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Boston, February 7, 2012
John Hancock Survey on Trust Finds Investors Giving Top Marks to Their Financial Advisors, And Low Marks to Congress
A recent John Hancock survey of investors on the concept of trust in institutions and individuals showed that investors rank their financial advisors highly while viewing Congress far less favorably. More
John Hancock Survey on Trust Finds Investors Giving Top Marks to Their Financial Advisors, And Low Marks to Congress
A recent John Hancock survey of investors on the concept of trust in institutions and individuals showed that investors rank their financial advisors highly while viewing Congress far less favorably. More
Waterloo, February 7, 2012
Manulife Financial LPGA Classic selects St. Mary’s General Hospital as its official charity partner
The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic is pleased to announce that St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation of Kitchener, Ontario has been chosen as the official charity partner of the tournament for the next three years. More
Manulife Financial LPGA Classic selects St. Mary’s General Hospital as its official charity partner
The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic is pleased to announce that St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation of Kitchener, Ontario has been chosen as the official charity partner of the tournament for the next three years. More
Tokyo, February 6, 2012
Veteran Executive Yoshihide Nagata Joins Manulife, Appointed CEO of Manulife Investments Japan Limited
Manulife Life Insurance Company and Manulife Investments Japan Limited announced today that Yoshihide Nagata has joined Manulife and will lead Manulife Investments Japan Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Life Insurance Company which specializes in the Japanese mutual fund industry. More
Veteran Executive Yoshihide Nagata Joins Manulife, Appointed CEO of Manulife Investments Japan Limited
Manulife Life Insurance Company and Manulife Investments Japan Limited announced today that Yoshihide Nagata has joined Manulife and will lead Manulife Investments Japan Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Life Insurance Company which specializes in the Japanese mutual fund industry. More
Boston, February 6, 2012
Frank M. Levy Earns Highest Ranking in John Hancock Financial Network’s Inaugural “Practice of the Year” Award
Frank M. Levy, founder and principal of Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC (DFC) of Wilmington, DE, earned John Hancock Financial Network’s inaugural “Practice of the Year” award for his firm’s excellence in several key areas of practice management and client service. More
Frank M. Levy Earns Highest Ranking in John Hancock Financial Network’s Inaugural “Practice of the Year” Award
Frank M. Levy, founder and principal of Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC (DFC) of Wilmington, DE, earned John Hancock Financial Network’s inaugural “Practice of the Year” award for his firm’s excellence in several key areas of practice management and client service. More
Toronto, February 3, 2012
Randy LeClair, CFA, Joins Manulife Asset Management as Portfolio Manager
Manulife Asset Management said today that Randy LeClair, CFA, joined the firm effective January 30th. More
Randy LeClair, CFA, Joins Manulife Asset Management as Portfolio Manager
Manulife Asset Management said today that Randy LeClair, CFA, joined the firm effective January 30th. More
Boston, February 1, 2012
John Hancock Financial Network Approves the Use of Certified 401(k) Professional Designation
The C(k)P™ Certified 401(k) Professional designation has been approved by John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) for use by its financial representatives and advisors. More
John Hancock Financial Network Approves the Use of Certified 401(k) Professional Designation
The C(k)P™ Certified 401(k) Professional designation has been approved by John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) for use by its financial representatives and advisors. More
Boston, February 1, 2012
John Hancock to Re-enter California Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Market
John Hancock today announced that its individual long-term care insurance would be available in California, beginning February 27, including both its new California Partnership policy and Custom Care III (non-Partnership). More
John Hancock to Re-enter California Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Market
John Hancock today announced that its individual long-term care insurance would be available in California, beginning February 27, including both its new California Partnership policy and Custom Care III (non-Partnership). More
Makati City , February 1, 2012
Manulife Philippines celebrates 105 years of commitment
Manulife Philippines today celebrates its 105th anniversary – in the same year that its global parent, Manulife Financial Corporation, marks its 125th anniversary. More
Manulife Philippines celebrates 105 years of commitment
