Manulife Financial: News Releases

Toronto, November 18, 2009
Manulife Financial Fortifies its Capital Position with $2.5 Billion Common Equity Raise
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) today announced that it will issue $2,500,400,000 in common equity in a bought deal arranged by Scotia Capital Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. More

United States, November 18, 2009
Manulife Financial Announces Offering of Common Shares
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced today that it has agreed to issue common shares to a syndicate of underwriters for an aggregate price of $2,500,400,000 in a “bought deal” public offering in Canada. More

Ho Chi Minh City, November 17, 2009
Manulife awards university scholarship “Bringing dreams to life” To 11 top outstanding students.
Manulife Vietnam, one of the leading life insurance companies in Vietnam, granted university scholarships worth VND 110 million to 11 outstanding students at a ceremony today at Manulife Plaza headquarters. More

Japan, November 17, 2009
Recipients of Donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children” Announced
On Sunday, November 1, the NPO Children’s Heath Forum (Aichi Prefecture; Center Director: Minoru Tanabe), a non-profit organization which aims to facilitate the recovery of children through the improvement of the medical treatment environment for children at hospitals nationwide, announced the recipients of donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children”. More

Manila, November 16, 2009
Manulife Philippines’ Variable Life Bond Funds posted competitive 3-year returns*
Manulife Philippines’ variable life bond funds delivered competitive 3-year returns as of September 30, 2009. More

Boston, November 13, 2009
LTC Awareness Month Finds Americans Still in Dark about Long-Term Care
Americans may realize that they have a significant chance of needing long-term care (LTC), but they greatly underestimate the cost of care, believe government programs cover more than they actually do, and haven’t developed a plan to deal with their own potential care. More

Boston, November 10, 2009
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) Introduces Build4Success Equity & Succession Platform
Build4Success Offers Comprehensive Platform of Resources and Access to New Third-Party Equity & Succession Valuation Model, Financing and Transition Services More

Boston, November 9, 2009
John Hancock Names Linda A. Watters Vice President, Government Relations
Former Michigan Commissioner of Banking & Insurance to focus on state legislative and regulatory relations More

Hong Kong, November 9, 2009
Manulife wins third consecutive “Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” title
Insurer attributes success at prestigious awards to its ability to spot and nurture new talent in highly competitive field More

Ho Chi Minh City, November 6, 2009
Manulife Vietnam proudly sponsors the International Operation Smile mission to Can Tho City
A Manulife Vietnam donation is helping 150 children to smile again, through facial reconstruction surgery. More

Indonesia, November 6, 2009
Manulife ASEAN Achievers’ Summit 2009 To Be Held in Bali, Indonesia for the First Time
Bali is to play host to Manulife’s ASEAN Achievers’ Summit 2009, an annual event designed to recognize the achievements of the top 150 agents from each of the six ASEAN countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. More

Toronto, November 5, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported a net loss attributed to shareholders of $172 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to net income of $510 million in the third quarter of 2008. More

Toronto, November 5, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.13 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”), payable on and after December 21, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2009. More

Toronto, November 5, 2009
John R. V. Palmer appointed to Manulife Board of Directors
Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company announced today that John R.V. Palmer has been appointed to their Boards of Directors, effective November 4, 2009. More

Shanghai, November 5, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem in conjunction with a top Chinese university hosts a forum to explore the spiritual side of middle class wealth
On October 31, 2009, Manulife-Sinochem launched a “Fortune Philosophy Forum” at Fudan University to examine the changing roles and responsibilities of China’s emerging and growing middle class, and its relationship with wealth, philosophy and spiritual development. More

Singapore, November 3, 2009
Manulife Launches Solitaire for Legacy Creation
anulife Singapore today launched Solitaire, a single premium whole-life plan aimed at helping the mass affluent create their legacies. More

China, November 2, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem helps bring dreams to life for deaf children in Sichuan
Manulife-Sinochem this month launched its 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility event entitled “Listening to the Love Echo,” a two-month program to bring dreams to life for deaf children in poverty-stricken areas of Sichuan province. More

Toronto, October 29, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds announces upcoming change in Co-Managers
Effective March 31, 2010, Gerald Cooper-Key, co-manager of the Manulife Mawer World Investment Class, will withdraw from day-to-day activities as co-manager of the Fund. More

Boston, October 29, 2009
John Hancock Funds Wins Top Fund Industry Communications Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
John Hancock Funds won “Best Overall Communications” for both Retail and Advisor Communications in the large company category (more than $25 billion in assets under management) from the Mutual Fund Education Alliance (MFEA) at its awards ceremony in Chicago last week. More

Boston, October 29, 2009
John Hancock’s Enhanced Flagship Long-Term Care Insurance Product Available in Additional States
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) announced that the latest version of its flagship long-term care (LTC) insurance policy, Custom Care II Enhanced is now available in Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Vermont. More

Hong Kong, October 29, 2009
Survey finds MPF members lack long-term focus for investments
Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife”) today released the results of a survey of its Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) members. More

Malaysia, October 26, 2009
Manulife’s Agency Force Celebrates World Senior Citizen Day With A Special Visit to Residents of the Sherun Old Folks Home
Residents of Sherun Old Folks Home in Johor Baru had a pleasant surprise when 22 Manulife agency members and staff paid a visit to their home recently. More

Indonesia, October 25, 2009
Manulife Indonesia Sponsors Running Event for 2,000 Participants in Lembang, West Java
Manulife Indonesia, through its Bandung district office, is linking up with the Evergreen Hash House Harriers (HHH) to sponsor a cross country running event for approximately 2,000 people on October 25, 2009 in Lembang, West Java. More

Toronto, October 22, 2009
Manulife Financial to release third quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Thursday, November 5, 2009 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More

Boston, October 21, 2009
John Hancock Life Introduces New Business Online Illustration System
John Hancock Life Insurance has launched an online new business illustration system—JH Illustrator.com. More

Waterloo, October 21, 2009
Manulife helps Canadians plan for their long-term healthcare needs
To address a growing need for millions of Canadian baby boomers, Manulife Financial has introduced a unique product feature that allows its new and existing individual disability insurance customers to switch their coverage to long-term care insurance. More

Boston, October 20, 2009
John Hancock Launches New Ad and Micro-Site To Help Consumers “Find the Answers” To Their Most Pressing Retirement Questions
John Hancock this month launched the latest installment in its award-winning “Cursor” advertising campaign, alongside a new micro-website, www.findtheanswers.com, designed to provide answers to financial questions frequently asked by consumers. More

Toronto, October 19, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem Expands Again in China – New license approved for Shantou
Manulife Financial today announced that it is expanding again in China, with confirmation that Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to operate in the city of Shantou. More

