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Hong Kong, March 12, 2010
Manulife brings seasonal cheer and practical gifts to SAGE elderly
Manulife volunteers once again demonstrated their care for the senior members of society by bringing seasonal cheer and practical gifts to the Hong Kong Society for the Aged (SAGE)'s Care and Attention Homes for the Elderly in Shek Wai Kok, Tsuen Wan. More
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Waterloo, March 11, 2010
Manulife Investments names senior executive to lead Canadian investment growth strategy
Paul Lorentz has been named Senior Vice President, Investment Products and President, Manulife Investments to lead Manulife's future growth strategy for investment products in Canada. More
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Hong Kong, March 10, 2010
Manulife Appoints Nigel Ke as Chief Financial Officer for Hong Kong
Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has announced today the appointment of Nigel Ke as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hong Kong. More
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Shanghai, March 10, 2010
Manulife-Sinochem ranked No 1 in competitiveness among Foreign Life Insurers in China in an Asian Insurance Company Competitiveness Ranking Report
A research report ranking the general competitiveness of Asian insurance companies in 2009 rated Manulife-Sinochem as the most competitive of all foreign-invested joint venture life insurers in China for the second year running. More
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Toronto, March 9, 2010
Manulife Investments renews product allocation approach in partnership with The QWeMA Group
Manulife Investments has renewed its licensing agreement for a “product allocation” software system, developed and offered by The QWeMA Group, to support Manulife’s product allocation approach to retirement income. More
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Jakarta, March 9, 2010
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia Announces 2009 Annual Results and Introduces New Cashless Facility for Individual Policyholders
Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) today announces its financial results for the full year, ended December 31, 2009. More
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Ipoh, March 8, 2010
Manulife Malaysia brings festive cheer to the Persatuan Kebajikan Bagi Orang Istimewa Kampar
Manulife Malaysia brought festive cheer to disadvantaged community members in celebration of Chinese New Year by donating rehabilitation equipment to a centre supporting people with disabilities called Persatuan Kebajikan Bagi Orang Istimewa Kampar. More
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Shanghai, March 8, 2010
The premium choice for flexible wealth management - the new Manulife-Sinochem "Double Golden Fortune" Par Endowment
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, people are increasingly seeking flexible financial products that combine capital preservation with long-term capital growth for goals such as funding education and retirement. More
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Hong Kong, March 4, 2010
Kareen Chow heads list of Manulife agency promotions
Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has announced the promotion of Kareen Chow to Vice President & Head of Agency Sales, Hong Kong. More
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Toronto, March 4, 2010
Manulife-Sinochem Expands Again in China with two new licenses
Manulife-Sinochem (MSL) announced that it has been granted two new licenses from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to operate in Linyi, a city of 10 million people in Shandong province and Yancheng, with 8 million people in Jiangsu province. More
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Toronto, March 4, 2010
Manulife Financial to present at the 2010 Citi Financial Services Conference
Manulife Financial’s Senior Executive Vice President & General Manager of Asia, Robert A. Cook, will present at the 2010 Citi Financial Services Conference in New York City. More
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Singapore, March 2, 2010
Manulife launches Ultimate – one flexible plan to meet all saving needs
Manulife Singapore introduced a series of endowment plans today – Ultimate Saver, Ultimate Cash 100 and Ultimate Cash 200 – all targeted to helping Singaporeans meet their saving needs while providing insurance coverage. More
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Manila, March 2, 2010
New executive appointment at Manulife Philippines
Manulife Philippines announced the appointment of Margarita B. Lopez as the company’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer effective February 26, 2010. More
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Waterloo, March 1, 2010
Edward Jones can now refer their clients to Manulife Bank products to help clients become debt-free sooner and build savings
Edward Jones, a leading Canadian financial services firm, has formalized an association with Manulife Bank of Canada to integrate innovative debt-management and banking solutions into the financial plans of their clients. More
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Halifax, February 25, 2010
Manulife leads by example, commits up to $85,000 to Halifax United Way Leadership Challenge
Manulife Financial will commit up to $85,000 for a “Manulife Financial Challenge Grant” to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Halifax United Way and spur local donations to this year’s fund-raising campaign. More
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Toronto, February 25, 2010
