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RBC Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes now available Toronto - Canadian investors can benefit from a new series of principal protected Deposit Notes that provides access to world-class investment managers and can generate potential returns based on exposure to equity markets. RBC Manulife Investments Global Balanced Plus Deposit Notes is a unique investment offering issued by Royal Bank of Canada that is tied to the performance of three funds: the Mawer World Investment Fund – four time winner of the International Equity Fund of the Year, the Manulife Strategic Income Fund and the Manulife Canadian Core Fund. The RBC Manulife Investments Global Balanced Plus Deposit Notes provide Principal Amount guarantee by RBC. “Market volatility and economic instability are headline news in 2008, and many Canadians are concerned about returns on their investments within the financial markets,” said Bob Tillmann, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Manulife Investments. “The RBC Manulife Investments Global Balanced Plus Deposit Notes are ideal for investors who are nervous about market volatility yet require growth potential to reach their financial goals. By providing a 100 per cent Principal Amount guarantee at maturity, these Notes provide exposure to potentially superior rates of return while controlling the risks associated with equity investing. And with award-winning fund management managing the underlying funds, these Notes truly provide investors with a best-in-class investment opportunity.” The Deposit Notes employ a dynamic asset allocation strategy providing notional exposure to the underlying funds when performance is positive and reduced exposure to the funds when performance is negative. Yield Notes (Series 7)
Series 7, 8 and 9 of the Global Balanced Plus Deposit Notes are available for purchase until June 13, 2008. Details regarding this investment product, including a discussion of risk factors relating to the Deposit Notes, are contained in the Information Statements that can be obtained from your financial advisor or at www.manulife.ca/investments. About Manulife Investments Manulife Investments is the brand name describing certain Canadian subsidiaries and operating divisions of Manulife Financial Corporation that offer personal wealth management products and services in Canada. As one of Canada's leading integrated financial services providers, Manulife Investments offers a variety of products and services including segregated funds, mutual funds, annuities and guaranteed investment contracts. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$396 billion (US$401 billion) as at December 31, 2007. Manulife Financial is one of two publicly traded life insurance companies in the world whose rated life insurance subsidiaries hold Standard & Poor’s Rating Services’ highest “AAA” rating. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. About MFC Global Investment Management MFC Global Investment Management is the asset management division of Manulife Financial. MFC Global Investment Management’s diversified group of companies and affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors, investment funds and individuals in key markets around the world. This investment expertise extends across a full range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and alternative investments such as oil & gas, real estate, timber, farmland, as well as asset allocation strategies. MFC Global Investment Management has investment offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and throughout Asia. As at December 31 2007, assets managed exceeded C$240 billion. Additional information about MFC Global Investment Management may be found at www.mfcglobal.com. - 30 - Media contact: Tom Nunn Manulife Financial (519) 594-8578 tom_nunn@manulife.com † of the value of the Equity account – Monthly cash payout is variable and not guaranteed. Certain conditions apply; see Information Statement for more details. The information contained herein is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase the Deposit Notes or investment advice. Investors should read the Information Statements related to the Deposit Notes dated April 11, 2008 and discuss with their advisor before making any investment decisions. Complete information relating to the Deposit Notes, including the risks of investment and disclosure on how the return is calculated, are included in the related Information Statement. An investment in Protected Deposit Notes is subject to certain risks, which investors should consider. Investors should read the Information Statement carefully before investing and discuss their suitability with their advisor. The Deposit Notes may not be suitable for all types of investors; the prices, and value of the Deposit Notes may fluctuate and/or be adversely affected by a number of factors. The fluctuation of the value of the Fund Portfolio will directly impact the return, if any, on the Deposit Notes at maturity. It is possible that no return will be paid on the Deposit Notes. The information contained herein is intended to be read in conjunction with the related Information Statement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Information Statement. The fluctuation of the value of the Fund Portfolio will directly impact the return, if any, on the Deposit Notes at maturity. It is possible that no return will be paid on the Deposit Notes. Royal Bank of Canada makes no assurances, representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained herein. Furthermore, Royal Bank of Canada makes no recommendations concerning Manulife Investments, mutual funds or the suitability of investing in securities generally, or the Deposit Notes in particular. No person has been authorized to give information or to make any representation not contained in the related Information Statement and Royal Bank of Canada does not accept any responsibility for any information not contained in the related Information Statement. Manulife Investments is the brand name identifying the personal wealth management lines of business offered by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife Financial) and its subsidiaries in Canada (collectively, “Manulife Financial”). Manulife Investments, MFC Global Investment Management, Manulife and the Manulife Investments block design are trade names or registered or unregistered trademarks of Manulife Financial and have been licensed for use by the Royal Bank of Canada and its affiliates. |
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