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Hong Kong, December 31, 2007 Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments Manulife has announced the appointment of one senior executive in its Hong Kong operations and two senior appointments in its investment operations respectively.
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Tokyo, December 28, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Towa Bank, Ltd. Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through Towa Bank, Ltd. on January 4, 2008.
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Waterloo, December 20, 2007 Manulife Investment Sentiment Index regains ground to near six–year high Canadians’ interest in investments regained ground early this month despite continued concerns about U.S. sub–prime lending and swinging equity markets, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company.
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Yantai, December 20, 2007 Manulife-Sinochem expands business in Shandong Province with a new sales office license in Yantai Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has been granted a new license for a sales office in Yantai, Shandong province.
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Zhejiang, December 19, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Zhejiang Province with a new sales office license in Taizhou Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd.today announces that it has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to establish a new sales office in Taizhou, Zhejiang province.
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Hong Kong, December 18, 2007 Manulife Receives “Capital Weekly Pro Choice Awards” Manulife (International) Limited has picked up another prestigious award, the “Capital Weekly Pro Choice Awards 2007” by weekly magazine, Capital Weekly.
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Tokyo, December 17, 2007 Manulife Japan Appoints New President And CEO Manulife Japan is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Bromley as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Japan, effective December 29, 2007.
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Hanoi, December 13, 2007 Manulife Vietnam reports soaring growth in the first nine months of 2007 Manulife Vietnam continued to experience significant sales growth in the first nine months of 2007 as new business annualized premiums grew 55% versus the market growth of 29%.
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Vancouver, December 13, 2007 Berkshire Settles with MFDA; No Impact on Manulife Berkshire Investment Group Inc. announced that the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has approved a settlement agreement with Berkshire arising from its failure to supervise the activities of Ian Gregory Thow, who was a financial advisor and co–branch manager and officer of Berkshire’s Victoria branch office until June 1, 2005.
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Waterloo, December 12, 2007 Three–quarters of Canadians want integrated health resource In a survey for Manulife Financial, a decisive 74 per cent of Canadians who responded said they would be interested in an integrated, reliable service that provides information and assistance on the variety of health care services available and how to access them.
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Boston, December 11, 2007 Paul Fichera Joins John Hancock Retirement Plan Services as Senior Vice President of Sales Development Services Paul Fichera has joined John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) as Senior Vice President of Sales Development Services, it was announced today by James Brockelman, Executive Vice President, JHRPS.
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Boston, December 10, 2007 John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Wins 13 Awards for Communications Excellence John Hancock Retirement Plan Services was recognized for communications excellence by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) winning three platinum, five gold, four silver and one bronze award.
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Suzhou, December 7, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem holds grand opening of new sales office in Suzhou Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., as the first foreign insurance joint venture in China, today holds the grand opening ceremony of its Suzhou Sales Office of Jiangsu Branch.
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Tokyo, December 7, 2007 Manulife Japan Announces Results of Internal Review of Claims Payments In accordance with a supervisory order issued to all Japanese life insurers by the Financial Service Agency pursuant to Clause 1, Article 128 of the Insurance Business Law, Manulife Japan has completed a thorough review of all claims the Company paid over the five–year period from April 2001 to March 2006.
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Toronto, December 6, 2007 Manulife Announces Appointment of Vice–Chair Arthur Sawchuk, Chair of Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, today announced the appointment of Gail C. A. Cook–Bennett as Vice–Chair, effective today.
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Boston, December 6, 2007 John Hancock Freedom 529 Lowers Annual Program Management Fee On Average 30 Percent John Hancock College Savings announced today that it is lowering the annual program management fee for current and future John Hancock Freedom 529 Savings Plan account holders on a weighted average basis by approximately 30 percent, effective December 1.
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Tokyo, December 5, 2007 Recipients of Donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children” Announced On Sunday, November 25, the NPO Children’s Heath Forum announced the recipients of donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children”.
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Tokyo, December 5, 2007 Manulife WakuWaku Room Project Recipients Selected The non–profit organization Children’s Health Forum, using a donation from Manulife Life Insurance Company, is implementing a special initiative called the Manulife WakuWaku Room Project, aimed at financially supporting the development of model playrooms at pediatric healthcare facilities.
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Kuala Lumpur, December 5, 2007 Manulife Offers RM40,000 to Motivate Athletes at SEA Games Manulife Malaysia today announced cash incentive of RM40,000 to reward Malaysian athletes at the upcoming South East Asia Games in Korat, Thailand from 6 to 15 December 2007.
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Beijing, December 4, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem is granted new branch license in Fujian province of China Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., the first foreign–invested insurance joint venture in China, has been given approval by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new branch in Fujian province, China.
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Hong Kong, November 30, 2007 Manulife launches new Russia and Turkey equity funds Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has launched two new funds to capture investment opportunities in two fast–growing emerging economies under the Manulife Global Fund platform, namely Russia Equity Fund (Class AA) and Turkey Equity Fund (Class AA).
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Beijing, November 30, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem recognized for its service excellence by the China Association of Quality Promotion Manulife–Sinochem has been recognized by the Chinese Association of Quality Promotion for its service excellence.
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Toronto, November 29, 2007 Manulife Monthly High Income Fund celebrates 10 years of outstanding performance Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced that it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its award–winning Manulife Monthly High Income Fund.
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Waterloo, November 29, 2007 Manulife Financial signs health care product agreement with AccelMD Manulife Financial Corporation today announced that its Group Benefits business selected AccelMD, a leading supplier of healthcare services and solutions, to provide plan member health care services to Manulife Financial’s group benefits clients.
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Boston, November 29, 2007 John Hancock Funds Named a Top Financial Intermediary Web Site for 2007 by kasina John Hancock Funds has been named one of the Top 10 web sites for financial intermediaries for 2007 by kasina, a management consulting firm.
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Toronto, November 29, 2007 Manulife Investments wins Best New Initiative and marketing honour at 2007 Canadian Investment Awards Manulife Investments has won two 2007 Canadian Investment Awards related to the launch of IncomePlus, the first–of–its–kind product that helps Canadians manage their retirement savings.
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Kuala Lumpur, November 28, 2007 Manulife Donates Cognitive Exercise Equipment to Alzheimer’s Care Centre Manulife Malaysia today contributed cognitive exercise equipment valued at RM12,200 to the Alzheimer’s Care Centre as part of the Company’s long–term commitment to support the communities in which it operates.
