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2003 News Releases

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December 30, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial acquires The Proscenium office tower in Atlanta
December 23, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Vietnam opens new office in Hanoi
December 22, 2003
Community
Manulife Financial and its employees donate $15,000 and more than 7,000 lbs of food to Waterloo Region agencies
December 22, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial Receives Top Ratings In 401(K) Participant Services For Third Year Running
December 18, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 18, 2003
Products
Nine of every 10 RRSP contributors expect to invest as much or more for 2003 tax year: Manulife Investments poll
December 17, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 16, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 12, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 11, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 10, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
December 9, 2003
Products
Manulife Wins “Best Insurance Company” Award
December 9, 2003
Community
Manulife Financial Donation Supports Health Care Education at Conestoga
December 8, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Ranked #1 For In-Person Wholesaling In 2003 Dalbar Variable Annuity Survey
December 5, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds closes two funds
December 4, 2003
People & Places
Dominic D’Alessandro Receives Canadian Investment Funds Career Achievement Award
December 3, 2003
Community
Manulife New York Hosts First Annual Investment Symposium
December 2, 2003
Financial
Manulife New York Launches New Universal Life Insurance Products
November 27, 2003
Financial
Announcement of FY2003 First Half Results
November 26, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
November 25, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
November 24, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
November 21, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Trades
November 20, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial to Commence Purchase of its Common Shares
November 19, 2003
Products
Manulife Private Account Sales Literature Ranks # 1 In Helping Financial Consultants Build Business
November 18, 2003
Community
500 Manulife Vietnam employees and agents participate in the 7th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope
November 18, 2003
Community
Manulife Supports the “Qile” Charity Cake Drive to Raise Funds for Elderly-Care Services
November 17, 2003
Financial
Manulife USA-Commissioned Survey Shows Workers Who Set Goals Feel More Confident About Retirement
November 13, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
November 12, 2003
Community
Manulife Centre to hold free seminar on Chinese and English literacy development for children with learning disabilities
November 5, 2003
Financial
Nova Scotia Public Service (NSPS) LTD Plan Trust Fund moves to Manulife Financial
Released by Nova Scotia Public Service (NSPS) LTD Plan Trust Fund
November 5, 2003
Community
Manulife donates $150,000 to Cancer Research
November 4, 2003
Financial
Zurich Financial Services sells businesses in the Philippines and enters cooperation agreement for the International Program Business
November 3, 2003
Community
Manulife Financial gives $110,000 toward Hurricane Juan recovery
October 31, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial’s normal course issuer bid approved
October 28, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial reports record quarterly earnings
October 24, 2003
Other
Manulife Life Insurance Company has enhanced its Internet Web site (www.manulife.co.jp) functionality
October 23, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Corporation to release third quarter financial results
October 22, 2003
Products
Manulife Private Account Introduces Three New Multi Cap Portfolios
October 22, 2003
People & Places
Manulife-Sinochem receives Beijing branch office license
October 22, 2003
Products
Manulife Bank launches Business Advantage Account
October 21, 2003
Financial
Manulife Indonesia acquires ING-Aetna Life Indonesia
October 21, 2003
Products
CBA Financial Services Corporation awards Manulife Financial Canadian Pension Operations exclusive contract
October 20, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Increases Coverage Of Universal Life Insurance Marketplace
October 16, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Tools Demonstrate Estate Tax Advantages Of Using Life Insurance With Credit Shelter Trusts
October 16, 2003
Products
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index shows more Canadians feeling confident in stock markets, mutual funds
October 15, 2003
Community
Manulife Financial gives $25,000 to forest fire relief
September 28, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial Corporation and John Hancock Financial Services to Merge in Cdn$15 billion (US$11 billion) transaction
September 24, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife USA Hosts Teleconference with Industry Experts on Final Split Dollar Regulations
September 23, 2003
People & Places
Manulife USA Recognized for 401(K) Participant Communication Tools
September 22, 2003
Products
New Calculator from Manulife College Savings Demonstrates the Estate Planning Benefits of a 529 Plan
September 17, 2003
Financial
Manulife Indonesia acquires Zurich Financial Group business
September 17, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Life Insurance Company Announces Appointment of Two New Directors
September 16, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Executive Vice President and CFO to present at Investor’s Conference