Toronto, October 16, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds announces fund changes
Following the purchase of AIC’s Canadian retail investment fund business last month, Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced that it will be terminating four mutual funds and re-assigning portfolio management responsibilities of select AIC funds to MFC Global Investment Management. More

Waterloo, October 15, 2009
Manulife Financial acquires Pottruff & Smith Travel Insurance Brokers Inc.
Manulife Financial announced today that it has purchased Pottruff & Smith Travel Insurance Brokers Inc., a leading broker and third party administrator of travel insurance across Canada. More

Boston, October 15, 2009
John Hancock Funds to Partner with Advisors on Roth IRA Conversions
John Hancock Funds is making major new resources available to financial advisers in an effort to help them serve clients eligible for Roth IRA conversions. More

Singapore, October 14, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management announces the launch of first five funds in Singapore
MFC Global Investment Management today announces the launch of five new funds in Singapore by Manulife Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd. More

Boston, October 7, 2009
John Hancock Survey of top Producers Finds Anxious Clients Working Even More Closely With Advisers
A John Hancock Funds survey of more than 300 top financial advisers has found that bonds between clients and advisers have been reinforced as a result of the market volatility that began in 2008. More

Boston, October 7, 2009
John Hancock Named Marketer of the Year at 2009 Hatch Awards
John Hancock was recently named “Marketer of the Year” at The Ad Club’s 49th Annual Hatch Awards. More

Waterloo, October 6, 2009
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index gains for third straight quarter
Canadians are growing more positive about a wide range of investments amid the current economic news. More

Boston, October 6, 2009
Strong Succession Plan Could Entice Majority of Financial Reps to Switch Firms
Providing help with elements of succession planning represents a large opportunity for financial services distributors according to a survey of more than 500 financial representatives developed by Mathew Greenwald and Associates for John Hancock Financial Network. More

Manila, October 1, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation marks 10th year as a publicly listed company
Manulife Philippines CEO Carl Gustini rings PSE opening bell today More

Boston, September 30, 2009
John Hancock Expands Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Training Offerings
LTC Connection, Inc. Develops “Partnership Training in a Box” Program and Provides Support An Effort to Help Local Agencies With LTCI Mandatory Training Requirements and Recruiting More

Toronto, September 30, 2009
Manulife Financial looks to a bright future as it celebrates 10 years as a public company on the NYSE
Manulife Financial (MFC), parent company of John Hancock, is looking forward to a bright future as it celebrates 10 years as a public company on the NYSE. More

Manila, September 29, 2009
Manulife launches immediate relief initiatives to assist Typhoon victims
Manulife staff around the world are offering immediate relief, donations and messages of support to aid those affected by Typhoon Ketsana. More

Toronto, September 25, 2009
Manulife Financial closes transaction to acquire AIC Canadian retail investment funds
Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has closed the transaction to purchase AIC’s Canadian retail investment fund business. More

Toronto, September 25, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem Expands Again in China
Manulife Financial today announced that it is expanding again in China, with confirmation that Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to operate in the Province of Tianjin, one of China’s fastest growing provinces. More

Hong Kong, September 25, 2009
Manulife Celebrates A Bright Future and 10th Anniversary as a Public Company Looks forward to the future with planting of 75,000 trees around the world
September 2009 marks Canadian-based Manulife Financial Corporation’s 10th anniversary as a publicly traded company. More

Toronto, September 24, 2009
Manulife Financial looks to a bright future as it celebrates 10 years as a public company
Manulife Financial (MFC) is looking forward to a bright future as it celebrates 10 years as a public company, a period that saw its market value, funds under management and premiums & deposits quadruple and its employee and agent numbers double. More

Waterloo, September 24, 2009
Manulife Financial’s Canadian Division captures 12 awards in international competition
Marketing and communications projects from across Manulife Financial’s Canadian Division received a record number of awards in the 2009 Insurance and Financial Communicators Association (I.F.C.A.) international awards competition. More

Boston, September 24, 2009
John Hancock Life Wins Three Awards From Insurance & Financial Communicators Association
John Hancock Life Insurance was honored with three awards by its peers at the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association Annual Meeting. More

Boston, September 22, 2009
John Hancock Funds Embarks on 24-City Road Show
John Hancock Funds chose “It’s About Time” as the theme for its annual road show for financial advisers, underscoring the importance to advisers and their clients of regaining confidence in the equity markets and in investing. More

Hong Kong, September 21, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) launches new Asia Total Return Fund
MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) today announces the launch of the Manulife Global Fund - Asia Total Return Fund More

Toronto, September 16, 2009
Manulife to offer three new series of segregated funds to meet Canadians’ investment, retirement and estate-planning needs
Manulife will launch a new segregated fund platform in early October with three investment series to offer Canadian investors attractive solutions for their accumulation, income and estate planning needs. More

Toronto, September 16, 2009
Manulife Financial Confirms and Clarifies its Commitment to China
In response to local media reports from China that some foreign insurance companies may be planning to scale back operations in the PRC, Manulife Financial today affirmed that it continues to focus its strong operational growth in China through its highly successful Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. partnership, which is currently licensed in 36 cities across 10 provinces in China. More

Boston, September 15, 2009
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Announces Distribution Partnership with Edward Jones
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services today announced a distribution partnership with the financial services firm Edward Jones. Through the agreement, Edward Jones’ financial advisors will have access to the John Hancock 401(k) platform, including JH Signature™, defined contribution plans and the Guaranteed Income For Life feature. More

Toronto, September 15, 2009
Manulife Financial CEO to present at Institutional Investor Conference
Donald Guloien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, will present in Toronto at the Scotia Capital Financials Summit. More

Boston, September 10, 2009
John Hancock Financial Expands Investment in "Build America Bonds" Program
John Hancock Financial Services has expanded its participation in the Build America Bonds program, recently completing another nine transactions that will help state and local entities across the United States rebuild their infrastructure as well as further strengthening the economic recovery of the nation as a whole. More

Boston, September 10, 2009
John Hancock College Savings Launches “Back to School” Campaign
John Hancock College Savings has launched a “Back to School” Campaign, seeking to increase interest in 529 plans among affiliated advisors, as well as provide them tools so they can speak to their clients about planning to pay for college. More

Singapore, September 10, 2009
Manulife launches a new investment platform - Unit Trust
Manulife Singapore today launched a new investment platform introducing 17 Elite Funds. These funds have been carefully selected from a universe of thousands, with proven track records for consistent performance. More

Manila, September 8, 2009
Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation’s Variable Life Peso Bond Fund is one of the best performing peso bond funds in the market
Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation, the bancassurance joint venture company of Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation (China Bank), recently reported that its variable life Peso Bond Fund is one of the best performing Peso bond funds in the local market based on 1-year return*. More