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Manila, November 28, 2007 Manulife Philippines reports third quarter results Manulife Philippines continued to experience significant sales growth in the third quarter of 2007 as Regular Premium Sales for combined Life and Pre–Need business grew 87 per cent compared with Q3 2006.
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Boston, November 26, 2007 John Hancock Funds Wins “Best Use of Technology” Award from Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange John Hancock Funds won one of six top awards from the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) at the 12th annual award dinner celebrating New England’s best interactive technology achievements.
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Boston, November 26, 2007 John Hancock Announces Long Term Care Partnership Program in Florida Program Provides Asset Protection for Consumers, Education for Producers John Hancock announces it is now selling Partnership–qualified long term care insurance policies in Florida.
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Tokyo, November 26, 2007 Manulife Japan Reports Solid Business Performance Manulife Japan announces its first half results for fiscal year 2007.
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Canada, November 23, 2007 Manulife Financial makes $250,000 donation to Hôpital Laval to purchase equipment that will revolutionize cardiology and pneumology procedures in Canada Healthcare in Quebec City received a huge boost today with the announcement by Manulife Financial of a $250,000 gift to Hôpital Laval to help them purchase a new state–of–the–art CT scanner, the first of its kind in Eastern Canada.
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Tokyo, November 22, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd. Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment“type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd. on November 26, 2007.
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Tokyo, November 22, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment“type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. on November 26, 2007.
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Jakarta, November 22, 2007 Manulife Indonesia Holds Client Gathering in Surabaya Manulife Indonesia reiterated its commitment to expanding its life insurance market share in Surabaya and East Java at a client gathering held in Surabaya today.
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Toronto, November 21, 2007 Manulife Announces Redemption of Preferred Shares The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“Manulife”) today announced it has exercised its right to redeem, on December 31, 2007, all of the 3,420,905 outstanding 6.10% Non–Cumulative Class A, Series 6 Preferred Shares (CUSIP No. 564835502) at $26.00 per preferred share plus declared and unpaid dividends to the date fixed for redemption.
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Malang, November 21, 2007 Manulife Indonesia opens new office in Malang Manulife Indonesia today celebrated the official opening of its new office in the city of Malang.
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Boston, November 20, 2007 John Hancock Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Changes Name to “Financial Trends Fund, Inc.” The Board of Directors of John Hancock Financial Trends Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: JHFT) (the “Fund”) approved a change in the Fund’s name to “Financial Trends Fund, Inc.”
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Tokyo, November 16, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Yamagata Bank, Ltd. on November 19, 2007.
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Boston, November 15, 2007 John Hancock Funds Wins Top MFEA Award for Communications Excellence John Hancock Funds won “Best Overall Communication” in the large company category (more than $25 billion in assets under management) from the Mutual Fund Education Alliance at its recent awards ceremony in Chicago.
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Beijing, November 13, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem becomes official sponsor of Chinese Taekwondo team Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today held a press conference to announce its sponsorship of the Chinese Taekwondo Federation.
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Boston, November 13, 2007 Russell J. DeSanto Joins Keystone Financial Management as Brokerage Manager Industry veteran Russell J. DeSanto, CLU, CLTC, has joined Keystone Financial Management, a leading financial services firm based in Allentown, PA, as brokerage manager.
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Hong Kong, November 13, 2007 Manulife Senior Appointment Manulife (International) Limited announced the appointment of Alan Merten as Vice President, Employee Benefits.
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Boston, November 12, 2007 John Hancock Adds Two New American Funds Options to Variable Annuity Investment Platform John Hancock Annuities today announced the addition of two new fund–of–funds options to its Venture Variable Annuities investment platform: American Fundamental Holdings and American Global Diversification.
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Hong Kong, November 12, 2007 Manulife named Life Insurance Company of the Year Manulife has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the Asia Insurance Review Awards 2007.
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Bangkok, November 10, 2007 Manulife Thailand Launches New Environmental Initiative – “Love Life, Live Green” Manulife Thailand’s senior management team joined local people in the Amphawar District, Samut Songkram Province to plant trees on Sunday November 10 as part of Manulife’s commitment to help protect the local environment.
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Wenzhou, November 9, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Zhejiang Province with grand opening of a new sales office in Wenzhou Manulife–Sinochem is today holding a grand opening ceremony for its Wenzhou Sales Office, Zhejiang province.
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Boston, November 8, 2007 John Hancock Annuities Announces New Distribution Partnership with Edward Jones John Hancock Annuities today announced a new distribution partnership with Edward Jones, the retail brokerage firm with more than 10,000 advisors and seven million clients across the United States.
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Boston, November 8, 2007 John Hancock Launches New Program To Help Advisors Capture More Rollovers John Hancock has begun offering a new program designed to help 401(k) plan advisors capture and retain rollover assets when participants leave 401(k) plans.
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Boston, November 8, 2007 John Hancock Enhances CorporateChoice Group Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance to Help Group Benefits Producers Enter Small to Mid–Sized Market John Hancock has made it easier for group benefits producers to enter the small or mid–sized group long term care insurance market by adding an optional enroller service to its CorporateChoice product.
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Waterloo, November 8, 2007 Manulife Financial introduces long term care insurance with unique design and benefits for Canadians and their partners Manulife Financial has introduced LivingCare long term care insurance, with a unique Shared Coverage option, to help Canadians meet their rising needs for elder care and protect their retirement savings.
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Waterloo, November 8, 2007 Why are Canadians avoiding their long term care planning? A survey for Manulife Financial reveals that seven out of 10 Canadians said they would prefer to have an annual physical exam than spend an hour discussing their long term care needs.
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Toronto, November 6, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation reports strong revenues and earnings growth Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $1,070 million, an increase of 10 per cent over the third quarter of last year.
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Toronto, November 6, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.24 per share on the common shares of the Company, an increase of $0.02 per share, payable on and after December 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2007.
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Boston, November 5, 2007 John Hancock Marks National Long Term Care Awareness Week With Education for Producers and Consumers In observance of National Long Term Care Awareness Week (November 4 – 10), John Hancock Life Insurance Company has planned a number of activities to promote the value of long term care insurance (LTCI) and encourage greater awareness of LTCI as a key aspect of financial planning.