September 12, 2003
Media Advisories
Notice of Teleconference: Manulife USA hosts final split dollar regulations call with Larry Brody, Stephan Leimberg & Randy Zipse
September 11, 2003
Products
Manulife expands MPF funds portfolio for members - Two Manulife Fidelity Funds added to broaden options
September 8, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife USA Chairmain and President to present at Investor's Conference
September 4, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Japan's Nationwide Sales Reorganization and Reinforcement Plan Now Further in Progress - 27 Revamped Sales Offices Nationwide to Open in September
August 29, 2003
Products
Launch of “ManuVest” Variable Individual Annuity Insurance with Annuity Capital Guarantee
August 28, 2003
Products
Manulife Life Insurance Company Issues 100,000th Universal Life-Type Policy
August 21, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds caps Elliott & Page Balanced Fund
August 18, 2003
Products
Manulife Japan started sales of their variable annuity "ManuSolution" through Kochi’s main and branch banks
August 12, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Offers its Venture® Contract Owners Access to Sage College Tuition Rewards™ Program
August 7, 2003
People & Places
Dominic D'Alessandro Named to the Order of Canada
August 1, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Financial launches Manulife University Asia
July 31, 2003
Products
Manulife Investments introduces five guaranteed investment funds to award-winning segregated fund lineup
July 30, 2003
Products
Manulife USA takes the guess work out of retirement planning with innovative new program
July 29, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Life Insurance Company Transition to a Company Adopting Committees System to Enhance Its Corporate Governance
July 29, 2003
People & Places
Employers rate Manulife Top in Overall Satisfaction among MPF Service Providers
July 25, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial helps TPAs reach new markets: Boston Financial data services selected as recordkeeper
July 25, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial Launches Manulife Retirement Select-Expands Product Line with Addition of Mutual Fund 401(k)
July 24, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial reports record quarterly earnings and raises dividend by 17 per cent
July 21, 2003
People & Places
Manulife USA names Bruce R. Speca Executive Vice President, Investment Management Services
July 21, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial Corporation to release second quarter financial results
July 21, 2003
Community
Manulife Vietnam sponsors the 39th International Mission of Operation Smile in Vung Tau City
July 17, 2003
Products
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index shows Canadians continue search for security amid market swings
July 15, 2003
Products
Unique Manulife One mortgage now available with only 10 per cent down
July 14, 2003
Products
Manulife College Savings introduces new tax advantaged calculator
July 14, 2003
Community
Manulife Centre Holds Free Seminar on Innovative Learning Skills to Support Children with Learning Difficulties
July 10, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial launches e-enrolment for group savings plan members
July 9, 2003
Products
Manulife USA makes guaranteed coverage more accessible with Manulife UL-G
July 9, 2003
People & Places
Manulife wins LOMA’s educational achievement award
July 9, 2003
Products
Progressive Medical Insurance "ManuMed" On Sale
July 4, 2003
Community
Manulife's blood-donation drive for Red Cross gets boost
July 2, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Bank offers new deposit and withdrawal option for clients
July 2, 2003
People & Places
Manulife wins double recognition for top customer service
June 30, 2003
People & Places
Manulife USA Wins “Best of Show” for its Insurance Journal
June 27, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
June 27, 2003
Products
Manulife Japan has formed partnership with Shinsei Bank and started sales of Investment-type Annuity "ManuSolution"at Shinsei's Main and Branch Banks
June 26, 2003
Products
Manulife Japan Has Formed Partnership with Akita Bank to Sell Investment-type Annuity "ManuSolution"
June 24, 2003
Community
Manulife awarded Top Fund Raiser title in the Walks for Millions 2002/2003
June 23, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Financial celebrates 100 years in the United States
June 19, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial Completes Preferred Share Offering
June 18, 2003
Products
Manulife USA launches new wealth transfer planning sales tool kit and MLI Solutions module
June 18, 2003
Products
Standard Chartered Bank and Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia sign a new Memorandum of Understanding
June 17, 2003
Products
Manulife signs MoU with Fidelity
June 16, 2003
Products
Manulife USA’s new Living Benefit provides income while keeping firm grip on future retirement assets
June 16, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Japan's nationwide sales reorganization and reinforcement plan now in full swing
June 12, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial announces preferred share offering
June 12, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds terminates Elliott & Page European Equity Fund
June 12, 2003
Products
Manulife USA adds popular American Funds to its 401(k) product line-up
June 11, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial’s Investor Day to be broadcast live via Webcast
June 8, 2003
Community
Another successful Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart!