Manulife Philippines today celebrates its 105th anniversary – in the same year that its global parent, Manulife Financial Corporation, marks its 125th anniversary. More
Tokyo, January 31, 2012
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of "Income Protection Insurance - Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho"
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) will commence sales nationwide of “Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho”, a new type Family Income Protection Insurance product, through Manulife Japan’s MGA sales channel beginning February 1, 2012. More
Manulife Japan Commences Sales of "Income Protection Insurance - Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho"
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) will commence sales nationwide of “Kodawari Shunyu-Hosho”, a new type Family Income Protection Insurance product, through Manulife Japan’s MGA sales channel beginning February 1, 2012. More
Tokyo, January 31, 2012
Manulife Japan Sponsors National Junior High School Alpine Ski Meet
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley) announces its sponsorship of the 49th National Junior High School Alpine Ski Meet, opening Wednesday, February 1. More
Manulife Japan Sponsors National Junior High School Alpine Ski Meet
Manulife Life Insurance Company (“Manulife Japan”; President & CEO: Craig Bromley) announces its sponsorship of the 49th National Junior High School Alpine Ski Meet, opening Wednesday, February 1. More
Boston, January 26, 2012
John Hancock Financial Twitter Site: Twitter.com/jhboston26 Celebrates 27th Year of Boston Marathon Sponsorship
John Hancock Financial’s Twitter site @jhboston26 will continue to provide tweets about the 2012 Boston Marathon and related activities to followers and marathon enthusiasts, supporting the company’s 27th year as the principal sponsor of the race. More
John Hancock Financial Twitter Site: Twitter.com/jhboston26 Celebrates 27th Year of Boston Marathon Sponsorship
John Hancock Financial’s Twitter site @jhboston26 will continue to provide tweets about the 2012 Boston Marathon and related activities to followers and marathon enthusiasts, supporting the company’s 27th year as the principal sponsor of the race. More
Boston, January 26, 2012
John Hancock Annuities Wins 2011 Dalbar Financial Intermediary Service Award
John Hancock Annuities was named a service leader by Dalbar in its recently announced 2011 Financial Intermediary Service Awards. More
John Hancock Annuities Wins 2011 Dalbar Financial Intermediary Service Award
John Hancock Annuities was named a service leader by Dalbar in its recently announced 2011 Financial Intermediary Service Awards. More
Hong Kong, January 26, 2012
Many HongKongers still not planning properly for retirement
Although it is now over a decade since the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme was set up in Hong Kong, eight out of 10 of the territory’s workforce still do not think they have made adequate provision for their retirement. More
Many HongKongers still not planning properly for retirement
Although it is now over a decade since the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme was set up in Hong Kong, eight out of 10 of the territory’s workforce still do not think they have made adequate provision for their retirement. More
Toronto, January 26, 2012
Manulife Financial to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Financial Results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end 2011 financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2012, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More
Manulife Financial to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Financial Results
Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end 2011 financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2012, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET). More
Toronto, January 25, 2012
Oil Sands Sector Fund Announces Anticipated Distribution for 2012
Oil Sands Sector Fund (TSX: OSF.UN) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that its quarterly cash distribution for 2012 will be $0.125 per unit or $0.50 per annum. More
Oil Sands Sector Fund Announces Anticipated Distribution for 2012
Oil Sands Sector Fund (TSX: OSF.UN) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that its quarterly cash distribution for 2012 will be $0.125 per unit or $0.50 per annum. More
Boston, January 25, 2012
Brian Heapps Named President of John Hancock Financial Network
Brian Heapps, CLU, ChFC, was named president of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), it was announced by James Boyle, president of John Hancock Financial Services. In this role, Heapps is responsible for all aspects of JHFN, the company’s national network of independent firms, and its broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc. More
Brian Heapps Named President of John Hancock Financial Network