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Singapore, November 1, 2007 Invest A Decade, Reap For Generations – Manulife Singapore Launches Manulife 3G Offering Attractive Yearly Cash Coupons Manulife Singapore today introduces Manulife 3G, a short–term premium paying participating whole life plan with yearly cash coupons that lasts a lifetime.
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Jakarta, November 1, 2007 Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia Launches Three New Mutual Funds To meet the increasing demand from Indonesian investors in equity–based mutual funds, Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia today announces the launch of three new mutual funds.
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Hong Kong, November 1, 2007 Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments Manulife Financial announces the appointment of two senior executives in its Asian Division, while Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited , a member of the Manulife Financial Group, also announces one senior executive appointment.
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Hong Kong, October 30, 2007 Manulife is elected “Hong Kong’s Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” Manulife International Limited is named “Hong Kong’s Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” for insurance sector by the Institute of Financial Planners Hong Kong (IFPHK) in the IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2007, sweeping the category with two–thirds of final awardees in a stringent selection process.
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Boston, October 29, 2007 MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names William M. Sheehan to Sales Team MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC, has hired William M. Sheehan as a managing director responsible for sales and business development in the institutional investment market.
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Toronto, October 29, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation to release third quarter financial results Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Tuesday, November 6, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET].
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Boston, October 25, 2007 John Hancock launches Defined Benefit Program John Hancock Retirement Plan Services announced today the launch of the John Hancock Defined Benefit Program.
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Tokyo, October 25, 2007 Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Life Insurance Company Manulife Japan appointed Mr. Yuji Minami to Corporate Officer & Vice–President in charge of Financial Institutions Development Department, effective as of October 1, 2007.
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Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2007 Manulife Expects New Regional Support Centres to Spur Growth in Malaysia Manulife Malaysia is set to embark on a new phase of development in Malaysia by establishing Regional Support Centres in six locations throughout the country.
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Washington D.C., October 23, 2007 Kiplinger Unveils Educational Video on Long–Term Care Kiplinger today unveiled an educational personal finance video on long–term care that covers what it is, how it’s delivered, how much it costs and how to pay for it.
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Washington D.C., October 23, 2007 Americans Flunk Long–Term Care Quiz Most Americans have a good understanding of their risk of eventually needing long–term care, but wildly underestimate the cost while overestimating Medicare’s role in paying for it.
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Zhejiang, October 22, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Jiangsu Province with the opening of a new sales office in Zhenjiang Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced the grand opening of its Zhenjiang Sales Office, Jiangsu province.
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Beijing, October 22, 2007 Manulife wins “Top Company for Leaders” Greater China accolade Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today announces that its foreign parent company – Manulife (International) Limited, Hong Kong has been ranked #4 in the 'Top Companies for Leaders' in the Greater China region survey, carried out by FORTUNE magazine and Hewitt Associates.
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Boston, October 22, 2007 John Hancock Annuities Wins Two “Best In Show” Awards From Insurance & Financial Communicators Association John Hancock Annuities won two “Best In Show” awards from the Insurance & Financial Communicators Association , presented at IFCA’s Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month.
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Vancouver, October 22, 2007 Berkshire disappointed MFDA rejects proposed settlement; No Impact on Manulife Berkshire Investment Group Inc. expressed disappointment today that a hearing panel of the Pacific Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has rejected a settlement agreement between the MFDA Staff and Berkshire arising from its failure to supervise the activities of Ian Gregory Thow, who was an independent advisor and co–branch manager and officer of Berkshire's Victoria branch office until June 1, 2005.
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Waterloo, October 19, 2007 Manulife Financial wins five best–of–show awards for Canadian communications Manulife Financial’s Canadian Division has been honoured with five best–of–show awards in the annual Insurance & Financial Communicators Association competitions held earlier this month in Dallas, Texas.
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Waterloo, October 17, 2007 Manulife Investor Sentiment Index pulls back from seven–year highs Canadians’ interest in investments lost ground in September amid concerns about U.S. sub–prime mortgages and softer equity markets at the time, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company.
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Boston, October 17, 2007 John Hancock study of 401(k) participants investment outcomes reveals common investing behaviors A study commissioned by John Hancock showed common investing behaviors amongst 401(k) participants that selected their own investments.
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Hong Kong, October 16, 2007 Manulife is one of Greater China’s “Top Companies for Leaders” Manulife (International) Limited has been rated one of the best companies in the Greater China region in terms of the quality of its corporate leadership and leadership development culture in a prestigious study conducted by the internationally circulated FORTUNE magazine, global human–resources firm Hewitt Associates and specialist leadership consultants The RBL Group.
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Toronto, October 16, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation Enters Into Automatic Share Repurchase Plan Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has entered into a pre–defined plan with a designated broker to allow for the repurchase of its common shares under its previously announced normal course issuer bid at times when Manulife Financial Corporation ordinarily would not be active in the market due to its own internal trading blackout periods, insider trading rules or otherwise.
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Manila, October 15, 2007 Manulife Financial tops the Philippine Stock Exchange Manulife Financial Corporation is continuing to build on its position as the largest company on the Philippines’ local exchange, a spot it has occupied for more than three years.
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Boston, October 15, 2007 John Hancock Signature Services Wins “Best Support Team” in 2007 International Business Awards Competition John Hancock Signature Services, Inc., the transfer and shareholder services agent for John Hancock Funds was awarded “Best Support Team” honors at the 2007 International Business Awards 4th Annual Stevie® Awards ceremony, held last month in Munich, Germany.
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Tokyo, October 12, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd. Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd. on October 15 2007.
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Hong Kong, October 11, 2007 Insurance veterans join Manulife Individual Financial Products team Manulife (International) Ltd. announces the appointment of two new senior executives to its Individual Financial Products division.
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Boston, October 8, 2007 Study Demonstrates Value of John Hancock Lifestyle Portfolios for 401(k) Plan Participants For the fifth year in a row, a study demonstrates the value of John Hancock asset allocation Portfolios.
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Bangkok, October 4, 2007 Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited announces the launch of Manulife–Strength Emerging Eastern Europe FIF Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited (MAMT) today launches the Manulife Emerging Eastern Europe FIF – the first Emerging Eastern Europe equity fund to be available to investors in Thailand.
