Manulife Financial: News Releases

Tokyo, May 24, 2013
Manulife Japan Announces FY2012 Financial Results
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; Head Office: Chofu-shi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Gavin Robinson) announces its financial results for the 2012 Japanese fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. More

Boston, May 23, 2013
John Hancock Makes Short Duration Credit Opportunities and Global High Yield Mutual Funds Available to Retail Investors
John Hancock Funds today announced that the John Hancock Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund (Class A: JMBAX, Class I: JMBIX) and the John Hancock Global High Yield Fund (Class A: JYGAX, Class I: JYGIX) are now available to retail investors. More

Waterloo, May 22, 2013
More than half of homeowners report debt reduction over the past year, says Manulife Bank of Canada debt survey
In a sign that Canadians are becoming more focused on reducing their debt, a Manulife Bank of Canada Survey found that 55% of homeowners report having less debt than they did 12 months ago. More

Toronto, May 22, 2013
Japan, Myanmar and China Business Plans Named Winners of the Manulife: Entry into Asia Challenge
The Manulife: Entry into Asia Challenge top three prize winners have been selected. The winners were announced yesterday at an awards ceremony at Manulife’s head office in Toronto. More

Waterloo, May 22, 2013
Brittany Lang, Paula Creamer, and Stacy Lewis Scheduled to Return to Waterloo for the 2013 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic
Defending champion Brittany Lang, former major championship winner Paula Creamer, and former number one player on the Women’s Rolex Golf Rankings, Stacy Lewis, top the list of early commitments for the 2013 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic at Grey Silo Golf Course, July 10-14. More

Toronto, May 21, 2013
Manulife Mutual Funds Names New Portfolio Managers of Two Emerging Markets Funds
Manulife Mutual Funds said today that, effective immediately, portfolio management responsibilities for the Manulife Emerging Markets Debt Fund will be led by Roberto Sanchez-Dahl, CFA, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, and Paolo H. Valle, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, of Manulife Asset Management. More

Boston, May 21, 2013
John Hancock Introduces Industry-first Web-based LTC Sales System
Today John Hancock launched LTC Captivate, its new web-based long-term care (LTC) insurance selling system designed to expand sales opportunities by improving the customer experience and enabling remote selling. More

Toronto, May 21, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly and Special Distributions
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per unit of the Fund will be paid on June 6, 2013 to unitholders of record as of May 31, 2013. More

Hong Kong, May 20, 2013
Manulife introduces innovative critical-illness plans
In a bid to meet the diverse needs of customers on critical illness (CI) protection at different life stages, Manulife (International) Limited has introduced two CI protection plans, "ManuCritical Care" and "ManuTotal Care", and a supplementary "Early Stage Critical Illness Benefit" that is attachable to other insurance policies. More

Toronto, May 17, 2013
Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (TSX:MFR.UN) Closes $250 Million Initial Public Offering
Manulife Investments is pleased to announce that the Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (the “Fund”) has completed its initial public offering of 23,063,949 class A units (the “Class A Units”) at a price of $10.00 per Class A Unit and 1,936,051 class U units (the “Class U Units”) at a price of US $10.00 per Class U Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $250 million. More

Toronto, May 17, 2013
"Manulife: Entry Into Asia Challenge" Finalists' Video Available on YouTube
Manulife Financial is pleased to announce that a video highlighting the seven finalist teams of the Manulife Financial: Entry into Asia Challenge is now available on YouTube. More

Toronto, May 16, 2013
Manulife Financial Announces Distinguished Panel of Judges for “Manulife: Entry Into Asia Challenge”
Manulife Financial today released the roster of judges selected to choose the winner of the Manulife: Entry into Asia Challenge. More

Japan, May 15, 2013
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Foreign Currency-Denominated Individual Fixed Annuity "Lifetime Currency" through the Okinawa Kaiho Bank, Ltd.
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Gavin Robinson) will commence sales of “Lifetime Currency”, a foreign currency-denominated individual fixed annuity product, on May 16, 2013, through the Okinawa Kaiho Bank, Ltd(President:Eiyu Uechi). More