John Hancock Wealth Management Executive Vice President to present at the 35th Annual Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference
Hugh McHaffie, Executive Vice President of John Hancock Wealth Management, will present in Naples, Florida at the 35th Annual AIFA Conference. More
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Kuala Lumpur, February 25, 2010
Manulife Asset Management Malaysia appoints new Chief Investment Officer
Manulife Asset Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (MAMM) today announced that Jason Chong has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer with effect from 8 February 2010. More
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Tokyo, February 25, 2010
Manulife Japan Announces New Senior Management Appointment
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter “Manulife Japan”) (Head Office: Chofu City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) has appointed Mr. David Keller to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2010. More
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Manila, February 23, 2010
Manulife Philippines reports 28 per cent growth in total sales for the fourth quarter 2009
Manulife Philippines’ total sales for its combined Life and Pre-Need businesses increased by 28 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, following a 77 percent growth in total single premium sales and an 8 percent growth in total regular premium sales. More
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Manila, February 23, 2010
Manulife Philippines opens Isabela branch office
Manulife Philippines broke new ground in expanding its business operations in the Philippines by recently opening a branch in Santiago City, Isabela province. More
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Boston, February 23, 2010
John Hancock Financial announces 2010 Boston Marathon elite athlete field
John Hancock Financial today announced the elite field of 44 athletes from ten countries for the 114th running of the Boston Marathon on April 19. More
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Boston, February 22, 2010
John Hancock Funds Launches New Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
John Hancock Funds said today that its new John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (JIPAX) is now available for sale to retail investors through their financial advisers. More
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Singapore, February 21, 2010
Manulife launches Ultimate – one flexible plan to meet all saving needs
Manulife Singapore introduced a series of endowment plans today – Ultimate Saver, Ultimate Cash 100 and Ultimate Cash 200 – all targeted to helping Singaporeans meet their saving needs while providing insurance coverage. More
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Waterloo, February 19, 2010
Manulife Mutual Funds announces Canadian Lipper Award Winners
Manulife Mutual Funds is proud to announce that three of its mutual funds have been recognized for excellence by the investment industry at the 2010 Lipper Fund Awards. More
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Waterloo, February 18, 2010
Manulife Financial takes the next step in promoting employee wellness
Manulife Financial Group Benefits now offers employers access to a full suite of employee personal health assessments, ranging from executive medicals to a number of worksite employee health screening programs. More
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Manila, February 17, 2010
Manulife Philippines celebrates Chinese New Year
Manulife executives and agents spearheaded early Chinese New Year celebrations in Manila’s Chinatown district recently by welcoming the Philippine’s Insurance Commissioner Eduardo Malinis during his visit to Manulife Philippines’ Binondo branch office. More
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Boston, February 16, 2010
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Promotes Robert L. Carroll to Divisional Vice President, Eastern Division
Robert L. Carroll was promoted to Divisional Vice President, Eastern Division, of John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS), it was announced by Arthur Creel, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, John Hancock RPS. More
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Tokyo, February 12, 2010
Report of Manulife Japan’s FY2009 Third Quarter Year-to-Date Results
Manulife Japan Reports Solid Growth in Major Earnings Indicators While Maintaining Robust Financial Strength More
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Toronto, February 11, 2010
Manulife Board of Directors Announces Establishment of Separate Audit and Risk Committees
Gail Cook-Bennett, Chair of the Board of Directors of Manulife Financial Corporation today announced that the Board has decided to establish a separate Audit Committee and Risk Committee of the Board. More
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Toronto, February 11, 2010
Manulife Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported net income attributed to shareholders of $868 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, which equates to fully diluted earnings per share of $0.51 and return on common shareholders’ equity of 13.1 per cent. More
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Toronto, February 11, 2010
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.13 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”), payable on and after March 19, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2010. More
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Boston, February 10, 2010