Brian Heapps, CLU, ChFC, was named president of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), it was announced by James Boyle, president of John Hancock Financial Services. In this role, Heapps is responsible for all aspects of JHFN, the company’s national network of independent firms, and its broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc. More
Toronto, January 25, 2012
Canadian Investors More Optimistic than Americans, Manulife and John Hancock Investor Sentiment Surveys Indicate
North American investors are feeling optimistic, according to Investor Sentiment Index (ISI) surveys conducted by both Manulife Financial and John Hancock. More
Canadian Investors More Optimistic than Americans, Manulife and John Hancock Investor Sentiment Surveys Indicate
North American investors are feeling optimistic, according to Investor Sentiment Index (ISI) surveys conducted by both Manulife Financial and John Hancock. More
Jakarta, January 25, 2012
Manulife Indonesia Opens New Office in Semarang
Manulife Indonesia is starting the New Year on a high note, opening a new office in Semarang, Central Java to cope with the rising workload of business. The move reflects the company’s significant growth in recent years. More
Manulife Indonesia Opens New Office in Semarang
Manulife Indonesia is starting the New Year on a high note, opening a new office in Semarang, Central Java to cope with the rising workload of business. The move reflects the company’s significant growth in recent years. More
Boston, January 24, 2012
John Hancock’s Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX) reaches three-year mark; awarded five stars on load-waived basis by Morningstar®
John Hancock Funds said today that its John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX) reached its three-year anniversary on December 31, 2011, and has been awarded five stars by Morningstar® on a load-waived basis. More
John Hancock’s Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX) reaches three-year mark; awarded five stars on load-waived basis by Morningstar®
John Hancock Funds said today that its John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX) reached its three-year anniversary on December 31, 2011, and has been awarded five stars by Morningstar® on a load-waived basis. More
Toronto, January 19, 2012
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per Unit of the Fund will be paid on February 15, 2012 to unitholders of record as of January 31, 2012. More
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: MSO.UN) (the “Fund”) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05417 per Unit of the Fund will be paid on February 15, 2012 to unitholders of record as of January 31, 2012. More
Hong Kong, January 19, 2012
Manulife breaks its own “Walk For Millions” record
Manulife set a new record in this year’s “Walk For Millions” (the Walk) charity drive in aid of the Hong Kong Community Chest’s various welfare agencies when more than 3,000 participants turned out to support it. More
Manulife breaks its own “Walk For Millions” record
Manulife set a new record in this year’s “Walk For Millions” (the Walk) charity drive in aid of the Hong Kong Community Chest’s various welfare agencies when more than 3,000 participants turned out to support it. More
Hong Kong, January 17, 2012
Manulife and RSA extend distribution partnership on general insurance
Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife”) and Royal Sun & Alliance Insurance plc (“RSA”) jointly announced the renewal of their general insurance distribution agreement for another five years, after 18 years of successful partnership. More
Manulife and RSA extend distribution partnership on general insurance
Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife”) and Royal Sun & Alliance Insurance plc (“RSA”) jointly announced the renewal of their general insurance distribution agreement for another five years, after 18 years of successful partnership. More
Hong Kong, January 16, 2012
Manulife Hong Kong hits 5,000-agents milestone
Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife Hong Kong”) reached a new milestone at the end of 2011 with the number of its full-time agents passing the 5,000 mark for the first time. More
Manulife Hong Kong hits 5,000-agents milestone
Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife Hong Kong”) reached a new milestone at the end of 2011 with the number of its full-time agents passing the 5,000 mark for the first time. More
Kuala Lumpur, January 12, 2012
Manulife Malaysia extends its brand advertising campaign to KL hop-on-hop-off bus
Manulife Malaysia today kicked off a new year of growth by extending its ‘For your future’ campaign with a new KL hop-on-hop-off tourist bus. More
Manulife Malaysia extends its brand advertising campaign to KL hop-on-hop-off bus
Manulife Malaysia today kicked off a new year of growth by extending its ‘For your future’ campaign with a new KL hop-on-hop-off tourist bus. More
Boston, January 11, 2012
John Hancock Investor Sentiment Index Advances in Fourth Quarter of 2011
John Hancock Financial today announced the results of its quarterly measure of investors’ views on a range of investment choices, life goals, and economic outlook, as well as their confidence in these areas. More