Waterloo, September 8, 2009
Manulife Financial receives gold Quality award from National Quality Institute
Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Wealth Management Operations has been recognized by the National Quality Institute (NQI) for outstanding achievement in Quality. More

Hong Kong, September 4, 2009
MCCSLD celebrates a decade of overcoming learning barriers
The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (MCCSLD) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and it marked the milestone with a fun-filled three-day Summer Camp themed “Realising Potential — 10 Years of Growth”. More

Bangkok, September 1, 2009
Manulife Thailand receives an award in the Prime Minister’s Insurance Awards 2008 for Insurance Company with Outstanding Management Development
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva recently presented a Second Prize management award in the Prime Minister’s Insurance Awards 2008 to Mr. Christopher Teo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited, at the Government House. More

Toronto, August 20, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds adds three new funds to its lineup
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has announced the addition of three new mandates to its lineup of funds. More

Ho Chi Minh City, August 20, 2009
Manulife Vietnam in top 3 position in new business and total premiums in the first six months of 2009
Manulife Vietnam, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, ranked in the top 3 amongst all life insurers in the country for the first six months of 2009 with new business annualized premiums amounting to over VND 133 billion, a 14% growth over the same period in 2008. More

Hai Phong City, August 20, 2009
Manulife Vietnam confirms its long-term commitment to supporting the community with a donation of VND 50 million to Women Union of Hai Phong city
In support of the launch of the charity program “Compassionate Shelter” by Vietnam Women’s Union, Manulife Vietnam has proudly donated VND 50 million to the Women’s Union chapter in Hai Phong city. More

Hong Kong, August 19, 2009
Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments
Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has announced the appointment of two new senior executives in Hong Kong. More

Boston, August 18, 2009
John Hancock Expands Fixed Annuity Portfolio With New JH Signature Product
John Hancock Financial’s Fixed Products Group today announced the launch of its latest fixed annuity product: JH Signature. More

Shanghai, August 14, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem surveys Chinese middle-class family happiness
Manulife-Sinochem in cooperation with the financial newspaper Money Week launched a large-scale survey this week of Chinese family happiness. It is the first survey of its kind and will result in a happiness index More

Tokyo, August 14, 2009
Financial Results for the First Quarter of FY2009
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter “Manulife Japan”; Head Office: Chofu-shi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) announces its financial results for the first quarter (April to June 2009) of fiscal year 2009. More

Hong Kong, August 13, 2009
Manulife Launches Asia Value Dividend Equity Fund
Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (MAMHK) today announces the launch of the Asia Value Dividend Equity Fund (“the Fund”) on its Manulife Global Fund (MGF) platform. More

Toronto, August 13, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds announces fund merger
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has received approval from its Independent Review Committee to undertake a fund merger, as listed below: More

Boston, August 12, 2009
John Hancock Introduces New Protection UL-G and Protection SUL-G - New Single Life And Survivorship UL Products Offer Lifetime Death Benefit Guarantees At Competitive Premiums
As part of its continued commitment to universal life insurance with responsibly priced lifetime guarantees, John Hancock has launched new Protection UL-G and Protection SUL-G products. More

Toronto, August 12, 2009
Manulife signs agreement with AIC Limited to acquire AIC Canadian retail investment funds
Purchase to significantly expand Manulife wealth management business More

Taipei, August 12, 2009
Southern Taiwan Bombarded by Typhoon Morakot – Manulife immediately launches relief initiatives to assist
Typhoon Morakot devastated southern Taiwan Monday, bringing torrential rain, deadly mudslides and causing severe damage. Dozens of people have been confirmed killed, with many more injured and unaccounted for. More

Taipei, August 6, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management announces the appointment of Yili Liu as Head of Equities at Manulife Asset Management Taiwan
Manulife Asset Management Taiwan has appointed Yili Liu as Head of Equities. In this role, Ms Liu will be based in Taipei, overseeing a team of 5 equity portfolio professionals with a combined total of NTD 2.18B AUM (as at July 31, 2009). More

Toronto, August 6, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation's Second Quarter Earnings Increase to $1.77 Billion
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported shareholders’ net income of $1,774 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1,008 million in the second quarter of 2008. More

Toronto, August 6, 2009
Manulife Board of Directors Announces Common Share Dividend Reduction Effective September 2009
The Board of Directors of Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today announced its decision to reduce the Company’s quarterly common share dividend by 50% from $0.26 to $0.13 per share, payable on and after September 21, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2009. More

Toronto, August 6, 2009
Linda Bammann appointed to Manulife Board of Directors
Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company announced today that Linda Bammann has been appointed to their Boards of Directors effective August 5, 2009. More

Toronto, August 6, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces discount for common shares issued under its dividend reinvestment and share purchase plans
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that in respect of the Company’s September 21, 2009 dividend payment date, the Board has decided that the Company will issue common shares in connection with the reinvestment of dividends and optional cash purchases pursuant to the Company’s Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Canadian Plan”) and its U.S. Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “U.S. Plan”). More

Manila, August 4, 2009
Manulife Philippines employees join community visit and seminar to help Children with Special Needs with the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation
Since 2006, Manulife Philippines has partnered with the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation, Inc. in support of the foundation’s programs to establish Community-Based Rehabilitation in response to the need for adequate rehabilitation services for less privileged people with disabilities. More

Boston, August 4, 2009
John Hancock Financial Network Experiencing Growth Under New Business Model
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) reports an increase in experienced financial representatives joining the national network, increased branding activity among its existing firms and increased interest shown by outside independent firms since it implemented a new business model in January. More

Boston, July 29, 2009
Craig Raymond Named Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary for John Hancock Financial
Craig Raymond has been appointed Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary for John Hancock Financial, John Hancock President Jim Boyle said today. More

Shanghai, July 27, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem launches group insurance for small and medium-sized companies
As the first joint venture company in China approved to offer employee benefits, Manulife-Sinochem recently launched two new group packages - Group Accidental and Group Comprehensive - offering flexible options to small- and medium-sized businesses. More

Toronto, July 23, 2009
Manulife Financial to release second quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its second quarter financial results on the morning of Thursday, August 6, 2009 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More

Ho Chi Minh City, July 22, 2009
Manulife launches an innovative medical care solution “Phuc An Binh” with guaranteed benefits of major surgical indemnity
Manulife Vietnam Limited (MVL) today launched a new medical care solution Phuc An Binh to meet the increasing need for better health care for Vietnamese customers. More