John Hancock Announces Return Of Defending And Past Champions To 2010 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial today announced the return of 2009 Boston Marathon champions Deriba Merga of Ethiopia and Salina Kosgei of Kenya for the 114th running of the race on April 19. More
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McLean, February 9, 2010
Declaration Management and Research Announces Final Distributions From Two Mortgage Funds
Declaration Management & Research LLC (DMR) today announced that it had issued the final distributions from its highly successful DMR Mortgage Opportunity Fund LP and DMR Mortgage Opportunity Companion Fund LP. More
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Shanghai, February 8, 2010
Manulife-Sinochem launches new Dread Disease Gold Package
Lifestyle changes, working pressures and poor environmental conditions from pollution, have raised the risks of dread disease in China. More
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Shanghai, February 5, 2010
The first Research Report on Chinese middle-class family happiness published
Manulife-Sinochem in cooperation with the financial newspaper Money Week published a Research Report on Chinese middle-class family happiness. More
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Taipei, February 3, 2010
MFC Global Investment Management earns Best of the Best award for Most Innovative Product in Taiwan 2009
A new fund that offers access to the Asian bond market growth story but also helps to manage investment and currency risk has earned MFC Global Investment Management the 2009 “Best of the Best” Regional Award for Most Innovative Product in Taiwan from Asia Asset Management. More
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Hong Kong, February 3, 2010
Manulife Launches La Vie
Manulife (International) Limited (‘MIL’) today announces the launch of La Vie, an ideal whole life insurance solution that provides a balance between savings and life protection under different economic conditions and customer life stages. More
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Ho Chi Minh City, February 3, 2010
Manulife Vietnam confirms its long-term commitment to supporting the community with the launch of its 9th annual Manulife Care Program
To help underprivileged children celebrate the Tet New Year festive season, Manulife Vietnam in coordination with the local Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, is proudly launching its 9th annual “Manulife Care” charity program. More
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Boston, February 1, 2010
John Hancock Launches Single-Premium Whole Life Policy With Long-Term Care Benefits
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of LifeCare, a single-premium whole life insurance product that provides protection for both life and long-term care (LTC) insurance needs—in a single policy More
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Tokyo, January 29, 2010
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Multi-Currency Individual Annuity Product “Growth Currency” Through Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as “Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley) will begin selling “Growth Currency”, a new multi-currency individual annuity insurance product designed to meet the changing needs for asset formation of Japanese consumers, through the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “BTMU”; President: Katsunori Nagayasu), from February 1, 2010. More
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Toronto, January 28, 2010
Manulife Arranges $179 Million in Financing for 78mw Invenergy Wind Farm in Ontario
Manulife Financial today announced the completion of a $179 million financing with Invenergy Wind North America for the construction and long term operation of a 78 megawatt wind farm in western Ontario. More
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Toronto, January 28, 2010
Manulife Financial to release fourth quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 11, 2010 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More
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Shanghai, January 28, 2010
Manulife-Sinochem receives two special awards from Chinese media in January
Through steady development in China and innovative products, Manulife-Sinochem has been awarded two top honors from Chinese media this month. More
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Tokyo, January 28, 2010
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of New Whole Life Insurance Product “Kodawari Shushin (Low CSV-Type)”
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as “Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley; Head Office: Chofu City, Tokyo) will begin selling nationwide a new non-par whole life insurance product called “Kodawari Shushin (Low CSV-type)”, through its Plan Right Advisor (PA: Manulife Japan’s own company sales representatives) sales network and MGA sales channel from February 1, 2010. More
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Boston, January 26, 2010
John Hancock Financial Announces Launch of Twitter Site 'Twitter.com/JHFS_Boston26' to Celebrate Anniversary of Boston Marathon Sponsorship
In celebration of its 25th anniversary as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today launched a Twitter site that will provide tweets about the 114th running of the race and related activities to race followers and marathon enthusiasts. More
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Hanoi, January 26, 2010
Manulife Vietnam wins “The Best Service Award” in 2009 Golden Dragon Awards