Japan, May 15, 2013
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Foreign Currency-Denominated Individual Fixed Annuity "Target Currency" through the Shizuoka Bank, Ltd.
Manulife Life Insurance Company ("Manulife Japan"; President & CEO: Gavin Robinson) will commence sales of "Target Currency", a foreign currency-denominated individual fixed annuity product, on May 16, 2013 through the Shizuoka Bank, Ltd (President: Katsunori Nakanishi). More

Toronto, May 14, 2013
Manulife 2012 Public Accountability Statement: A Tradition of Making a Difference
Manulife Financial has today released its 2012 Public Accountability Statement. More

Toronto, May 14, 2013
Manulife Financial Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Steve Roder to Present at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference 2013
Steve Roder, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manulife Financial, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference 2013 in London on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm BST. More

Boston, May 14, 2013
Manulife Asset Management Hires New Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio Management Team
Manulife Asset Management announced it has added a new Emerging Markets Debt portfolio management team, its third such addition of seasoned portfolio managers in as many months. More

Waterloo, May 9, 2013
Manulife Financial LPGA Classic Announces BlackBerry as Presenting Partner
The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic announced today that BlackBerry® will be the Presenting Partner of the tournament scheduled for July 8-14, 2013. More

Singapore, May 9, 2013
Manulife Singapore launches an interactive Retirement campaign to raise awareness and educate Singaporeans on retirement planning
In addressing Singaporeans’ growing retirement concerns, Manulife Singapore has recently launched a retirement-themed campaign that includes a retirement microsite and calculator to help customers understand the importance of retirement planning. More

Boston, May 6, 2013
John Hancock Funds Launches iDiversify™ App
John Hancock Funds today announced the launch of iDiversify, a straightforward and easy to use app designed to help financial advisors talk to investors about diversification. More

Jakarta, May 6, 2013
Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia named ‘Fund House of the Year’ for 2013
PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (MAMI), one of the largest investment managers in Indonesia, has been named ‘Fund House of the Year’ for the rapidly growing Indonesian market. More

Jakarta, May 6, 2013
Danamon and Manulife Indonesia Committed to Universal Access to Life Insurance
PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (Danamon) and PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) launched an initiative today to broaden access to life insurance by providing affordable insurance solutions through Danamon’s micro finance unit, Danamon Simpan Pinjam (DSP). More

Can Tho City , May 6, 2013
Manulife Vietnam opens new representative office in Can Tho City
Manulife Vietnam, a leading life insurer in Vietnam, today officially opened its new representative office at 1 & 2 Floors, PVC – Mekong Building, 131 Tran Hung Dao Street, An Phu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. More

Makati City , May 6, 2013
Manulife Philippines’ enhanced products put a premium on protecting one’s health
Manulife Philippines has enhanced its insurance products to answer the growing need to provide competitive yet affordable insurance products with improved health benefits. More

Toronto, May 2, 2013
Manulife Announces New Chair of the Board and Committee Chairs
Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company announced today the election of Richard B. DeWolfe as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. More

Toronto, May 2, 2013
Manulife Financial reports 1Q13 net income of $540 million, core earnings of $619 million, record wealth sales, and a regulatory capital ratio of 217%
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC” or the “Company”) announced today net income attributed to shareholders of $540 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared with $1,225 million in the first quarter of 2012. More

Toronto, May 2, 2013
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today announced a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.13 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”), payable on and after June 19, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2013. More

Taipei, May 2, 2013
Manulife Taiwan launches Taiwan's first investment-linked products With Renminbi-denominated bond-type funds
As a forward-thinking insurance provider, Manulife Taiwan has launched the "Manulife Yu-Min-Sheng-Xi Variable Annuity" (VAG) and the "Manulife Cang-Fu-Yu-Min Variable Universal Life" (UJL) products. More

Jakarta, May 1, 2013
Manulife Indonesia Achieves New Business Premium of IDR5.5 Trillion
Manulife Indonesia registered another record breaking year in new business sales in 2012. The Company’s success was driven by strengthening Individual Life, including Sharia, and Employee Benefits business lines, as well as growing Bancassurance, Agency and Employee Benefit distribution capabilities. More