Boston, July 21, 2009
New Small Business Survey Reveals Employer Misconceptions May Explain Reluctance to Offer LTC Insurance, Despite Perception of Employee Need
John Hancock today announced the results of a small business survey on long-term care, finding that employer misconceptions have resulted in a reluctance to offer long-term care insurance despite a perception of employee need. The study, conducted as part of John Hancock’s “Know Your Options” long-term care education campaign, surveyed more than 500 benefits decision makers at companies with 10 to 1,000 employees. More

Hong Kong, July 20, 2009
Consumer vote of confidence for Manulife
Manulife has emerged as the winner of two prestigious awards: Next Magazine’s Top Service Award 2009, in the category “Insurance Companies - Personal Financial Planning”, and in the insurance section of the Yahoo! Hong Kong Emotive Brand Awards. More

Shanghai, July 17, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem launches Bancassurance Product “Jin Yu Nian Nian”
As the bancassurance market in China transforms and matures, Manulife-Sinochem announces a new bancassurance product “Jin Yu Nian Nian”, a participating endowment product created based on comprehensive market research. More

Boston, July 14, 2009
John Hancock Launches JH Essential Income Fixed Immediate Annuity
John Hancock Financial’s Fixed Products Unit today announced the launch of its latest fixed immediate annuity product: JH Essential Income. More

Toronto, July 10, 2009
Manulife Financial announces completion of $1 billion issue of Innovative Tier 1 Notes
Manulife Financial announced today that Manulife Financial Capital Trust II, a trust wholly-owned by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”), has completed its $1 billion offering of Manulife Financial Capital Trust II Notes - Series 1 due December 31, 2108. The notes qualify as Tier 1 capital of MLI for regulatory purposes. More

Hong Kong, July 9, 2009
Manulife volunteers “tutored” in English classes for children with special learning difficulties
Manulife staff have volunteered to spend some of their Saturday mornings helping kids with special learning needs develop a basic grasp of English. More

Manila, July 7, 2009
Manulife Philippines’ Variable Life Bond Funds yields among the highest in the market
Manulife Philippines recently reported that its variable life Peso and U.S. Dollar Bond funds generated very competitive 12-month returns as of end of May 2009. More

Toronto, July 7, 2009
Manulife Financial CEO to present at Institutional Investor Luncheon
Donald Guloien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, will present at an investor luncheon in Toronto hosted by Bank of Montreal Capital Markets. More

Shanghai, July 7, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem launches Juvenile Par Annuity Product “Fortune Baby”
Parents have a new tool at their disposal to help pave the way to their child’s future success. Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd announced a new Juvenile Par Annuity Product called “Fortune Baby” which features flexible management, a “DIY” individual annuity plan, guaranteed fixed annuity income and comprehensive care. More

Toronto, July 6, 2009
Manulife Financial announces $1 billion issue of Innovative Tier 1 Notes
Manulife Financial announced today that Manulife Financial Capital Trust II (the “Trust”), a trust wholly-owned by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”), will issue $1 billion of Manulife Financial Capital Trust II Notes - Series 1 due December 31, 2108 (“MaCS II - Series 1”). More

Jakarta, July 6, 2009
PT. Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia Appoints Nicolaos Oentung as Head of Equities
PT. Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia has appointed Nicolaos Oentung as Head of Equities. Mr Oentung, who will be based in Jakarta, will oversee the equity team of three and will help manage IDR 20.5 trillion (approx. US$1.94billion) in assets under management. More

Hong Kong, July 2, 2009
Manulife announces across-the-board management fee reduction for its MPF services
Manulife announces that it is reducing the management fee for all of its MPF funds under the Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme and Manu-Lifestyle (MPF) Scheme, to help alleviate members’ burden in the current challenging economic conditions and to add value to their retirement benefits. More

Waterloo, July 2, 2009
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index gains as Canadians keep investing
Canadians are seeing an upside to investments amid the current economic news, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. More

Boston, July 1, 2009
John Hancock Launches Wide-Reaching Campaign to Educate Consumers on Long-Term Care
John Hancock Life Insurance Company today announced a new campaign, called Know Your Options, aimed at educating consumers about long-term care (LTC) issues and options by providing them with a variety of resources to help them take the next step in preparing for their future. More

Toronto, June 30, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds announces temporary changes to its money market funds
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today that it is making temporary changes to the Manulife Money Fund and the Manulife Short Term Yield Class (the “Funds”) to respond to low interest rates on money market instruments in Canada and maintain a positive yield for securityholders. More

Boston, June 29, 2009
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Introduces New Proposal
Leveraging the success of the PRIME Elements marketing program introduced in January, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) recently introduced a streamlined proposal designed to make it easier for plan sponsors to ensure all the important elements of a successful 401(k) plan are included in their considerations. More

Bangkok, June 26, 2009
Manulife Donation Helps Prevent Spread of Flu
Manulife Thailand today donated 5,000 protective medical face masks to the Bureau of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Disease Control in the Ministry of Public Health, to help prevent and control of the spread of influenza A(H1N1), commonly known as Swine Flu. More

Boston, June 24, 2009
John Hancock Offers Flexible, Web-based 'Portfolio Insight' Tool for Financial Advisers
John Hancock Funds has launched a new, web-based tool called “Portfolio Insight” that allows financial advisers to create detailed analyses of client portfolios and to prepare high-quality, customized reports quickly and efficiently. More

Boston, June 24, 2009
John Hancock Financial Network Contributes to the MDRT Foundation as a Corporate Silver Sponsor
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) is an MDRT Foundation Corporate Silver Sponsor for the third consecutive year after making its contribution to the organization for 2009. Founded in 1927, MDRT is a premier, international network of leading financial services professionals. More

Hong Kong, June 24, 2009
Manulifers answer Red Cross call to stem Type O shortage
When staff, insurance/financial advisors and customers of Manulife (International) Limited learned that the Hong Kong Red Cross had only enough supplies of Type O blood in its blood bank to meet demand for up to a week, they were even more motivated than usual to join the annual company-wide blood drive. More

Hong Kong, June 23, 2009
Manulife backed Friends of the Earth’s “Dim It 6.21”
Manulife was one of the keen supporters in the backdrop as Hong Kong citizens were treated to the rare sight of a darkened Victoria Harbour on the night of June 21. More

Toronto, June 19, 2009
Manulife Discloses OSC Notice
On a separate matter unrelated to prior announcements made today by Manulife Financial Corporation, the Company stated that it received an enforcement notice from staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) this week relating to its disclosure before March 2009 of risks related to its variable annuity guarantee and segregated funds business. More

Toronto, June 19, 2009
Manulife Appoints Michael Bell Chief Financial Officer And Provides Capital Update
Manulife Financial Corporation today announced the appointment of Michael W. Bell as incoming Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). More

