2007 News Releases

Toronto – J. Roy Firth, Executive Vice-President, Individual Wealth Management, Canadian Division, Manulife Financial will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit in Toronto on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.

At 10:00 a.m. ET, Mr. Firth will provide a general overview of Manulife Financial with a focus on the Company's growing Canadian wealth management operations.

Interested persons are invited to listen to a live audio feed with synchronized slides accessible via www.manulife.com/presentations.  An archived version of the webcast and a copy of the presentation will be available at the same URL from 5:00 p.m. ET September 12, 2007 for a period of one year.

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$410 billion (US$386 billion) as at June 30, 2007.

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.

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