June 5, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Investments leads Canadian industry with top-ranked segregated fund statement: DALBAR survey
June 5, 2003
Products
Manulife Vietnam enters into Bancassurance contract with Dong A (East Asia) Bank
June 4, 2003
Financial
Manulife USA to distribute $376 million to participating U.S. policyholders
June 4, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart rolls on Sunday, June 8!
June 4, 2003
Community
Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart set to raise $175,000 for St. Mary’s Hospital Regional Cardiac Care Centre
May 30, 2003
Financial
Manulife Life Insurance Company (Japan) - Announcement of Financial Results for FY2002
May 28, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Enhances Term Life Insurance Products, Offering Big Reductions at Big Face Amounts
May 28, 2003
Community
Manulife Financial Walk and Run for Breast Cancer Action
May 22, 2003
People & Places
Manulife New York Participant Newsletter Receives Award
May 22, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds receives unitholder approval to merge three Elliott & Page Mutual Funds
May 21, 2003
People & Places
ING (U.S.) and Manulife Financial sign employee benefits agreement
May 21, 2003
Products
Manulife USA Adds American Funds to its Multi-Managed 529 Savings Plan
May 13, 2003
People & Places
Manulife USA Participant Newsletter Receives Award
May 12, 2003
Media Advisories
Notice of Teleconference: Manulife USA hosts call with Larry Brody
May 9, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Wood Logan gets “Back to Basics” with Financial Advisors during 100-City Roadshow
May 9, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds announces portfolio management and investment strategy changes for MIX AIM American Mid Cap Growth Class
May 8, 2003
Products
CPR consolidates employee benefits under Manulife Financial
May 7, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Financial promotes James Lin to General Manger of Manulife-Sinochem – Manulife’s China Operations
May 1, 2003
Products
Manulife USA strengthens investment lineup
May 1, 2003
Products
Manulife New York strengthens investment lineup
May 1, 2003
Products
Manulife Bank introduces ‘in-home’ service for mortgage shoppers
May 1, 2003
Financial
Manulife to distribute an estimated $148.8 million to participating Canadian policyholders
April 30, 2003
Products
Manulife USA builds more user-focused features into Insurance Division’s advisor and policyholder Web sites
April 29, 2003
Products
Manulife Private account unveils new proposal generator for multi-style managed accounts
April 29, 2003
Products
Manulife Taiwan to provide additional coverage and services in light of SARS outbreak
April 28, 2003
Community
Manulife shares in the community’s fight against SARS
April 24, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial reports 15.8 per cent return on shareholders’ equity
April 23, 2003
Financial
Beyond Promise – Manulife Financial’s 2002 Public Accountability Statement is now available
April 22, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Annual Meeting
April 17, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial’s Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2003 Financial Results Conference Call available through live Webcast
April 17, 2003
Products
Manulife Bank raises rate to 3.05 per cent on Advantage Account
April 15, 2003
Products
Manulife USA enhances Venture® Survivorship VUL
April 3, 2003
Products
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index shows more Canadians search for security amid Iraq war build-up, market swings
April 1, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Japan’s Nationwide Sales Reorganization and Reinforcement Plan - The New Regional and Sales Offices Open Nationwide
March 31, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial’s 2002 Annual Report available online
March 31, 2003
Products
Nikko Cordial Securities and Manulife Japan introduce “ManuHundred GW”, a new type of variable individual annuity product featuring 100% guarantee on annuity
March 25, 2003