Boston, June 17, 2009
John Hancock Announces Enhancements to Group Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Products and Discount Program
John Hancock, the largest provider of employer-sponsored Long-term care insurance in the U.S., has enhanced two of its leading group LTC insurance plans and updated its individual-based Sponsored Group Discount Program, making it easier for individual and group representatives to meet the LTC insurance needs of the employer and association markets. More

Shanghai, June 14, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem launches a new incentive program for top-selling agents to visit Taiwan
Manulife-Sinochem sent 430 top-selling agents this week on a special incentive trip to Taiwan, known to Chinese tourists as “Treasure Island”. The event – the first of its kind to Taiwan – was created to thank the agents for their efforts and as an encouragement for future hard work. More

Jakarta, June 12, 2009
Manulife Indonesia launches its new Syariah Unit and new Syariah-based product, Berkah SaveLink
Manulife Indonesia, one of the most prominent and respected life insurance companies in Indonesia, today launched a new Syariah-specific business unit – the first for Manulife Indonesia and in fact for all of Manulife Financial Asia. More

Ho Chi Minh City, June 12, 2009
Manulife Vietnam- Vietnam’s first 100% foreign-owned life insurer-celebrates its 10-year anniversary
Manulife Vietnam today celebrated its 10th year as Vietnam’s first 100% foreign-owned life insurance company. A ceremony was held at Manulife Plaza with company executives, employees and agents. More

Hong Kong, June 12, 2009
Manulife TV ad a hit in Hollywood
Manulife’s Bringing Dreams To Life TV commercial has picked up a Silver Screen Award in the “Advertising/Marketing: Product/Service – General Audience” category at the prestigious annual US International Film and Video Festival. More

Toronto, June 10, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds to cap four funds
Manulife Mutual Funds (a division of Elliott & Page Limited) announced plans today to cap all retail series of Manulife Global Tactical Fund, Manulife Global Real Estate Fund, Manulife Real Return Strategy Fund and Manulife International Large Cap Fund. More

Tokyo, June 9, 2009
Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest of Japan (CCC-J) Conduct Recovery Assistance Campaign to Support Citizen-Based Recovery Initiatives
As part of the “Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest of Japan (CCC-J) Recovery Assistance Fundraising Campaign to Aid Disaster-Affected Areas” conducted by Manulife Japan (Head Office: Chofu City in Tokyo, President & CEO: Craig Bromley), Central Community Chest of Japan (Chairperson: Jyuro Saito) is inviting residents of disaster-affected areas to send their proposals for ways to rebuild their own communities and economies. This will be the third campaign since the campaign was initially introduced in 2006. More

Waterloo, June 8, 2009
Manulife Financial launches Small Business Solutions Centre
Manulife Financial is launching an online Small Business Solutions centre to help advisors work more closely with small business by making it easy to identify and provide comprehensive business and personal financial solutions for their Canadian small business clients. More

Waterloo, June 7, 2009
Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart surpasses goal
More than 1,200 cyclists, walkers and volunteers took part in the 17th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart today to support local heart health. More

Toronto, June 4, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management Appoints Jean-François Courville as CEO
Warren A. Thomson, Chairman, MFC Global Investment Management (MFC GIM), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-François (J-F) Courville as Chief Executive Officer. More

Hong Kong, June 4, 2009
Manulife pioneers a breakthrough medical funding solution “Follow Me” with guaranteed premiums and increasing benefits for ALWAYS and TOMORROW
Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has launched a new medical funding solution “Follow Me”, to fill the distinct gap in medical products available today by giving customers much more control in medical funding. More

Sibu, June 4, 2009
Manulife donates Food Provision to Society of The Blind, Sarawak Branch
Manulife Insurance Berhad (Manulife Malaysia) recently contributed food provisions worth RM5,000 to members of the Society of The Blind in Malaysia, Sarawak Branch. Society of the Blind in Malaysia is a non-profit organization dedicated to securing equal rights and opportunities for blind people in Malaysia. More

Ho Chi Minh City, June 4, 2009
Manulife initiates the volunteered blood donation program to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its first launch in Ho Chi Minh City
As part of the corporate activities to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Vietnam, Manulife Vietnam, in cooperation with the Humanitarian Blood Donation Center, has proudly initiated a volunteer blood donation program today in Ho Chi Minh City. More

Toronto, June 3, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation completes Preferred Share offering
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife”) today announced that it has completed its offering of 14 million Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 1 (the “Series 1 Preferred Shares”) at a price of $25 per share to raise gross proceeds of $350 million. More

Indonesia, June 3, 2009
Manulife Indonesia announces Q1-2009 results at Investor Meeting
Manulife Indonesia, one of Indonesia’s leading life insurance companies, today reported Q1-2009 earnings to participants at an investor meeting. More

Boston, June 3, 2009
John Hancock Launches Current Assumption Universal Life Policy
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of its new Performance UL product–a current assumption universal life insurance product that offers low-cost permanent death benefit coverage with the security of a 10-Year Extended No-Lapse Guarantee. More

Toronto, June 2, 2009
Manulife Financial completes Medium Term Note offering
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has successfully completed its previously announced offering of $1 billion principal amount of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness, pursuant to its medium term note program. More

Manila, June 1, 2009
Manulife’s New Minds offers a stable educational solution to parents
For those who worry about the high costs of education – and costs in the not-so-distant future – Manulife offers a product that addresses the rapidly escalating tuition fees and shrinking incomes that prevent millions of families in the country from sending their children to better schools. More

Toronto, June 1, 2009
Manulife Financial Names Scott Hartz Executive Vice President of Investment Division
Warren A. Thomson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Manulife Financial Corporation, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Scott Hartz as Executive Vice President, General Account Investments. In this role, Mr. Hartz oversees all U.S., Canadian and Asian general account investments, with total assets exceeding Cdn$166 billion. More

Boston, June 1, 2009
John Hancock Launches New Retirement Income Solution
John Hancock today announced the launch of a new retirement income product designed to bring the elusive goal of guaranteed income to a broader market beyond the reach of traditional variable annuities. The new product, John Hancock AnnuityNote, features one underlying diversified portfolio*, a straightforward lifetime income benefit, and an all-in expense of 1.74 percent. More

Hong Kong, May 29, 2009
Manulife staff go extra-green
As part of its ongoing commitment to raising awareness of the urgent need to protect our planet, Manulife (International) Limited has joined hands with several environmental bodies to organise a series of activities for staff and insurance/financial advisors during June – dubbed “Environmental Month”– that are designed to encourage “green” behaviour. More

Tokyo, May 29, 2009
Announcement of Proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter “Manulife Japan”; Head Office: Chofu-shi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) announces its financial results (as proposed)for fiscal year 2008. More