Toronto, April 26, 2013
Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund Files Final Prospectus
Manulife Investments is pleased to announce that a final prospectus for Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (the “Fund”) has been filed and receipted by the securities regulatory authorities of all the Canadian provinces and territories for an initial public offering (the "Offering") of Class A Units and Class U Units of the Fund (collectively, the "Units") at a price of $10 per Class A Unit and US$10 per Class U Unit. More

Hong Kong, April 25, 2013
New report finds that many asset rich households in Hong Kong risk retiring income poor
Manulife Asset Management announces a report that analyzes the retirement-income security – having sufficient income to sustain a comfortable standard of living throughout the retirement years, regardless of how long that period may last — of elderly household members across five Asian economies. More

Toronto, April 23, 2013
“Manulife: Entry Into Asia Challenge” Finalists Announced
Manulife Financial is pleased to announce the teams named as finalists in its Manulife: Entry into Asia Challenge. More

Singapore, April 19, 2013
Manulife Singapore announces key senior management appointments
Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has recently made key appointments in its senior leadership team for Distribution, Operations and Client Experience as part of its growth strategy. More

Toronto, April 18, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per unit of the Fund will be paid on May 15, 2013 to unitholders of record as of April 30, 2013. More

Hong Kong, April 18, 2013
Manulife announces agency promotions
Manulife (International) Limited has announced the promotion of the following senior agency executives: More

Taipei, April 18, 2013
Manulife Taiwan Launches Jin-xin-fu Return-of-Premium Dread Disease Term Product
Manulife Taiwan has launched the “Manulife Jin-Xin-Fu return-of-premium dread disease term insurance (NDB)”, a three-in-one policy featuring life insurance, maturity benefit, and protection against 25 specified dread diseases. More

Toronto, April 18, 2013
Manulife Financial’s Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2013 Financial Results Conference Call both available through webcast
On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Manulife Financial will webcast its joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation and Annual Meeting of Policyholders and the Shareholder of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. More

Boston, April 17, 2013
The One Fund Boston 2013
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino today announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, the purpose of which is to raise money to help those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during Monday’s Boston Marathon. More

Hong Kong, April 16, 2013
New report finds that many asset rich households in Asia are retiring income poor
Manulife Asset Management today issued a report that analyses the retirement income security of elderly households in five Asian economies. More

Hong Kong, April 15, 2013
Manulife launches its first MPF mini website
In a bid to create real value for MPF members in Hong Kong, Manulife has launched its first MPF mini website — www.employeechoice.hk. More

Hopkinton, April 11, 2013
John Hancock Brings Boston Marathon Defending Champions, Past Champions and Other Kenyan Elite Runners to Hopkinton Marathon Rally
John Hancock Financial today brought the Boston Marathon defending champions, two past champions and other elite athletes, all from from Kenya, to a pre-marathon rally with nearly 600 students from Hopkinton's Elmwood Elementary School. More

Boston, April 10, 2013
John Hancock Brings Together 400 Boston Public High School Track Athletes and Boston Marathon Elite Marathoners for Scholars & Stars Event
Boston Marathon principal sponsor John Hancock Financial, in partnership with the Boston Scholar Athletes (BSA) program and the Boston Public Schools, today hosted Scholars & Stars in Boston at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. More

Waterloo, April 10, 2013
FutureStep™ product adds a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
With its new Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) option, Manulife Financial’s FutureStep product now offers small and mid-sized Canadian businesses even more choice and flexibility in helping employees save for a better retirement. More

Hong Kong, April 10, 2013
Manulife to acquire office tower at One Bay East in Kowloon from Wheelock Properties
Wheelock Properties Limited (WPL) and Manulife (International) Limited have signed a sale-and-purchase agreement for the West Tower at One Bay East at 83 Hoi Bun Road, Kowloon East for HK$4.5 billion (C$588 million), marking the largest single office tower purchase in Kowloon. More

Waterloo, April 9, 2013
Manulife Financial Enhances Plan Member Services with Introduction of Online Claims Submission at Point of Care
Manulife Financial today announced an agreement with TELUS Health to extend their existing suite of e-Claims solutions by offering healthcare professionals a new method to simplify and accelerate the submission and reimbursement of extended healthcare claims. More

