards Warranty For 401(K) Plans
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services today announced the introduction of the 401(k) industry’s first Fiduciary Standards Warranty. More

Ho Chi Minh City, September 29, 2005
Manulife launches Phuc An Thanh Tai and inaugurates Smart Kids’ Club
Manulife Vietnam is introducing Phuc An Thanh Tai, an innovative education endowment package that provides a university education fund and comprehensive insurance protection for children. More

Boston, September 28, 2005
John Hancock To Donate $1 Million In Food For Survivors Of Hurricanes Katrina And Rita
John Hancock today announced that it is donating $1 million worth of canned peaches, pears and apricots to survivors of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. More

Tokyo, September 26, 2005
MFC Global Investment Management (Japan) Acquires License To Operate As An Investment Advisor In Japan
MFC Global Japan said that the Japanese government’s Financial Services Agency has issued the company a license to operate as a discretionary investment advisory company. More

Boston, September 26, 2005
CFDD Conference Sponsor John Hancock Hosts Workshop On Fiduciary Responsibility
To help retirement plan advisors better serve their clients, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services will host a special workshop. More

Boston, September 22, 2005
Ronald R. Dion Named Independent Chairman Of John Hancock Funds
The board of trustees of the series of funds managed by John Hancock Advisers appointed Ronald R. Dion as its independent chairman. More

China, September 21, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem receives 10th city license in China
Manulife–Sinochem has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a Sales Office in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. More

Waterloo, September 20, 2005
Manulife Financial to administer group retirement savings plans for Wal–Mart Canada Associates
Manulife will become Wal–Mart Canada’s exclusive provider of Group Benefits and Group Retirement Savings Programs for its Associates. More

Boston, September 19, 2005
John Hancock Study Demonstrates Benefits of Lifestyle Funds
Participants in John Hancock’s 401(k) plans who contributed to a Target–risk Lifestyle Fund from 2000 to 2004 experienced superior performance. More

Toronto, September 19, 2005
Manulife announces loss estimates from Hurricane Katrina
Manulife Financial Corporation expects to take charges in the third quarter ending September 30, 2005 of US$165 million after tax for the losses relating to Hurricane Katrina. More

Jakarta, September 15, 2005
Manulife selected as Employee Benefits provider for five new companies
Manulife Indonesia was officially selected as the employee benefits program provider for five large–size companies based in Jakarta. More

Toronto, September 12, 2005
John Hancock Financial Services President and CEO to present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit Conference
John DesPrez III, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit Conference. More

Boston, September 8, 2005
John Hancock Wins "Best of Show" for Re–Branding Kit from Insurance and Financial Communicators Association
The Life Insurance Division of John Hancock was awarded "Best of Show" by its peers at the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association. More

Waterloo, September 6, 2005
Manulife Financial ranks first for Canadians’ pension plan statements: DALBAR survey
Manulife Financial is "clearly the leader" providing Canadians with the best statements to help them understand their defined contribution pension plans. More

Tokyo, September 6, 2005
"Model United Nations Expo 2005" Event to Be Held at Canada Pavilion
The Japan Model United Nations Society, with the support of Manulife, will invite more than 30 university students from around the world. More

Boston, September 6, 2005
John Hancock Financial Network Launches Grassroots Campaign to Promote September’s Life Insurance Awareness Month
John Hancock Financial Network has launched a grassroots campaign among its 100 marketing firms nationwide to promote Life Insurance Awareness Month. More

Boston, September 2, 2005
Hancock Timber Resource Group Completes Pru Timber Acquisition
The Hancock Timber Resource Group today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Prudential Timber Investments. More

Boston, September 1, 2005
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Supports National 401(k) Day
In support of National 401(k) Day, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services is sponsoring The Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America educational website. More

Boston, August 25, 2005
John Hancock Simplifies Long Term Care Insurance Sales Process
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance announced it has introduced packaged long term care insurance products. More

Hong Kong, August 24, 2005
Manulife Honours Hong Kong Red Cross "Humanity Ambassadors"
At a ceremony organised by Manulife (International) Limited, around 150 "Humanity Ambassadors" from the Company were honoured. More

Toronto, August 22, 2005
Manulife Mutual Funds announced changes to 2005 simplified prospectus
Manulife Mutual Funds announced two changes to the 2005 simplified prospectus. More

Boston, August 22, 2005
John Hancock Jump Starts 529 Plan Sales Season With Back–To–School Campaign
John Hancock’s U.S. College Savings division is launching a back–to–school campaign to jump start the 529 sales season. More

Hong Kong, August 19, 2005
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of two senior executives in its Asian Division, while Manulife (International) Limited has also announced one senior executive appointment. More