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Boston, October 3, 2007 John Hancock Retirement Plan Services honored for excellence of marketing and communications materials Last night in Dallas, the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association awarded John Hancock Retirement Plan Services “Best in Show” honors for its JH Signature™ website.
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Hong Kong, October 2, 2007 Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments Manulife Financial (stock code: 0945) announces the following senior executive appointments in its Asia Division.
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Manila, October 1, 2007 Manulife Financial President & CEO pays courtesy visit to Philippine Chief Executive Dominic D’ Alessandro, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Financial, recently met with President Gloria Macapagal–Arroyo at Malacañan Palace to reaffirm the Company’s commitment to the local financial services marketplace.
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Toronto, October 1, 2007 Manulife Investments offers first lifetime Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit for Canadians One of the most popular retirement planning products to hit the Canadian marketplace in years, Manulife Investments’ IncomePlus, has been enhanced to offer guaranteed retirement income for life, to address a growing financial concern among older Canadians.
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Canada, October 1, 2007 Manulife Financial donates $1 million to Montreal Neurological Institute campaign Manulife Financial strengthened its commitment to Canadian healthcare today with a $1–million donation to the “Thinking Ahead Campaign” at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI), affiliated with McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre.
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Boston, October 1, 2007 John Hancock Re–Opens Classic Value Fund John Hancock Funds has re–opened the John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) to new investors, effective today.
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Boston, October 1, 2007 John Hancock Targets “Income Now” Market with New, Optional Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit Rider John Hancock Annuities today announced the introduction of “Principal Returns,” its newest, optional guaranteed withdrawal benefit rider.
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Beijing, September 30, 2007 Manulife name races up global brand rankings Manulife–Sinochem announces that its foreign parent company Manulife Financial has recently been named Canada’s third most valuable brand in a report released by Brand Finance Canada Inc.
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Tokyo, September 28, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, Ltd.
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Toronto, September 27, 2007 Random House and Manulife Financial team up to deliver new John A. Macdonald biography to students across Canada Richard Gwyn’s landmark new biography of Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A: The Man Who Made Us, will be available to high school students across Canada, thanks to a cooperative programme between Manulife Financial and Random House.
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Tokyo, September 27, 2007 Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Life Insurance Company Please be advised that Manulife Japan appointed Mr. Mitsuru Ohki to Corporate Officer & Vice–President in charge of Legal & Compliance, effective as of September 1, 2007.
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Tokyo, September 27, 2007 Manulife Japan Establishes New Financial Institutions Development Department Manulife Japan announces the establishment of a new Financial Institutions Development Department, as part of a strategic initiative to facilitate development of the Company’s bancassurance business in anticipation of full deregulation of insurance sales via banks.
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Tokyo, September 26, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount Step Up Type)” Manulife Japan will commence sales of a new product, “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount Step Up Type),” through Nomura Securities Co.Ltd., starting September 27, 2007.
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Boston, September 26, 2007 John Hancock Announces New Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Training Programs John Hancock Life Insurance Company today announced it is offering a new, CE–approved long term care insurance training course in states coming on board with new Partnership policies.
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Jakarta, September 26, 2007 Manulife’s Year–to–Date Regular Premium Sales Increase 51% Manulife Indonesia today highlights its results for the second quarter of 2007 at a breakfasting event with the media.
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Kuala Lumpur, September 26, 2007 Manulife Malaysia Launches Innovative Retirement Solution Manulife Malaysia today announced the launch of its new RetireSmart Series, a range of products to meet the retirement planning needs of Malaysians.
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Toronto, September 25, 2007 Manulife Financial’s subsidiaries upgraded to 'Aa1' by Moody’s Investor Services Moody’s Investor Services today raised the insurance financial strength ratings on Manulife Financial’s rated insurance subsidiaries to 'Aa1' from 'Aa2'.
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Hong Kong, September 20, 2007 Old folks over the moon at Manulife visit Manulife Financial’s two senior executives led more than 20 Manulife volunteers in delivering special Mid–Autumn Festival gift bags to the elderly last Friday.
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Toronto, September 20, 2007 MFC Global Investment Management Appoints Two Members To Its Institutional Sales Team MFC Global Investment Management has appointed two members to its institutional sales team for Canada, MFC Global President and Chief Operating Officer Jean Francois Courville said today.
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Hong Kong, September 19, 2007 Manulife insurance advisor wins Best Financial Planner Gold Award Manulife (International) Limited is pleased to announce that one of its insurance advisor has been named “The Best Financial Planner” in Hong Kong by the Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong.
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Ho Chi Minh City, September 19, 2007 Manulife Financial President and CEO Dominic D’Alessandro officially opens Manulife Plaza Vietnam Headquarters in Phu My Hung Urban Center of Saigon South Today, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, Dominic D’Alessandro, made a visit from the Company’s global headquarters in Canada to preside over the official grand opening ceremony of Manulife Plaza, the Company’s new headquarters for its Vietnam operations.
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Beijing, September 18, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem to support Junzhaung Rest Home for the Elderly Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch is partnering with the Junzhuang Rest Home for the Elderly as part of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission’s One Year City Country Mutual Benefit program, it was announced today.
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Ho Chi Minh City, September 17, 2007 Manulife Vietnam Fund Management Company has successfully closed Manulife Progressive Fund (MAFPF1) to new investors Manulife Vietnam Fund Management Company announces today the successful closing of the Manulife Progressive Fund (MAFPF1) on Friday, September 14, 2007.
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Hong Kong, September 14, 2007 Manulife Financial President and CEO presents “Caring and Professional” Award to top advisor in Hong Kong The President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, Dominic D’Alessandro, was in town this week.
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Bangkok, September 13, 2007 Manulife launches new campaign to help local communities in Thailand Manulife Thailand’s top executives and staff today rolled up their sleeves to launch a 'Bringing Dreams to Life' partnership with Habitat for Humanity (Thailand), a local charity which builds and renovates homes for those in need.
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Taipei, September 12, 2007 Manulife launches first–of–its–kind Manulife Lifelong Foreign Currency Variable Annuity with Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit in Taiwan Manulife Taiwan today launches Manulife Lifelong Foreign Currency Variable Annuity, the first variable annuity product in Taiwan to offer a guaranteed withdrawal benefit that provides a regular stream of retirement income for at least 20 years or income for life from age 65, regardless of market performance.