Toronto, April 9, 2013
Manulife announces intent to cap sales of 11 corporate class funds and pools
Manulife Mutual Funds announced that effective as of the close of business today, it will no longer accept new or additional investments into 11 of its corporate class funds and pools. More

Boston, April 9, 2013
John Hancock Survey Finds Payroll Tax Changes Don't Affect Many Investors' Behavior
Half of investors have not changed their savings or spending behavior despite a reduction in take-home pay due to payroll tax changes this year, according to the John Hancock Investor Sentiment Survey. More

Boston, April 8, 2013
Federal, State and Local Officials Join John Hancock to Honor Team Hoyt at Hopkinton Statue Unveiling
Dick and Rick Hoyt, the famed father and son marathoning team, were honored today by federal, state and local officials at the unveiling of a life-size bronze statue in their likeness. More

Tokyo, April 5, 2013
Manulife Japan Announces Senior Management Appointments
Manulife Life Insurance Company, Japan (President and CEO: Gavin Robinson) announces the following senior management appointments. More

Toronto, April 4, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) announces tax-advantaged distributions to cease after June distribution
On March 21, 2013, the Government of Canada announced proposed measures which would affect certain tax benefits gained by taxable unitholders of investment funds, such as Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), that utilize forward purchase and sale agreements to obtain exposure to an underlying reference portfolio. More

Boston, April 2, 2013
Investor Sentiment Index Reaches a Record High in First Quarter of 2013
Investor sentiment reached its highest level of the past three years during the first quarter of 2013, according to the John Hancock Investor Sentiment Index. More

Makati City , April 2, 2013
Manulife's ASEAN Growth Fund posts 12% return in first three months
Manulife's ASEAN Growth Fund (AGF), launched last November by Manulife Philippines, has posted attractive returns in its first three months based on strong market performance and careful stock selection. More

Toronto, April 1, 2013
Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund Files Preliminary Prospectus
Manulife Investments is pleased to announce that a preliminary prospectus for Manulife Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (the "Fund") has been filed and receipted by the securities regulatory authorities of all the Canadian provinces and territories for an initial public offering (the "Offering") of Class A Units and Class U Units of the Fund (collectively, the "Units") at a price of $10 per Class A Unit and US$10 per Class U Unit. More

Boston, March 28, 2013
John Hancock’s Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program Rallies #GoodFeet Runners to Raise over $6.8 Million on CrowdRise
John Hancock Financial is rallying the runners in its 2013 Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program in their attempt to break last year’s record of raising $6.8 million in charitable donations for more than 100 non-profit organizations. More

Miyagi, March 26, 2013
Manulife Japan Celebrates Opening of New Multi-Purpose Facility for Children in Earthquake-Affected Area
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”) and the Foundation for Promoting the Sound Growth of Children (“Growth Foundation”), an organization which supports activities at children’s centers throughout Japan, held an opening ceremony on March 26 for a new multi-purpose facility for children located in the Arahama District of Watari, a town in Miyagi Prefecture. More

Boston, March 26, 2013
Manulife Asset Management Adds New U.S. Small Cap Equity Team
Manulife Asset Management has expanded its global equity capabilities with the creation of a new U.S. Small Cap equity team that moved to the firm from UBS Global Asset Management. More

Hong Kong, March 25, 2013
Investor Confidence Low Across Developed Asia
The inaugural Manulife Investor Sentiment Index in Asia (Manulife ISI), based on 3,500 interviews across seven Asia markets,[1] shows that investors in developed Asia are not confident it is the right time to invest, with Hong Kong and Taiwan the most pessimistic. More

Hong Kong, March 25, 2013
Investor Confidence Low Across Developed Asia
The inaugural Manulife Investor Sentiment Index in Asia (Manulife ISI), based on 500 interviews in seven Asia markets,[1] shows that investors in developed Asia markets are not confident that now is the right time to invest, with Hong Kong and Taiwan the most pessimistic. More