Toronto, May 28, 2009
Manulife Financial to Issue $1 Billion of 4.896% Notes Maturing in 2014
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) intends to issue $1 billion principal amount of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness pursuant to its medium term note program. More

Toronto, May 25, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces increase to Preferred Share issue
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife”) today announced that as a result of strong investor demand for its Canadian public offering of Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 1 (“Series 1 Preferred Shares”), which was announced earlier today, the size of the offering has been increased to 14 million shares. More

Toronto, May 25, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces Preferred Share issue
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife”) today announced a Canadian public offering of Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 1 (“Series 1 Preferred Shares”). More

Hong Kong, May 25, 2009
Manulife-donated Gymnasium opens at Hong Chi Morninghope School Insurer hopes it will help build up students’ immune systems against virus infections
With the danger of easily contracted respiratory diseases again in the air, the opening of Manulife-sponsored Gymnasium provides a timely facility for the more vulnerable children of the Hong Chi Association’s Morninghope School to strengthen their physiques against the infection. More

Boston, May 21, 2009
John Hancock Names James R. Boyle President
John Hancock Financial Services, the U.S. division of Toronto-based Manulife Financial Corporation, has named James R. Boyle as President. More

Toronto, May 21, 2009
Manulife Financial Names Warren A. Thomson Chief Investment Officer
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has appointed Warren A. Thomson as Chief Investment Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Thomson oversees the world-wide investment operations managed on behalf of the Company's general fund and external clients, with total assets in excess of Cdn$286 billion. More

Boston, May 19, 2009
John Hancock Selects CHCS Services to Manage Long-Term Care Insurance Provider Discount and Caregiver Programs
John Hancock Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance has selected CHCS Services, a leading expert in senior healthcare services with more than 15 years of experience, to manage John Hancock’s provider discount and caregiver support services programs for its policyholders and their families. More

Shenyang, May 18, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem further expands business in Liaoning Province with a new Branch in Shenyang
Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. today received licensing approval to establish a new branch in Shenyang, Liaoning province. More

Hong Kong, May 15, 2009
Manulife is Most Trusted Brand for sixth year running Insurer tops poll for Reader’s Digest awards again
For the sixth consecutive year, Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) won the Trusted Brands Gold Award for the insurance company category in Hong Kong organized by the Reader’s Digest. More

Tokyo, May 15, 2009
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Investment-Type Annuity Product “Yume-no-Teikibin” Through The Shizuoka Bank
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as “Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley), as part of an initiative to upgrade and expand its channel for over-the-counter sales via banks, on May 18, 2009 will begin selling a new investment-type annuity insurance product called “Yume-no-Teikibin” through The Shizuoka Bank, Ltd (President & CEO : Katsunori Nakanishi). More

Toronto, May 12, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds launches index funds
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today it has launched three index funds: More

Boston, May 11, 2009
John Hancock Financial Network Recognizes Leadership of Top Independent Firms and Representative of the Year for 2008
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) recently announced 2008 awards for leadership of its top independent firms and for its leading financial representative of the year. More

Boston, May 11, 2009
John Hancock Awarded Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) Contract
John Hancock has been named the sole carrier for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program’s (FLTCIP) second seven-year contract period by the U.S. More

Toronto, May 11, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management Caps Strong 1st Quarter
MFC Global Investment Management concluded a strong first quarter of 2009 by closing on a series of new institutional investment management mandates that combined total more than C$350 million. More

Toronto, May 7, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.26 per share on the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”), payable on and after June 19, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2009. More

Toronto, May 7, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces amendments to its dividend reinvestment and share purchase plans
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that it has amended and restated its Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Amended Canadian Plan”) and that it has replaced the bank-sponsored U.S. Investor Services Program for the Company’s common shareholders resident in the United States (the “Former U.S. Plan”) with a new Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “New U.S. Plan”). More

Toronto, May 7, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation reports quarterly results
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported a shareholders’ net loss of $1,068 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to net income of $869 million in the first quarter of 2008. More

Boston, May 5, 2009
John Hancock Launches New Variable Universal Life Insurance Product
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of a new Protection VUL product, a variable universal life insurance policy that offers excellent cash value accumulation potential with strong death benefit protection options. More

Hong Kong, May 5, 2009
Manulife MPF-contribution tool surges nearly 100%
Manulife’s MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) online service tool “Contribution Express” saw its usage surging by nearly 100 per cent in the past five years – and the numbers are still growing. More

Toronto, May 5, 2009
Manulife Financial’s 2008 Public Accountability Statement now available on-line
Manulife Financial Corporation’s 2008 Public Accountability Statement, detailing the Company’s philanthropic and sustainability efforts, is now available for download at www.manulife.com. More

Toronto, May 4, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management Awarded $1 Billion Mandate from MD Funds Management
MFC Global Investment Management has been selected as investment adviser for the MD Dividend Fund, a mutual fund offered by MD Funds Management Inc., of Ottawa. More

Waterloo, May 1, 2009
Manulife Financial partners with MediResource Inc. for health portal
Manulife is launching major enhancements today to its Health eLinks online health resource. The web portal is designed to provide group benefits plan members across Canada with access to an innovative online health library and a new health risk assessment, among other online tools. More

Waterloo, April 30, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds announces Lipper Award Winners
Manulife Mutual Funds is proud to announce that four of its mutual funds have been recognized for excellence in the investment industry at the 2009 Lipper Fund Awards. More

Boston, April 27, 2009
John Hancock Financial Network Launches New Multi-Media Sales and Marketing Website for Financial Representatives and Firm Management
John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) is launching the Sales and Marketing Center, a website to help its national network of independent career firms and financial representatives increase their sales and grow their firms by sharing best practices. More

Toronto, April 23, 2009
Manulife Financial’s Annual and Special Meeting and First Quarter 2009 Financial Results Conference Call available through live webcast
On Thursday, May 7, 2009, Manulife Financial will webcast its joint Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation and Annual and Special Meeting of Policyholders and Shareholder of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. More

Waterloo, April 20, 2009
Manulife donates $10,000 to Manitoba Flood Response
Manulife will donate $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support efforts to assist those affected by flooding along the Red River in Manitoba. More

Tokyo, April 17, 2009
Manulife Waku Waku Charity Run Day
“Manulife Waku Waku Charity Run Day,” a charity event specially sponsored by Manulife Life Insurance Company (President & CEO Craig Bromley, “Manulife Japan”), will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Ajinomoto Stadium. More

Toronto, April 16, 2009
Manulife Financial to Adopt Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that it will provide shareholders with a non-binding, advisory vote on the Company’s executive compensation policy starting at its annual meeting in 2010. More