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Shanghai, September 11, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem announces sponsorship of the second Shanghai Traditional Games Manulife–Sinochem today announces its sponsorship of the second Shanghai Traditional Games.
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Sibu, September 10, 2007 Manulife’s RM6,000 Merdeka Gift to Home for the Elderly in Sibu Manulife Malaysia today presented RM6,000 worth of electrical goods to Sibu Benevolent Society to help improve the quality of life of local underprivileged elderly people.
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Toronto, September 10, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds announces five new mutual funds and T Class structure Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced a number of enhancements today, including a fund name rebranding strategy, addition of five new mandates to its lineup of mutual funds plus the addition of a mutual fund class that can provide tax–efficient distributions to unitholders.
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Boston, September 10, 2007 John Hancock Announces Next Phase of Multi–Million Dollar “Promises” Campaign John Hancock Financial Services today unveiled three new advertisements, extending its “Promises” campaign launched one year ago.
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Toronto, September 7, 2007 Manulife Financial Head of Individual Wealth Management to present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit J. Roy Firth, Executive Vice–President, Individual Wealth Management, Canadian Division, Manulife Financial will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit in Toronto on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
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Boston, September 6, 2007 John Hancock introduces new program and tools to help 401(k) participants on the road to retirement John Hancock Retirement Plan Services recently unveiled two new initiatives aimed at helping 401(k) participants achieve a comfortable retirement.
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Surabaya, September 5, 2007 Manulife Launches New Protection Products, Including Its First Sharia-compliant Fund Manulife Indonesia today announces the launch of a range of single premium protection products.
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Boston, September 4, 2007 Timothy Murray, CLU, ChFC, Joins John Hancock Financial Network as Managing Director of the Cincinnati Office Murray is responsible for accelerating the growth of the firm, adding financial representatives, and developing its clientele in the Cincinnati marketplace.
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Tokyo, September 3, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Bikkuribako (Jack–in–the–Box)” through Its Own PlanRight Advisor Channel Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Bikkuribako (Jack–in–the–Box)”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through its own PlanRight Advisor channel on September 3, 2007.
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Toronto, August 31, 2007 Manulife Financial closes agreement to acquire Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has received required regulatory approvals and has closed its purchase of Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc.
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Singapore, August 31, 2007 Leading Life Insurers, Aviva And Manulife Ink 3–Year Partnership Life insurers Aviva and Manulife today announce a new strategic partnership, in which Manulife will market to its customers a selection of Aviva’s group and medical insurance plans.
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Suzhou, August 30, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem Gets Approval from CIRC to Operate in Suzhou,
Jiangsu Province
Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Jiangsu Bureau to open a sales office in Suzhou, its fifth city in Jiangsu province.
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Singapore, August 29, 2007 Manulife Singapore launches yearly renewal term insurance Manulife Singapore today introduces ChoiceCover, a yearly renewable term plan, specially designed in such a way that policyholders can tailor their insurance coverage to meet their specific needs.
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Jakarta, August 28, 2007 Manulife Makes Premium Payments Even Easier with BCA Autodebit Facility Manulife Indonesia and Bank Central Asia today signed an agreement to provide automatic premium payments through an auto debit facility for Manulife Indonesia customers.
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Jakarta, August 28, 2007 Manulife Indonesia announces strong Q2 results Manulife Indonesia today announces its financial results for the second quarter of 2007.
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Hong Kong, August 27, 2007 Manulife Olympic Games Mascots Bring Smiles to Caritas Kids Some 50 children from the Caritas Nursery School – Tsui Lam enjoyed a memorable day during a visit by the senior management of Manulife (International) Limited – bearing Olympic–mascot plush toys for them all.
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Miami, August 27, 2007 John Hancock Financial Network Miami Firm Triples Number of Associates, Grows Sales 60 Percent, and Expands to New Office Space on Brickell Avenue The John Hancock Financial Network Miami firm under the leadership of Managing Partner Erik Sussman, CFP®, has tripled the number of associates, grown sales 60 percent and will be expanding to larger office space on Brickell Avenue September 1,2007.
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Boston, August 27, 2007 John Hancock Financial Network Becomes a Corporate Silver Sponsor of the MDRT Foundation John Hancock Financial Network recently became an MDRT Foundation Corporate Silver Sponsor after making a contribution to the organization.
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Hong Kong, August 24, 2007 Manulife launches interactive equestrian game on its Web site The start of the one–year countdown to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games marked the online launch of an interactive game based on equestrianism – the only Olympic Games event to be staged outside mainland China and the first ever to be held in Hong Kong.
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Toronto, August 23, 2007 Manulife Investments hits $2 billion in sales for Canada’s first guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product In just under 10 months, sales have surpassed the $2 billion milestone for GIF Select, featuring IncomePlus, Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product designed to help Canadians save, protect and grow their retirement savings.
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Boston, August 23, 2007 John Hancock Variable Annuity Sales of $2.8 Billion Set Record in Second Quarter of 2007 John Hancock’s Variable Annuities sales reached a record $2.8 billion in the second quarter of 2007, the company said today.
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Weifang, August 22, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Weifang, Shandong Province Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Shandong Bureau to open a Sales Office in Weifang.
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Boston, August 22, 2007 Jeffrey Plummer Named Associate Managing Partner of the John Hancock Financial Network Carolinas Office in Charlotte, NC Jeffrey D. Plummer, CLU, was recently named Associate Managing Partner of the John Hancock Financial Network Carolinas Office.
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Hong Kong, August 20, 2007 Manulife launches major Olympic Games advertising campaign With the 12–month countdown to next year’s historic Beijing Olympic Games now underway, Manulife has launched a major advertising campaign based around its Olympic Games marketing theme of “Bringing Dreams to Life”.
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Boston, August 20, 2007 John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Posts 61% Increase in Sales in Q2 2007 over Q2 2006 John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance announced sales of $58.2 million for Q2 ’07, representing a 61 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year.
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Hong Kong, August 15, 2007 Manulife Equestrian Course Brings Young Dreams to Life More than 100 children, aged from six to 14, enjoyed the never–to–be–forgotten experience of an Equestrian Summer Training Program, sponsored by Manulife (International) Limited and organised by the Changing Young Lives Foundation.