Boston, August 18, 2005
John Hancock’s Broker Dealer Tops Billion Dollar Milestone
Signator Investors announced that the combined assets under management of its flagship investment and advisory program exceeded one billion dollars. More

Boston, August 16, 2005
John Hancock Life Insurance Company President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Benson Retiring
James M. Benson, 58, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, has elected to retire. More

Boston, August 16, 2005
John Hancock Q2 2005 Variable Annuity Sales Up 17 Percent Over Prior Quarter
John Hancock announced that sales of variable annuities for Q2 2005 totaled $1.748 billion, an increase of 17% over Q1 sales. More

Boston, August 9, 2005
John Hancock Launches New Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy
John Hancock launched Protection Variable Universal Life a new variable universal life product designed to help alleviate concern about market risk. More

Waterloo, August 8, 2005
Manulife introduces new Group Retirement Income Plan
Manulife Financial’s Canadian Pension Operations launched a new Group Retirement Income Plan product series. More

Boston, August 8, 2005
John Hancock Advisers Releases Portfolio Information For Closed–End Funds
John Hancock Advisers announced that portfolio information, such as performance, top–ten holdings and sector weightings, is available for its closed–end funds. More

China, August 8, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem receives license from CIRC to operate in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province
Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to begin operations in Zhongshan, Guangdong province. More

Toronto, August 4, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation reports record second quarter shareholders' earnings of $839 million
Manulife Financial reported shareholders' net income of $839 million for the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 28 per cent over a year earlier. More

Boston, August 3, 2005
First Republic Bank To Acquire First Signature Bank Trust
First Republic Bank announced a definitive agreement to acquire First Signature Bank Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services Inc. More

Shanghai, August 2, 2005
Manulife-Sinochem launches Group Insurance business
Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has launched its group insurance business. More

Toronto, July 28, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation to release second quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2005. More

Boston, July 27, 2005
Hancock Timber Resource Group To Acquire Timberland And Timber Rights From Harvard University
The Hancock Timber Resource Group announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the ownership interests of entities owning or controlling more than 930,000 acres of timberland or timber rights managed by the Harvard Management Company. More

Tokyo, July 21, 2005
“Dream Big – A Life Lesson with Tiger Woods” Innovative Workshop Developed by Junior Achievement of Canada
High school students from both Canada and Japan to meet at Aichi EXPO to discuss and envision their future and goals. More

Banda Aceh, July 20, 2005
Manulife Financial President & CEO officially opens “Manulife School” in Banda Aceh
President and Chief Executive Officer, Dominic D’Alessandro presided over the official opening ceremony of Public Elementary School. More

Jakarta, July 18, 2005
Manulife Indonesia celebrates 20th anniversary with Manulife Financial President and CEO
President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, Dominic D’Alessandro, arrived to celebrate Manulife Indonesia’s 20th anniversary. More

Boston, July 18, 2005
John Hancock Launches Private Financing Sales Tool Kit
As part of its commitment to provide financial advisors with resources to help their clients, John Hancock has launched an updated version of its popular Private Financing Sales Tool Kit. More

Boston, July 14, 2005
John Hancock Launches New 401(K) Plan Sponsor Website
John Hancock has launched a new website as part of its ongoing effort to help business clients in their roles as sponsors of 401(k) plans. More

Manila, July 14, 2005
Manulife’s formula for stable pre–need business
When Manulife Philippines launched Manulife Financial Plans in 2000, its objective was to bring its financial strength to the country’s growing education and pension products market. More

Singapore, July 14, 2005
Manulife Singapore offers an investment–linked plan with no insurance charges
Manulife Singapore has launched ManuLink Investor – a 100 percent investment–focused plan with no insurance charges or policy fees. More

Boston, July 12, 2005
Hancock Timber Resource Group To Acquire Pru Timber
The Hancock Timber Resource Group today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Prudential Timber Investments, Inc. More

Boston, July 11, 2005
John Hancock Life Insurance expands partnership with CGI by signing new seven–year IT services contract valued at US$166 million
John Hancock Life Insurance and CGI Group Inc. announced the signing of a seven–year information technology outsourcing contract valued at US$166 million. More

Toronto, July 8, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation guarantees John Hancock Life Insurance Company SignatureNotes
Manulife has agreed to provide full and unconditional subordinated guarantees of the payment obligations of John Hancock Life Insurance Company under notes issued. More

Shanghai, July 6, 2005
Manulife–Sinochem receives second city license for Zhejiang Province: Hangzhou
Manulife–Sinochem has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open in its eighth city in China. More

Toronto, July 4, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation guarantees John Hancock Canadian Corporation's 6.672% Notes and 6.496% Notes
Manulife Financial Corporation and John Hancock Canadian Corporation today announced that MFC has agreed to provide full and unconditional subordinated guarantees of the payment obligations. More