Toronto, March 22, 2013
Manulife Mutual Funds to cap certain mutual funds sub-advised by Mawer Investment Management Ltd. to new purchases
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Manulife Asset Management Limited, announced today its decision to cap all new purchases, other than contributions made under existing pre-authorized chequing and dollar cost averaging plans, into the following mutual funds effective March 28, 2013: Manulife Canadian Investment Fund/Class, Manulife Canadian Balanced Fund and Manulife Diversified Investment Fund. More

Toronto, March 22, 2013
Manulife Financial’s Proxy Circular and Annual Report available online
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Proxy Circular and 2012 Annual Report are being mailed to shareholders and are now available for download at manulife.com. More

Boston, March 20, 2013
Manulife Asset Management Adds New Global Equity Team
Manulife Asset Management has expanded its global equity capabilities by naming Paul Boyne and Doug McGraw to lead a new team managing a global equity strategy for institutional clients and certain wealth management businesses of Manulife Financial and John Hancock. More

Toronto, March 19, 2013
Manulife Financial Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canadian Division to participate in a Q&A discussion at National Bank Financial’s 11th Annual Canadian Financial Services Conference
Marianne Harrison, Manulife Financial’s Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canadian Division is scheduled to participate in a Question & Answer discussion at National Bank Financial’s 11th Annual Canadian Financial Services Conference in Montreal on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 beginning at 1:10 pm ET. More

Toronto, March 18, 2013
Manulife Investments Announces Quarterly Distribution For:
Oil Sands Sector Fund (TSX: OSF.UN): A quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.125 per unit of the Fund will be paid on April 12, 2013 to unitholders of record as of March 28, 2013. More

Toronto, March 18, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the "Fund") announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per unit of the Fund will be paid on April 15, 2013 to unitholders of record as of March 28, 2013. More

Ho Chi Minh City, March 18, 2013
Manulife Vietnam continued remarkable growth in 2012
Manulife Vietnam, a leading life insurer in Vietnam, today reported strong growth for 2012 with annualized premium equivalent (APE) insurance sales of VND 718 billion, increasing 19 percent over 2011. More

Boston, March 18, 2013
John Hancock Funds Honored at 2013 Lipper Fund Awards
Six John Hancock Funds were honored at the 2013 Lipper Fund Awards event last night in New York City. More

Toronto, March 15, 2013
Manulife Financial files 2012 Audited Annual Financial Statements and Related MD&A
Financial Corporation has filed its 2012 audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 and related MD&A with securities regulators, including with the Canadian Securities Administrators and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 40-F. More

Makati City , March 15, 2013
Manulife Philippines Launches Innovative New Product
Manulife Philippines is launching a new product that offers investors the opportunity to grow their wealth through gains in equity markets while limiting their exposure to market volatility. More

Boston, March 13, 2013
John Hancock Ranks #1 Among Top 10 at 2013 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer ServiceSM
John Hancock ranked first among the top ten most decorated companies in the 2013 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, as announced at the 7th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, held recently in Las Vegas. More

Hong Kong, March 11, 2013
Manulife appoints Philip Hampden-Smith as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Asia
Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of Philip Hampden-Smith to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Asia. More

Shanghai, March 11, 2013
Manulife-Sinochem starts “Health Planning Survey of Middle-Class families”
Manulife-Sinochem, China’s first foreign-invested joint venture life insurance company, recently launched its “Health Planning Survey of Middle-Class families”. More

Langley, March 6, 2013
Manulife Real Estate acquires Aldergrove Village Shopping Centre in Langley, BC
Manulife Real Estate has acquired Aldergrove Village Shopping Centre, a 91,517-square-foot retail property in Langley, British Columbia, for C$29.25 million in a deal that closed March 5, 2013. More

Toronto, March 4, 2013
Susan Dabarno appointed to Manulife Board of Directors
Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company today announced that Susan Dabarno has been appointed to their Boards of Directors, effective March 1, 2013. More

Manila, March 1, 2013
Record sales for Manulife Philippines in 2012
On the back of improving economic conditions in the country, Manulife Philippines achieved record sales for both insurance and wealth in 2012. More