Products
Manulife launches Avon LTCL
March 20, 2003
People & Places
Governor, Mayor, and local officials join Manulife Financial in celebrating construction of new U.S. Headquarters
March 20, 2003
Media Advisories
Notice of Annual Meetings
March 19, 2003
Financial
Manulife Vietnam becomes first-ever profitable life insurance company in Vietnam
March 18, 2003
Products
Manulife USA launches new Section 457 plan sales tool kit and MLI Solutions module
March 18, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds intends to merge several Elliott & Page funds
March 17, 2003
Other
Manulife Centre holds free seminar on study and organization skills for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
March 11, 2003
People & Places
Manulife USA names James Boyle President of its Individual Wealth Management Division
March 11, 2003
Other
Fiddler plays his music for children
March 10, 2003
Products
Manulife College Savings offers more choice in its multi-managed 529 Plan
March 7, 2003
Products
Manulife Asset Management wins four performance awards for 2002
March 5, 2003
People & Places
Manulife Japan completes purchase of 15 office buildings nationwide
February 28, 2003
Financial
Manulife Offer for Canada Life will expire today
February 28, 2003
Media Advisories
Notice of live Webcast: Manulife Financial at AIFA Conference
February 27, 2003
Products
Manulife New York launches new universal life insurance product
February 27, 2003
Other
Manulife’s “Happiness Indicator” Survey Uncovers Key Drivers of Happiness in Hong Kong
February 25, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial reaches one million plan participants
February 24, 2003
Products
Manulife Financial to open Quebec City Group Benefits office
February 19, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial Group of Companies in Indonesia achieves
166 per cent growth for the year in premiums and deposits
February 17, 2003
Other
Manulife Japan’s radical sales reorganization plan kicks off
February 11, 2003
Products
Manulife USA named Elite Partner by NFP
February 10, 2003
Products
Manulife USA launches Individual(k)
February 7, 2003
People & Places
Manulife announces new senior appointments
February 4, 2003
Financial
Manulife Financial announces record annual and quarterly results
February 3, 2003
Products
Manulife USA launches new Universal Life insurance product
January 30, 2003
Media Advisories
Manulife Financial Corporation to release year-end financial results
January 29, 2003
Products
Manulife scores highest in MPF customer satisfaction survey
January 28, 2003
Financial
“The decision is yours,” Manulife tells Canada Life shareholders
January 28, 2003
Products
Manulife Registered Advantage Account now paying 2.80% to help cautious investors make their important RRSP contribution
January 23, 2003
Products
Manulife Mutual Funds receives approval to invest in shares of Manulife Financial
January 22, 2003
Financial
DPLK Manulife Indonesia achieves solid business growth in 2002 and signs five new contracts to kick start 2003
January 21, 2003
Products
Manulife USA receives Dalbar Annuity Service Award for exceeding industry service norms
January 21, 2003
Products
Bank Rakyat Indonesia and DPLK Manulife Indonesia sign agreement for BRI Employee Pension Program
January 21, 2003
Media Advisories
Notice of teleconference: Manulife USA hosts call with Stephan Leimberg
January 16, 2003
Products
Manulife USA launches Charitable Planning MLI Solutions module and sales tool kit
January 16, 2003
Products
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index rebounds as Canadians show more interest in balanced funds, RRSPs, stocks and their own homes
January 13, 2003
Financial
Manulife Offer remains best choice for Canada Life shareholders
January 13, 2003
Products
Manulife Taiwan signs cooperative contract on Insurance Trust with Taishin Bank
January 9, 2003
Financial
Irish shareholders prefer local currency: “You Got It,” says Manulife
January 9, 2003
Financial
UK shareholders prefer local currency: “You Got It,” says Manulife




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