Boston, June 30, 2005
John Hancock USA To Distribute $398 Million To Participating U.S. Policyholders
John Hancock announced that it will distribute an estimated $398 million to participating U.S. policyholders. More

Toronto, June 30, 2005
Manulife Mutual Funds to terminate Advisor Series of a fund
Manulife Mutual Funds announced their decision to terminate the Advisor Series of the Elliott & Page Diversified Fund. More

Toronto, June 30, 2005
Manulife Mutual Funds to terminate RSP–eligible funds
Manulife Mutual Funds announced their decision to cap all funds designed exclusively for RSP–eligible funds. More

Hong Kong, June 28, 2005
Manulife Wins Next Magazine’s Top Service Award for Sixth Time
Manulife (International) Limited has again been elected winner of Next Magazine’s "Top Service Awards 2005". More

Hong Kong, June 4, 2005
Manulife’s blood–donation drive for Red Cross gets boost
Manulife (International) Limited once again demonstrated its commitment to the Hong Kong Red Cross Transfusion Service’s corporate blood–donation program when 580 volunteered to take part in the company–wide drive. More

Hong Kong, May 18, 2005
CITIC Ka Wah and Manulife Form Bancassurance Alliance
CITIC Ka Wah Bank and Manulife (International) Limited today jointly announced that they have entered into a strategic bancassurance alliance to offer financial protection, retirement savings and wealth management solutions to their customers in Hong Kong. More

Hong Kong, May 14, 2005
Manulife Awarded Top Fund Raiser Title in Walks for Millions 2004/05
Manulife (International) Limited received yesterday two recognition awards – the "Challenge Cup – Overall Top Fund Raiser" and the "Top Fund Raiser of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk". More

Hong Kong, May 8, 2005
Manulife Backs the Hong Kong Red Cross Humanity Campaign
In advocacy of the spirit of humanity, Manulife (International) Limited has pledged to become the principal sponsor of the Hong Kong Red Cross’s Humanity Campaign. More

Toronto, May 5, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation reports record first quarter results with 88 per cent increase in shareholders' net income
Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $801 million for the first quarter of 2005, an increase of 88 per cent over a year earlier. More

Hong Kong, April 28, 2005
Manulife earns double recognition for its strong brand and exceptional customer bond
Manulife (International) Limited received two accolades – the Reader’s Digest "Gold SuperBrand 2005 Award" and "The Yahoo! Emotive Brand Award 2004–2005. More

Hong Kong, April 22, 2005
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of four senior executives in its Asian Division. More

Hong Kong, April 8, 2005
Manulife Offers ManuChoice+ Medical Plan for Working Individuals
Manulife (International) Limited has announced the launch of ManuChoice+ Medical Plan to provide medical benefits to employees of small–to medium–sized enterprises in Hong Kong. More

Hong Kong, March 9, 2005
Manulife Centre Holds Free Seminar on Brain Building and Innovative Learning for Dyslexic Children
The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities is holding a free open seminar on Saturday, March 19, 2005. More

Hong Kong, March 2, 2005
Manulife Asset Management Wins Seven Performance Awards for 2004
Manulife Asset Management Limited has received seven awards for the strong performance of three of its mutual funds across a range of sectors and countries. More

Hong Kong, February 22, 2005
Caring Company title reaffirms Manulife’s longstanding commitment to community
Manulife (International) Limited has been awarded the Hong Kong Council of Social Service’s "Caring Company" title and logo in recognition of its devoted efforts in social and community commitments. More

Toronto, February 10, 2005
Manulife Financial Corporation reports record annual and quarterly results
Manulife Financial Corporation today reported 2004 shareholders' net income of $2,564 million, an increase of 66 per cent over 2003. More

Hong Kong, February 4, 2005
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife (International) Limited, announced the promotion of two senior agency executives. More

Hong Kong, January 21, 2005
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife Financial announced the appointment of two senior executives in its Asian Division, while Manulife (International) Limited, has also announced three senior executive appointments. More

Hong Kong, January 5, 2005
Manulife pledges Cdn$200,000 for tsunami relief efforts
Manulife Financial has pledged Cdn$100,000 to the Red Cross International Relief Fund while Manulife Indonesia has donated Cdn$100,000 in support of relief efforts for Banda Aceh, Indonesia. More

Hong Kong, January 3, 2005
PolyU to receive $2 million from Manulife for children’s Specific Learning Disabilities centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University today received a HK$2 million commitment from Manulife Charitable Foundation, a not–for–profit organization established in 1998 by Manulife (International) Limited. More

2005 News Releases