Tokyo, February 28, 2013
Registration Opens for 2013 Manulife Japan Charity Run
The 2013 Manulife Waku Waku Charity Run, Ekiden and Half Marathon, a charity event sponsored by Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”) and organized by Tokyo MX and Ajinomoto Stadium, will be held on Sunday, May 19, at Ajinomoto Stadium. More

Waterloo, February 28, 2013
Exclusive opportunity to play with an LPGA professional and benefit charity
The second Manulife Financial LPGA Classic will take place from July 8 – 14, 2013, at Grey Silo Golf Course in Waterloo, Ontario. More

Boston, February 28, 2013
John Hancock Financial Network Announces Top Independent Firms and Representative of the Year for 2012
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) announced today that Boston Partners Financial Group of Andover, MA, led by managing partner Mark Marroni, JD, LLM, CLU, ChFC, was awarded the President’s Trophy; Capitol Financial Solutions of Raleigh, NC, led by Robert Turner, CLU, has earned JHFN’s Growth Award and Dennis Pettinelli, CLU, ChFC, CLTC of Pettinelli Financial Partners, Redwood City, CA, has been named JHFN’s Representative of the Year for 2012. More

Toronto, February 25, 2013
Manulife Financial completes Subordinated Debenture offering
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”), the Canadian insurance company subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, has successfully completed its previously announced offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of subordinated debentures. More

Toronto, February 20, 2013
Manulife Financial announces Subordinated Debenture issue
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”), the Canadian insurance company subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, announced today that it intends to issue $200 million principal amount of 2.819% fixed/floating subordinated debentures due February 26, 2023 (the “Debentures”). More

Bangkok, February 20, 2013
Manulife Asset Management’s Asian Small Cap Equity fund outperformed benchmark by more than 26% in its first year
Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Co. Ltd. announced today that its Manulife Strength - Asian Small Cap Equity FIF ('MS-ASIAN SM') has significantly outperformed its benchmark in the year since its launch. More

Toronto, February 15, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per unit of the Fund will be paid on March 15, 2013 to unitholders of record as of February 28, 2013. More

Toronto, February 14, 2013
Copernican World Financial Infrastructure Trust Announces Anticipated Distribution for 2013
Copernican World Financial Infrastructure Trust (TSX: CIW.UN) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that its quarterly cash distribution for 2013 will be $0.05 per unit of the Fund or $0.20 per annum. More

Tokyo, February 14, 2013
Manulife Japan Announces FY2012 Third Quarter Year-to-Date Results
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; Head Office: Chofu City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Gavin Robinson) announces its year-to-date (April to December 2012) financial results for the third quarter of FY 2012 which ended on December 31, 2012. More

Boston, February 13, 2013
John Hancock Insurance Launches Product For Underserved Segment of Indexed UL Market
John Hancock Insurance has launched Protection Indexed UL (IUL), which is designed to provide some of the most affordable indexed universal life premiums in the industry. More

Boston, February 13, 2013
John Hancock Promotes Asset Management Strengths in New TV, Print and Online Advertising Campaign
John Hancock has launched a new advertising campaign that primarily focuses, for the first time, on its strength as an asset management brand. More

Jakarta, February 13, 2013
Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia to launch new small mid cap mutual fund
PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (MAMI) held a press conference today to announce the upcoming launch of a new mutual fund. More

Tokyo, February 12, 2013
Manulife Japan Announces New President & CEO
Manulife Life Insurance Company, Japan (Manulife Japan) announces the appointment of Mr. Gavin Robinson to the position of President and CEO, Manulife Japan. More

Toronto, February 8, 2013
Manulife Mutual Funds Surpasses Record $20 Billion in Assets Under Management
Manulife Mutual Funds' net assets under management reached a record $20.7 billion at the close of 2012, representing an 18 percent increase from year-end 2011 to year-end 2012. More

Tokyo, February 8, 2013
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of "Income Protection Insurance (Non-Par Non-CSV Type) - Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho"
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”) will commence sales nationwide of “Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho” (official product name: Non-Par Non-CSV Type Family Income Protection Insurance), on February 12, 2013, through the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. More

Toronto, February 7, 2013
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today announced 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, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2013. More

