2010 News Releases

Toronto– 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.

Mr. Cook’s presentation will focus on the company’s business and prospects in Asia.                           

Date:                 Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time:                 10:30AM ET
Materials:          Slides will be available at www.manulife.com
Live Audio:        http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/fs2010/34204378.cfm  
Replay Audio:  Presentations will be archived for one year 

About Manulife Financial

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers 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 $440 billion (US$ 420 billion) as at December 31, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. 

Investor Relations:

Amir Gorgi
416-852-8311
amir_gorgi@manulife.com 

Media inquiries:

David Paterson
416-852-8899
david_paterson@manulife.com