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Toronto, August 14, 2007 Jean–François Courville appointed President and COO of MFC Global Investment Management Donald A. Guloien, MFC Global Chairman, announced today that Jean–François (J–F) Courville joins MFC Global as President and Chief Operating Officer of MFC Global Investment Management, the asset management arm of the Manulife Financial Corporation.
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Manila, August 14, 2007 Manulife Philippines reports second quarter results Manulife Philippines continued to experience substantial growth in the second quarter of 2007.
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Boston, August 13, 2007 John Hancock Launches Back–To–School Campaign To Jump Start 2007 “Busy Season” For 529 Savings Plan Sales John Hancock College Savings has launched a multi–week back–to–school campaign, “Explore, Dream, Discover,” to jump start the 529 sales busy season, providing information and tools to financial consultants to help them talk to customers and prospects about using 529 plans to save for education.
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Tokyo, August 10, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through The Chiba Bank Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through The Chiba Bank, Ltd.
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Tokyo, August 10, 2007 Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest Japan Contribution Fund to Aid Disaster–Affected Areas Manulife Japan in response to the devastation caused by the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake, has made a donation of 1,461,005 yen for emergency assistance.
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Boston, August 10, 2007 John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust (NYSE–DIV) Adjourns Shareholder Meeting On Reorganization of DIV into John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust (NYSE: DIV) today announced that its shareholder meeting to consider approval of the reorganization of DIV into John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT) has been adjourned until September 20, 2007, to allow more shareholder votes to be cast.
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Toronto, August 8, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation reports record second quarter earnings of $1.1 billion Manulife Financial Corporation today reported record shareholders’ net income of $1,102 million, an increase of 15 per cent over the second quarter of last year.
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Toronto, August 8, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.22 per share on the common shares of the Company payable on or after September 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2007.
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Boston, August 8, 2007 John Hancock’s Boston Marathon Fundraising Program Nets $3.3 Million for Local Organizations John Hancock’s Boston Marathon Fundraising Program raised $3.3 million for charitable and community service organizations, during the 111th running of the historic race.
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Hong Kong, August 1, 2007 Manulife Recognises “Caring and Professional” Advisors In keeping with its widely acknowledged reputation for impeccable service standards, Manulife (International) Limited has instituted a “Caring and Professional” Award for those of its advisors who demonstrate service excellence and attentive interaction with their customers.
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Toronto, August 1, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation to release second quarter financial results Manulife Financial Corporation will release its second quarter financial results on the morning of Wednesday, August 8, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET].
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Toronto, August 1, 2007 Jim Schetakis joins MFC Global as Vice President of Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios Jim Schetakis has joined MFC Global Investment Management as a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios.
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Boston, August 1, 2007 John Hancock Funds Adds New Retirement Portfolio Calculator to Web Site John Hancock Funds recently launched a new retirement portfolio calculator on its award–winning web site, www.jhfunds.com.
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Tokyo, July 30, 2007 Manulife Life Insurance Company Appoints New Chairman Manulife Life Insurance Company announces the appointment of Robert A. Cook as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Boston, July 30, 2007 John Hancock Introduces a Guaranteed Increase Option to Leading Edge Long Term Care Insurance Policy John Hancock Life Insurance Company has introduced a new guaranteed increase option to its Leading Edge long term care insurance policy.
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Deyang, July 27, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Sichuan Province with the opening of a new sales office in Deyang Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Canada–based Manulife Financial and the Official Life Insurance Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, has announced the grand opening of its Deyang Sales Office, Sichuan province.
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Bangkok, July 26, 2007 Manulife Asset Management Thailand launches new equity fund Manulife Asset Management Thailand has launched its new Manulife Strength Equity Fund (MS–EQ VALUE), an open–ended equity fund invested in Thai stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
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Waterloo, July 26, 2007 Manulife Financial awarded contract by Canada Post to provide Absence Management Solutions Manulife Financial has been contracted by Canada Post to implement its Integrated Absence Solution product for their National Disability Management Program across Canada, representing the largest sale ever for Manulife Financial’s Group Benefits business and the largest in the benefits industry since 1995.
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Hong Kong, July 23, 2007 Manulife Offers “Dream” Visit to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Manulife (International) Limited is offering its Privileged Customers a once–in–a–lifetime chance to win a trip to the Chinese capital next August to attend the historic Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Boston, July 23, 2007 John Hancock Launches Two Survivorship Variable Universal Life Products John Hancock has launched two new highly competitive survivorship variable universal life products, Accumulation Survivorship VUL and Protection Survivorship VUL.
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Hong Kong, July 20, 2007 Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments Manulife (International) Limited has announced the appointment of three senior executives, while Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has announced one senior appointment.
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Hong Kong, July 19, 2007 Fourth consecutive win for Manulife in top–brand awards Manulife (International) Limited has done it again – for the fourth consecutive year, the insurer has topped the poll for the prestigious Yahoo! Emotive Brand Awards in the insurance category.
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Waterloo, July 19, 2007 Manulife Investor Sentiment Index gains slightly Canadians’ interest in investments gained slightly in July and held near its seven–year peak, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company.
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Jakarta, July 18, 2007 Manulife Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Prestigious Recognitions Manulife Indonesia today celebrates its 22nd Anniversary.
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Boston, July 18, 2007 John Hancock Introduces New Level Premium Term Life Insurance Portfolio John Hancock Life Insurance Company is launching a new version of its term life insurance product portfolio.
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Toronto, July 18, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds launches new Elite Pricing Series Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has launched an Elite Pricing Series available to clients with more than $100,000 to invest in a single fund, in a single account.
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Jakarta, July 17, 2007 Manulife Launches New Products and Offers More Investment Options Manulife Indonesia today launches a range of new protection products for its customers.
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Ho Chi Minh City, July 17, 2007 Manulife Vietnam Fund Management launches Manulife Progressive Fund Manulife Vietnam Fund Management today held a roadshow to introduce its new Progressive Fund to potential investors.
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Shanghai, July 16, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem opens a new sales office in Nanchong, its third city in Sichuan province Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has been granted a new license by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Sichuan office to open a new sales office in the city of Nanchong, Sichuan province – the Company’s third operation in the province.
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Toronto, July 12, 2007 Manulife Financial pilots technology edge for its distribution partners in Canada Manulife Financial is launching the Canadian insurance industry’s first New Business Notification feed that meets new national standards for delivery of information to agencies and their advisors dealing with the company.