Toronto, February 7, 2013
Manulife Financial reports 2012 net income of $1.7 billion, core earnings of $2.2 billion, a strong regulatory capital ratio of 211 per cent, and record insurance and wealth sales.
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC” or “Manulife”) announced today net income attributed to shareholders of $1,057 million, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, accompanied by strong growth in insurance and wealth sales. More

Toronto, February 5, 2013
Manulife Financial Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to present at the Credit Suisse 14th Annual Financial Services Forum
Paul L. Rooney, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Financial, will present at the Credit Suisse 14th Annual Financial Services Forum in Miami on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. More

Taipei, February 5, 2013
Manulife Taiwan Launches Cancer Term Life Insurance Product
Manulife Taiwan has launched the "Manulife Cancer Term Life Insurance" (NCA), a three-in-one policy featuring cancer protection, life insurance and maturity benefit. More

Tokyo, February 4, 2013
Manulife Japan Announces New Location for Sales-Related Offices in Tokyo to Enhance Efficiency and Service
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”) announces the relocation and consolidation of Tokyo-area offices which support its Plan Right Advisor sales network (Manulife Japan’s company sales agent network) in order to enhance efficiency and service. More

Waterloo, February 4, 2013
Manulife launches easy-to-use InsureRight app for BlackBerry 10 and iPad
Understanding insurance needs just got easier with Manulife’s new InsureRight app. The app, now available for the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone and the Apple iPad, uses an interactive approach to help consumers learn about insurance and help them estimate how much life insurance they may need. More

Boston, February 1, 2013
John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund Marks Fifth Anniversary
John Hancock Funds announced that the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (Class A: JFIAX; Class I: JFIIX) recently marked its fifth anniversary. More

Hong Kong, February 1, 2013
Manulife's career development program wins HR Best Practice Award
Manulife's innovative career development program "My Career — My Choice" has been declared a winner of the Employee Engagement category at the Best Practice Awards 2012 organized by the Best Practice Management Group. More

Tokyo, January 31, 2013
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Foreign Currency-Denominated Individual Fixed Annuity “Lifetime Currency” through Aomori Bank
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”) will commence sales of “Lifetime Currency”, a foreign currency-denominated individual fixed annuity product, on February 1, 2013, through Aomori Bank Limited. More

Boston, January 31, 2013
Consumer Research Confirms Lower Price Option Increases Interest in Long-Term Care Insurance
New John Hancock research indicates that lower price options increase purchase interest in long-term care (LTC) insurance among 45-65 year olds, especially at younger ages. More

Toronto, January 24, 2013
Manulife Financial to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End 2012 Financial Results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end 2012 financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 7, 2013, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More

Kuala Lumpur, January 24, 2013
Manulife Insurance Berhad expands into key satellite town of Sungai Petani in Kedah
Manulife Insurance Berhad opened a new branch office in Sungai Petani, Kedah today. More

Hong Kong, January 24, 2013
Record Manulife turnout to "Walk For Millions"
For the 18th consecutive year, Manulife showed its support for the Hong Kong Community Chest's annual "Walk For Millions" charity drive when a record-breaking 4,000 agents, employees, their friends and family members turned out to bring the grand total of participants over nearly two decades to more than 20,000. More

Toronto, January 23, 2013
Manulife Financial Recognized for Best Overall Corporate Governance, International, at Corporate Governance Awards in New York
Manulife Financial was recognized as having the Best Overall Corporate Governance in the International category at the annual Corporate Governance Awards held earlier this month in New York. More

Kuala Lumpur, January 23, 2013
Manulife Holdings Berhad appoints Mark O'Dell as Group Chief Executive Officer
Manulife Holdings Berhad today announced that it has appointed Mark O'Dell as Group Chief Executive Officer effective January 18, 2013. More

Toronto, January 21, 2013
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per unit of the Fund will be paid on February 15, 2013 to unitholders of record as of January 31, 2013. More

Toronto, January 21, 2013
Manulife Financial, John Hancock Investor Sentiment Surveys: Affluent North American Investors Believe They Are Financially On Track
Affluent North American investors are feeling very optimistic about their personal finances heading into 2013. More