Waterloo, April 15, 2009
Survey shows Canadians aren’t confident they have enough insurance
According to a recent survey by Manulife Financial, no matter how much life insurance Canadians own, half of us aren’t confident we bought the right amount. More

Boston, April 9, 2009
John Hancock Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of 'JH Solutions' With Two New Life Modules
The Advanced Markets Group of John Hancock Life Insurance is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its proprietary “JH Solutions” concept illustration software with the addition of two new modules: “Wealth Transfer Planning Through the Use of the §6166 Election and Life Insurance” and “One-Way Buy-Sell.” More

Waterloo, April 8, 2009
Manulife Investor Sentiment Index finds Canadians keep investing amid economic, market turmoil
Canadians are seeing an upside to investments generally, and for investment real estate in particular, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. More

Kuala Lumpur, April 8, 2009
Manulife funds bakery school at Sekolah Sinar Harapan
Manulife Insurance Berhad (Manulife Malaysia) funded the setting up of a bakery school at Sekolah Sinar Harapan through a donation of bakery and electrical items worth RM16,500. More

Toronto, April 8, 2009
Manulife Financial completes Medium Term Note offering
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has successfully completed its previously announced offering of $600,000,000 principal amount of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness, pursuant to its medium term note program. More

Boston, April 7, 2009
Patti McGill Peterson Elected Independent Chair of John Hancock Funds Board
Patti McGill Peterson has been elected independent Chair of the Board of Trustees for John Hancock Funds. Ms. Peterson, 65, succeeds James F. Carlin, who will continue as a trustee. She will serve a two-year term as Chair. More

Boston, April 7, 2009
John Hancock Reduces Minimum Life Requirement for Corporate Solutions Small Business Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Program
John Hancock Life Insurance Company has reduced the minimum participation requirement of employer-funded cases for its Corporate Solutions multi-life LTC insurance program from 10 to seven eligible employees. More

Shanghai, April 1, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem launches 2009 Baby Campaign, entitled “a baby’s first touching moment”
In April 2009, Manulife-Sinochem will officially launch its 2009 Baby Campaign, entitled “a baby’s first touching moment”. The campaign aims to share the touching stories of young parents and their children and to emphasize the importance of planning for a child’s education. More

Toronto, April 1, 2009
Manulife Financial to issue Medium Term Notes
Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) intends to issue up to $600 million principal amount of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness pursuant to its medium term note program. More

Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2009
Manulife provides aid for residents of Selangor Family Aid Association
Manulife Insurance Berhad (Manulife Malaysia) has provided aid to Selangor Family Aid Association (SFAA) via donation of RM5,500 worth of food items comprising food essentials and clothing. More

Toronto, March 26, 2009
Manulife files Annual Report on Form 40-F with the SEC
Manulife Financial Corporation has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 40-F, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008. More

Toronto, March 26, 2009
Manulife Financial Proxy Circular and Annual Report available online
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Proxy Circular and 2008 Annual Report are being mailed to shareholders and are now available for download at www.manulife.com. More

Boston, March 23, 2009
John Hancock Financial Leads Industry in Life Insurance Sales for 2008
John Hancock led the industry in total individual life insurance sales in 2008, according to a recent survey of 78 major life insurers by LIMRA International (LIMRA). More

Jakarta, March 20, 2009
Manulife Indonesia’s New Business Premium for Q4 2008 grows 34%
Manulife Indonesia, as one of Indonesia’s leading life insurance companies, today announces its new business premium’s growth of 34% in Q4 2008, to IDR 1.06 trillion. The increase was driven by strong individual insurance sales through our agency and via Bancassurance distribution. More

Hong Kong, March 20, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management offers the institutional market a fund for Asian equities for the first time, with the launch of new Greater China Opportunities Fund
MFC Global Investment Management (MFC Global) announces the formal launch of its first Asian oriented equity fund targeted at institutional investors, the Institutional Class Greater China Opportunities Fund. More

Kuala Lumpur, March 20, 2009
Manulife Insurance launches lifestyle-relevant medical plan
Manulife Insurance Berhad today launched ManuCare100, a medical plan that is designed to fit today’s lifestyle and health needs. More

Mianyang, March 18, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem expands its business in Sichuan Province with the opening of a new sales office in Mianyang
On March 18th, Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. held the grand opening ceremony of its new Sales Office in Mianyang, Sichuan province. Manulife-Sinochem has already established several sub offices in Sichuan, including a branch office in Chengdu, sales office in Zigong and Deyang. More

Boston, March 17, 2009
John Hancock #1 In Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Sales In 2008
John Hancock Life Insurance Company led the industry in long-term care (LTC) insurance sales in 2008, according to recent industry year-end surveys of LTC insurers. More

Jakarta, March 16, 2009
Manulife Care Foundation launches micro financing program of IDR 1 Million for Small and Medium Enterprises in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Today, the Manulife Care Foundation (YMP), Manulife Indonesia’s corporate social responsibility arm, will sign a Memoranda of Understanding with PT Bina Insan Sejahtera Mandiri (BISMA) to support a micro financing program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). More

Boston, March 12, 2009
John Hancock Introduces New Needs-Based Tools For Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Marketing
John Hancock today is launching a set of needs-based marketing and prospecting tools to help financial representatives reach out to consumers and grow their long-term care insurance business. More

Boston, March 12, 2009
John Hancock Financial Announces 2009 Boston Marathon Elite International Field
In its 24th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced its elite team of 29 marathon runners set for the 113th running of the race on Monday, April 20. More

Shanghai, March 6, 2009
Manulife-Sinochem ranked first among foreign/joint venture insurance companies in China according to China life insurance companies’ competitiveness report
On February 23, 2009, the “21st Century Business Herald” published its 2008 China life insurance companies’ competitiveness ranking report. The report analysizes China’s life insurance companies by market scope, capital capacity, claims paying reserve, income profile, asset flexibility and operational stability. More

Toronto, March 4, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation completes Preferred Share offering
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife”) today announced that it has completed its offering of 18 million Non-cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class A Shares, Series 4 (the “Series 4 Preferred Shares”) at a price of $25 per share to raise gross proceeds of $450 million. More

Toronto, February 27, 2009
Manulife Financial CFO to present at 2009 Annual Conference of the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA)
Peter Rubenovitch, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manulife Financial, will present at the 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3, 2009. More

Toronto, February 25, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces increase to Preferred Share issue
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife“) today announced that as a result of strong investor demand for its previously announced Canadian public offering of Non-cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares, Series 4 (“Series 4 Preferred Shares“), the size of the offering has been increased to 14 million shares. The gross proceeds of the offering will now be $350 million. More

Toronto, February 24, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation announces Preferred Share issue
Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife“) today announced a Canadian public offering of Non-cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares, Series 4 (“Series 4 Preferred Shares“). More