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Toronto, July 11, 2007 Manulife Investments announces brand strategy for its lineup of mutual funds Manulife Investments announced today that it is integrating its brand strategy to more effectively leverage the Manulife name for its mutual fund product lineup.
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Boston, July 9, 2007 John Hancock Launches Global Opportunities Fund John Hancock has announced the launch of the John Hancock Global Opportunities Fund (JGPAX ).
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Boston, July 9, 2007 John Hancock Unit Developing 401(k) Rollover Solution Program John Hancock is developing a rollover program for use by participants of the 401 (k) plans it provides.
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Waterloo, July 4, 2007 Manulife to distribute an estimated $233 million to participating Canadian policy owners The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and Manulife Canada Ltd. announced today they will distribute an estimated $233 million to participating Canadian policy owners.
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Hong Kong, June 29, 2007 Manulife chalks up record number of Top Service Awards For the eighth consecutive year, Manulife (International) Limited has walked off with Next Magazine’s “Top Service Award” in the “Insurance Company” category.
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Boston, June 28, 2007 John Hancock Launches Newly Enhanced Corporate Solutions Program for Multi–Life Long Term Care Insurance Market John Hancock Life Insurance Company has launched an enhanced version of its turnkey long term care (LTC) insurance program for the small and mid–sized business market (companies with 10 – 3,000 employees).
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Boston, June 27, 2007 John Hancock Annuities Honored for Communications Excellence John Hancock Annuities won “Best in Show” for its Variable Annuity sales kit, in the category of Producer/Agent Marketing Sales Promotion, at the 2007 Insurance Marketing Communications Association showcase competition and awards gala, held in Newport, Rhode Island in early June.
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Toronto, June 26, 2007 Manulife Financial signs agreement to acquire Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. Manulife Financial Corporation and Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. today announced that, subject to regulatory approvals, Manulife will acquire Berkshire’s mutual fund and securities dealerships in Canada, consisting of more than 700 Advisors and 237 branches across Canada.
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Manila, June 25, 2007 Manulife Philippines reports first quarter results Regular and Single premium sales of both Life and Pre–Need business for Manulife Philippines rose 50 per cent and 179 per cent, respectively, in Q1 2007 compared to Q1 2006.
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Tokyo, June 22, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative, Easy–to–Understand Investment–Type Annuity Product with an Advanced Function to Lock in Investment Gains Manulife Japan, on June 25, 2007, will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product which enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Bank of Tokyo–Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
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Waterloo, June 19, 2007 Manulife Bank launches U.S. Dollar Investment Savings Accounts Manulife Bank is launching two new $US Investment Savings Accounts to offer Canadians an opportunity to earn a high rate of interest on their U.S. dollar investments.
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Boston, June 19, 2007 John Hancock Funds Board Names John Vrysen and Charles Rizzo to New Posts John Hancock Funds has appointed John G. Vrysen to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, and has named Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer, following a board of trustees meeting in early June.
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Boston, June 18, 2007 John Hancock Funds Wins “Best Creative Team” in 2007 American Business Awards Competition John Hancock Funds was awarded “Best Creative Team” honors at the American Business Awards 5th Annual Stevie® Awards ceremony, held June 11 in New York City.
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Tokyo, June 15, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through
Chikuho Bank, Ltd.
On June 18, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Chikuho Bank, Ltd.
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Hong Kong, June 14, 2007 Manulife Top Fund–raisers in Walk for Millions Manulife (International) Limited attained yesterday the Challenge Cup – Overall Top Fund–raiser Award and Top Fund–raiser Award in Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk from The Community Chest of Hong Kong for the 2006/2007 Walks for Millions program.
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Boston, June 14, 2007 John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Reaches One Million Policyholders Across Individual and Group Business Lines John Hancock Life Insurance Company now has more than one million long term care (LTC) insurance policy holders across its individual and group LTC lines of business.
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Toronto, June 13, 2007 Manulife Financial adds Member Progress Report to suite of leading retirement savings plan communications Manulife’s newest communication tool for pension plan members – the innovative Member Progress Report – will be introduced in July to members of group retirement savings plans with Manulife across Canada.
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Manila, June 13, 2007 Manulife Launches Centennial Stamp Marking its 100th anniversary, Manulife Philippines recently launched a commemorative stamp issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation.
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Toronto, June 12, 2007 Bank of Montreal Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes, Canadian ReturnPlus™ Class and Global ReturnPlus™ Class now available Canadian investors can benefit from two new classes of principal protected investments that can generate potential returns based on the performance of two mutual funds.
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Singapore, June 8, 2007 Manulife Singapore launches first–of–its–kind variable annuity with guaranteed withdrawal benefit Manulife Singapore today introduced Secure Retirement Plus (US$), the first variable annuity product in Singapore.
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Tokyo, June 8, 2007 Applications Now Being Accepted for the “Manulife WakuWaku Room” Project The non–profit organization Children’s Health Forum, as part of its initiatives to improve the medical treatment environment for children in Japan, through a special sponsorship from Manulife Japan, is now accepting applications from Japanese medical facilities for the “Manulife WakuWaku Room” Project, a project which aims to develop model playrooms in Japanese pediatric facilities and raise awareness of the significance of the “playroom” concept, which is central to caring for the minds of children who are hospitalized or are undergoing outpatient treatment.
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Shanghai, June 5, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem opens for business in 20th city in Mainland China The first foreign invested joint venture life insurance company in China – Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd – has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a Sales Office in Zhenjiang in the Jiangsu Province.
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Hong Kong, June 4, 2007 Manulife’s annual blood–donation drive for Red Cross gets boost Manulife (International) Limited ran a company–wide blood drive at its office premises, which was held from May 29th to May 31st, in support of the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service’s blood donation program.
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Boston, June 4, 2007 Hancock Agricultural Investment Group Names Ken Warlick As Director Of Acquisitions Ken Warlick has been named Director of Acquisitions for the Hancock Agricultural Investment Group (HAIG), Jeff Conrad, HAIG’s president, said today.
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Waterloo, June 3, 2007 Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart reaches goal as riders, walkers raise $200,000 for cardiac care in Waterloo Region More than 1,200 cyclists, walkers and volunteers took part in the 15th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart today and helped raise $200,000 for St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre in Kitchener.