Manulife Vietnam was honored to receive the “Best Service Award” for the insurance category at the 2009 Golden Dragon Awards Ceremony held by the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Investment and Planning, and The Vietnam Economic Times. More
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Hong Kong, January 26, 2010
New headquarters to accommodate growth of Manulife Hong Kong
Manulife (International) Limited has increased its lease commitment to a total of 410,000 square feet at the new landmark office building at Kwun Tong 223 in Kowloon East, which is being re-named Manulife Financial Centre. More
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Boston, January 25, 2010
John Hancock Expands Its Variable Annuity Product Line
Re-enters the L-Share marketplace with the introduction of Venture 4 More
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Surabaya, January 25, 2010
Grand Opening of Manulife Indonesia Office in Surabaya - Life insurer celebrating New Year with a special client gathering
The Surabaya operation of Manulife Indonesia today announced the official inauguration of a new Surabaya Office. More
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Boston, January 21, 2010
John Hancock Launches New Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Multi-Life Microsite for Brokers and Consultants in the Small to Midsize Employer Market
Site’s Information and Tools Help Guide Exploration and Establishment of LTC Plans for Businesses with Up to 1,000 Employees More
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Toronto, January 19, 2010
MFC Global Investment Management Names Don Rich As Head of Tactical Asset Allocation
MFC Global Investment Management today announced the appointment of Don Rich as Vice President and Head of Tactical Asset Allocation. More
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Manila, January 19, 2010
Manulife Philippines offers broad insurance coverage for critical illnesses
Manulife Philippines has launched a new comprehensive critical illness insurance product aimed at meeting the financial protection needs of Filipinos in the event of serious health contingencies. More
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Bangkok, January 18, 2010
Manulife Strength-Equity Dividend Fund to pay dividend of THB 0.55
Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited (MAMT) today announces a dividend payment of the Manulife Strength-Equity Dividend Fund. More
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Boston, January 14, 2010
Mike Treske Appointed Head of Annuity Distribution for John Hancock and President of John Hancock Wood Logan
John Hancock Financial today named Mike Treske as head of Annuity Distribution for John Hancock and President of John Hancock Wood Logan. More
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Boston, January 13, 2010
John Hancock Funds Wins Multiple Awards for Web Site and Marketing Communications
John Hancock Funds wrapped up 2009 by winning multiple awards for its web site, advisor communications, and customer service. More
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Shanghai, January 13, 2010
Manulife-Sinochem upgrades VIP Customer Service with International SOS
VIP customers from China-based joint venture insurance provider Manulife-Sinochem will now be eligible for up to US$1 million in emergency medical and travel assistance, following the expansion of MSL’s collaboration with the world's leading aid agency, International SOS. More
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Hong Kong, January 12, 2010
MFC Global Investment Management announces appointment of Linda Csellak as Head of Asia Pacific Equities
MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) has appointed Linda Csellak as Head of Asia Pacific Equities, based in Hong Kong. More
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Toronto, January 7, 2010
Manulife Mutual Funds launches yield opportunities fund
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has launched the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund aimed to generate income and long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio consisting of yield-oriented Canadian and global fixed-income and equity securities. More
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Hong Kong, January 6, 2010
Manulife eBook wins Galaxy Bronze Award
Manulife International Holdings Limited (MIHL) has won a bronze award in the “Design — Annual Report (International, Non-Traditional)” category of the International Galaxy 2009 Awards Competition for its 2008 annual review, which was produced in an interactive eBook format for the first time. More
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Manila, January 6, 2010
Manulife Philippines and Migi’s Corner Foundation celebrate 10-year partnership
Manulife Philippines has marked 10 years of partnership with Migi’s Corner Foundation, Inc, a charity created to set up special recreational activity spaces in hospitals for children battling serious illness. More
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Waterloo, January 5, 2010
More Canadians focus on debt going into 2010: Manulife poll
After three straight quarters of rising interest in investments, more Canadians say they’re focused on paying down debts as they head into the New Year, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. More
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Boston, January 4, 2010
John Hancock Completes Legal Entity Realignment
John Hancock Financial has completed the realignment of its legal entities effective December 31, 2009, announced Senior Vice President, John G. Vrysen. More