John Hancock Investor Sentiment Index Advances in Fourth Quarter of 2011
John Hancock Financial today announced the results of its quarterly measure of investors’ views on a range of investment choices, life goals, and economic outlook, as well as their confidence in these areas. More
Waterloo, January 11, 2012
Canadian Investor Confidence Improves
As we begin a new year, results from Manulife Financial’s latest quarterly Investor Sentiment Index (ISI) showed an increase of five points – indicating that Canadians' confidence in their investment options began to improve in late 2011. More
Canadian Investor Confidence Improves
As we begin a new year, results from Manulife Financial’s latest quarterly Investor Sentiment Index (ISI) showed an increase of five points – indicating that Canadians' confidence in their investment options began to improve in late 2011. More
Boston, January 10, 2012
Americans Ignore Need for LTC Planning Despite Knowing More about the Risks
According to a recent national survey of 1,000 Americans, more know the basics of long-term care (LTC) and LTC insurance than five years ago and a majority believe they will someday need some LTC (60%). More
Americans Ignore Need for LTC Planning Despite Knowing More about the Risks
According to a recent national survey of 1,000 Americans, more know the basics of long-term care (LTC) and LTC insurance than five years ago and a majority believe they will someday need some LTC (60%). More
Boston, January 9, 2012
John Hancock Mutual Funds Launches John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (JSGAX)
John Hancock Mutual Funds today announced that the new John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (JSGAX) is now available to investors through their financial advisers. More
John Hancock Mutual Funds Launches John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (JSGAX)
John Hancock Mutual Funds today announced that the new John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (JSGAX) is now available to investors through their financial advisers. More
Boston, January 9, 2012
John Hancock Launches New John Hancock Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (JHAAX)
John Hancock Mutual Funds today announced that the John Hancock Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (JHAAX) is now available to investors through their financial advisers. More
John Hancock Launches New John Hancock Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (JHAAX)
John Hancock Mutual Funds today announced that the John Hancock Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (JHAAX) is now available to investors through their financial advisers. More
Boston, January 5, 2012
John Hancock Funds Taps Chris Mee to Head Wirehouse Distribution Channel; Names Robert Milliman as New Western Divisional Manager
John Hancock Funds, in a move to increase its business in the Wirehouse distribution channel, has tapped Chris Mee to lead the team focused on the channel. Mr. Mee, formerly a Divisional Vice President with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, reports to Jeff Duckworth, President, John Hancock Funds Distribution. More
John Hancock Funds Taps Chris Mee to Head Wirehouse Distribution Channel; Names Robert Milliman as New Western Divisional Manager
John Hancock Funds, in a move to increase its business in the Wirehouse distribution channel, has tapped Chris Mee to lead the team focused on the channel. Mr. Mee, formerly a Divisional Vice President with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, reports to Jeff Duckworth, President, John Hancock Funds Distribution. More
Boston, January 5, 2012
John Hancock Announces Return of Defending Champions To 2012 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial today announced the return of 2011 Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel of Kenya for the 116th running of the race on April 16. More
John Hancock Announces Return of Defending Champions To 2012 Boston Marathon
John Hancock Financial today announced the return of 2011 Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel of Kenya for the 116th running of the race on April 16. More
Hong Kong, January 5, 2012
Manulife-Canadian International School of Hong Kong Scholarships now open for application
Now entering its 16th year of sponsorship of the Manulife-Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) Scholarships, Manulife (International) Limited is again offering scholarships to this acclaimed educational institute to children of its customers, staff and insurance and financial advisors for the upcoming 2012/2013 school year. More
Manulife-Canadian International School of Hong Kong Scholarships now open for application
Now entering its 16th year of sponsorship of the Manulife-Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) Scholarships, Manulife (International) Limited is again offering scholarships to this acclaimed educational institute to children of its customers, staff and insurance and financial advisors for the upcoming 2012/2013 school year. More