Toronto, February 23, 2009
Manulife denies speculation of common share equity raise
Manulife Financial Corporation announced that, in the absence of a strategic transaction, it does not intend to raise common share equity capital. Although equity markets have declined since the beginning of the year, Manulife continues to be well-capitalized and is able to withstand additional equity volatility. More

Hong Kong, February 19, 2009
Manulife is named “Caring Company” for seventh year running
For the seventh consecutive year - since the inception of the scheme in 2002 - Manulife has been named a “Caring Company” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), an umbrella organization of over 300 non-governmental institutions that provide more than 90 per cent of Hong Kong’s social-welfare services. More

Boston, February 19, 2009
John Hancock Financial Announces Top Contenders for 2009 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial today announced that the top contenders for the Boston Marathon this year include an elite group of Olympians, top Americans and international marathon winners. These athletes will challenge four-time winner Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and defending women’s champion Dire Tune of Ethiopia at the 113th running of the race on April 20. More

Tokyo, February 13, 2009
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Individual Variable Annuity Product “Mirai-Kinenbi” Through The Bank of Yokohama
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as “Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley), as part of an initiative to upgrade and expand its channel for over–the–counter sales via banks, on February 16, 2008 will begin selling a new individual variable annuity insurance product called “Mirai–Kinenbi” through The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd (President: Tadashi Ogawa). More

Tokyo, February 13, 2009
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Investment–Type Annuity Product “Yume–no–Teikibin” Through Bank of Tokyo–Mitsubishi UFJ
Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as “Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley), as part of an initiative to upgrade and expand its channel for over–the–counter sales via banks, on February 16, 2008 will begin selling a new investment–type annuity insurance product called “Yume–no–Teikibin” through the Bank of Tokyo–Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “BTMU”; President: Katsunori Nagayasu). More

Tokyo, February 13, 2009
Report of Manulife Japan’s FY2008 Third Quarter Year–to–Date Results
Manulife Life Insurance Company (Head Office: Chofu–shi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) (hereinafter called “Manulife Japan”) announces its year–to–date financial results for the third quarter of FY 2008. (Third quarter: from October to December 2008; year–to–date: from April to December 2008). More

Toronto, February 12, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends
Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.26 per share on the common shares of the Company, payable on and after March 19, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2009. More

Toronto, February 12, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation reports annual and quarterly results
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported shareholders’ net income of $517 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to net income of $4,302 million in 2007. Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.32 compared to $2.78 in 2007. More

Hong Kong, February 12, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management earns Regional Best of the Best award for Leadership in Fund Management 2008
An expanding geographic reach combined with improved investment capabilities and customer services has earned MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) the 2008 “Best of the Best” Regional Award for Fund Leadership from Asia Asset Management. In addition to the regional award, Manulife Vietnam Fund Management earned the Most Innovative Product in Vietnam award for 2008. More

Boston, February 10, 2009
John Hancock Launches New Accumulation Universal Life Insurance Product
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of its new Accumulation UL product, a universal life policy that offers outstanding cash accumulation potential to address varying financial needs. More

Boston, February 9, 2009
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Expands Sales Support by Adding 18 Sales Professionals
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) has increased its sales support by adding eight regional vice presidents and a new internal sales desk with 10 sales associates. This expansion represents growth of 15 percent in the number of individuals who are supporting advisors selling 401(k) plans. More

Waterloo, February 5, 2009
Manulife Financial ranks first on universal life statements with industry’s only “excellent” rating: DALBAR survey
Manulife Financial is the leader in providing Canadians with statements to help them understand their universal life insurance plans, according to an industry survey by DALBAR Inc. More

Boston, February 4, 2009
John Hancock: New Protection UL-G Offers Lifetime Guarantees at Competitive Premiums
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of its new Protection UL-G product which offers competitively priced death benefit guarantees for as long as the insured’s lifetime. More

Toronto, February 3, 2009
Manulife Financial to release fourth quarter financial results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 12, 2009 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More

Waterloo, January 29, 2009
Manulife Financial launches Personal Benefits
Employers who provide benefits plans can now introduce their employees to portable Life and Critical Illness Insurance coverage through Personal Benefits, just launched by Manulife Financial Group Benefits. More

Waterloo, January 28, 2009
Manulife Investments awarded highest certification for excellence in quality from National Quality Institute
Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Wealth Management Operations, which serves Manulife Investments and Manulife Securities International businesses, has been recognized for excellence in leadership, people, customer service and processes with Level Four Certification, the highest certification under the National Quality Institute Progressive Excellence Program (NQI PEP®). More

Toronto, January 27, 2009
Manulife Mutual Funds launches dollar–cost averaging fund
Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced that it has added a new dollar–cost averaging fund to its current line–up of mutual funds. More

Boston, January 27, 2009
John Hancock Financial Announces Return of Defending Champions to Run 2009 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial, in its 24th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, today announced the return of four-time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and women’s winner Dire Tune of Ethiopia for the 113th running of the race on April 20. More

Jakarta, January 21, 2009
Manulife Asset Management Indonesia Launches its First Sharia Mutual Fund
Today, on January 21st, 2009, Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia (MAMI) launches its first Sharia mutual fund, called Manulife Syariah Sektoral Amanah (Manulife Sharia Sectoral Mandate). More

Taipei, January 14, 2009
Manulife Announces the Launch of Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan) Company Ltd
Following Manulife’s successful acquisition of Fuhwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. in October 2008, the Company today introduces its new asset management company - Manulife Asset Management Taiwan Ltd. More

Hong Kong, January 14, 2009
MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) Significantly Enhances Asia Pacific Equity Team with New Hires
MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) today announces that it has made four appointments to further strengthen its Asia equity team. More

Boston, January 12, 2009
John Hancock Funds Launches New Disciplined Value Fund
John Hancock Funds has completed the adoption of the Robeco Boston Partners Large Cap Value Fund and has launched it as the newly established John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund (JVLAX). More

Waterloo, January 9, 2009
Canadians aim to focus on stability and paying down debt in 2009: Manulife Investor Sentiment Index
Canadians say they’re turning to financial safety and paying down debts as economic troubles continue, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. More

Toronto, January 8, 2009
Manulife Says News Report of Accounting Probe False
Manulife Financial Corporation today said a news report yesterday that state regulators in the U.S. were investigating accounting practices regarding investments made by the company’s US. Division was completely erroneous. More

Boston, January 5, 2009
Bill Swartz Named National Sales Manager for John Hancock Fixed Annuities
Bill Swartz has been appointed National Sales Manager for John Hancock Fixed Annuities, Ron McHugh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, John Hancock Fixed Products, announced today. More

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