Koriyama, January 21, 2013
“Manulife Waku Waku Room” Opens at Hoshi General Hospital
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”), together with the NPO Children’s Health Forum and Central Community Chest of Japan, have provided support to Hoshi General Hospital to create a “Manulife Waku Waku Room,” a recreational space within the hospital aimed at providing psychological support to children who are receiving medical care. More

Manila, January 18, 2013
Manulife Philippines announces new Chief Agency Officer
Manulife Philippines announced the appointment of David Grant as the company's new Senior Vice President and Chief Agency Officer effective December 1, 2012. More

Waterloo, January 17, 2013
Canadian investors optimistic about the future
As we begin a new year, results from the latest Manulife Financial Investor Sentiment Index released today indicate that, while Canadian investors appear to have ongoing concerns about the economic environment, they are taking deliberate steps to achieve their financial goals and they remain optimistic about their future financial position. More

Singapore, January 16, 2013
Manulife Singapore supports key recommendations of the FAIR committee and continues to put customers first
Manulife Singapore has announced that it supports the key recommendations of the FAIR Committee. More

Boston, January 15, 2013
John Hancock Financial Announces 2013 Boston Marathon International Elite Field
In its 28th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the elite field for the 117th running of the Boston Marathon on April 15. More

Kuala Lumpur, January 15, 2013
Manulife Insurance Berhad extends its presence to Kota Bharu
Manulife Insurance Berhad kicks off the year with the opening of a new branch on the East Coast – Kota Bharu, Kelantan. More

Boston, January 14, 2013
John Hancock Launches New International Growth Equity Fund
John Hancock Funds has completed the adoption of the Turner International Growth Fund and has launched it as the newly established John Hancock International Growth Equity Fund (A-Share Ticker: JTIGX; I-Share Ticker: JTIIX). More

Toronto, January 11, 2013
Oil Sands Sector Fund Announces Anticipated Distribution for 2013
Oil Sands Sector Fund (TSX: OSF.UN) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that its quarterly cash distribution for 2013 will be $0.125 per unit or $0.50 per annum. More

Boston, January 10, 2013
Client 1st Financial Named John Hancock Financial Network "Practice of the Year"
Client 1st Financial, LLC, a financial services firm based in Fogelsville, PA, led by President & CEO Michael Fischer, CLU, ChFC, CASL, was named by John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) as its Practice of the Year for excellence in several key areas of practice management and client service as judged by an independent panel of experts. More

Hong Kong, January 9, 2013
Andrew John O joins Manulife Asset Management as Senior Portfolio Manager for Korean equities
In recognition of the growing strategic importance of the Korean market, Manulife Asset Management announces today that it has added to its equity capabilities by appointing Andrew John O as Senior Portfolio Manager dedicated to the research, analysis and management of Korean equities. More

Boston, January 9, 2013
As New Year Opens, Investors Say They’re on Track with Financial Goals
As they look forward to a new year, 70 percent of investors feel they are on track with their financial goals, with ten percent reporting they are actually ahead of schedule, according to a recent survey by John Hancock. More

Boston, January 8, 2013
John Hancock Announces Elite USA Team for 2013 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial today announced the Elite USA Team for the 117th running of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. More

Boston, January 7, 2013
Investor Sentiment Holds Steady in 2012's Final Quarter
Investors' confidence held steady in the fourth quarter of 2012, with the John Hancock Investor Sentiment Index® hovering at +18, compared to a score of +17 in the third quarter of last year. More

Waterloo, January 4, 2013
Manulife Financial completes acquisition of Benesure Canada Inc.
Manulife Financial today is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Benesure Canada Inc., Canada’s leading third party administrator and distributor of life and disability insurance solutions to the mortgage broker marketplace. More

China, January 4, 2013
Providing Comprehensive Coverage for Critical Illness Manulife-Sinochem Introduces the "Changbao Jiankang" Critical Illness Platinum and Diamond Packages
As the first foreign-invested joint venture Life insurance company in China, Manulife-Sinochem has a wealth of experience and is finely in tune with local customer preferences. More

Makati City , January 2, 2013
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