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Waterloo, May 31, 2007 15th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart, donation total nears $2 million for local heart health More than 1,200 cyclists and walkers are ready to hit the road for Kitchener–Waterloo’s heart health this weekend.
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Waterloo, May 31, 2007 Manulife Bike & Hike for Heart this Sunday, June 3 More than 1200 enthusiastic cyclists and walkers, plus hundreds of volunteers are ready to raise money in support of St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre.
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Tokyo, May 30, 2007 Announcement of Fiscal Year 2006 Results (Draft) Manulife Japan hereby announces its full–year results for fiscal 2006 (draft).
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Boston, May 29, 2007 John Hancock Announces New Long Term Care Insurance Product Suite for California John Hancock Life Insurance Company has introduced a new, competitively priced long term care insurance product suite for the individual market in California.
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Toronto, May 28, 2007 Manulife Financial’s Investor Day to be Webcast live Manulife Financial will present a Webcast of its Investor Day meeting on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Medan, May 24, 2007 Manulife Medan offers attractive investment alternatives to investors amid shrinking interest rates Manulife Medan Branch Office today held an Investor Gathering to showcase the investments available to customers looking for an alternative home for their money in today’s environment of shrinking interest rates.
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Boston, May 24, 2007 John Hancock Enables Producers To Complete Life Insurance Applications Electronically John Hancock has enhanced its JH Illustrator software system, making it now possible for producers to complete life insurance applications electronically.
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Hong Kong, May 23, 2007 Manulife Announces Phase II of its Sports Scholarship Manulife (International) Limited has announced the 10 elite athletes who will benefit from the second phase of its Hong Kong Sports Scholarship, organised in conjunction with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China.
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Boston, May 22, 2007 New Survey Reveals Interest in Long Term Care Insurance is on the Rise among Agents, Brokers and Consumers Many insurance agents and brokers are seeing consumer interest in long term care (LTC) insurance growing and an even greater number anticipate they’ll be asked about it more frequently in the future according to an online survey of 400 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members conducted for John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) in March 2007.
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Waterloo, May 22, 2007 Manulife Financial launches Group Critical Illness Insurance to help Canadian plan members and their families Manulife Financial Group Benefits unveiled new group insurance today to offer lump–sum benefits to Canadian plan members and their families diagnosed with a critical illness.
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Hong Kong, May 21, 2007 Manulife equips special–needs facility for Heep Hong Manulife Charitable Foundation has donated $300,000 to the Heep Hong Society to equip a Sensory Integrative (SI) Room at its Mary Wong Centre in Kwun Tong – to be called the Manulife SI Room.
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Shanghai, May 18, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Jiangsu Province with the opening of a new sales office in Changzhou Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSL) today celebrates the grand opening of its new sales office in the city of Changzhou, Jiangsu province – the Company’s third operation in the province.
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Singapore, May 18, 2007 Manulife Singapore and MSIG Insurance Singapore join forces to offer new range of general insurance products Manulife Singapore and MSIG Insurance Singapore are partnering to provide a customised range of general insurance products exclusively for Manulife’s customers.
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Hong Kong, May 17, 2007 Manulife – stamping its mark on Hong Kong over 110 years To mark the milestone of 110 years of doing business in Hong Kong, Manulife has produced a commemorative set of stamps and a first–day cover – and will give away 110 of them via a game on the Company’s Web site.
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London, May 17, 2007 MFC Global Investment Management Names David Hussey Head Of Pan–European Equities MFC Global Investment Management has named David Hussey as Head of Pan–European Equities, Steve Tyson, Chief Investment Officer, MFC Global Investment Management (Europe), said today.
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Toronto, May 17, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds receives approval to merge three funds Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has received securityholder and regulatory approval to merge three funds.
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Boston, May 17, 2007 John Hancock Provides Plan Sponsors Best–in–Class Service In a survey conducted by Chatham Partners, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) rated as the best–in–class provider in more than 70% of the categories in Chatham’s benchmark universe.
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Boston, May 17, 2007 New “Wish I Knew” Study Shows Majority Of Parents Didn’t Save Enough For College College teaches many things to students – but their parents are the ones who have learned that they should have saved more to pay for that education.
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Toronto, May 15, 2007 Manulife Financial Senior Executive Vice President and CFO to present at UBS conference Peter Rubenovitch, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manulife Financial will present at the UBS 2007 Global Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
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Waterloo, May 15, 2007 Manulife Bank survey finds almost half of Canadians have a host of banking products – and no game plan Almost half of Canadians say they do not have a strategy when they apply for a new bank product, according to a national survey for Manulife Bank of Canada.
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Singapore, May 14, 2007 Singaporeans are overlooking longevity risk – leading to a potential 'black hole' in their retirement finances Many Singaporeans may be seriously underestimating how long they will live for after retirement, potentially leading to a significant shortfall in their retirement savings, according to a new study from Manulife Singapore, out today.
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Boston, May 14, 2007 John Hancock Expands Lifestyle Portfolios John Hancock today announced that it has added three new strategies to its popular target–risk Lifestyle portfolios, effective May 1.
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Bangkok, May 10, 2007 Manulife Thailand announces the launch of new asset management company The Bangkok–based company, which is wholly owned by Manulife Insurance (Thailand), will offer Thai–registered, Thai–baht denominated domestic and foreign investment funds to institutional and retail investors.
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Boston, May 9, 2007 John Hancock Adds American Funds, Franklin Templeton Options to Variable Annuity Platform John Hancock Annuities today announced the addition of three new asset allocation options to the John Hancock Trust (JHT), the investment platform available in the company’s Variable Annuity products, effective May 1.
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Tokyo, May 7, 2007 Manulife Japan further upgrades functions of its universal–type insurance products Manulife Japan announced that it will commence sales of two new riders, “Family Income Protection Rider ” and “Dread Disease Income Protection Rider,” developed to further enhance the functions of the Company’s universal–type insurance products “ManuFlex,” “ManuMed” and “ManuStep.”
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Toronto, May 3, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.22 per share on the common shares of the Company, an increase of $0.02 per share, payable on or after June 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2007.
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Toronto, May 3, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation reports first quarter earnings Manulife Financial Corporation today reported first quarter shareholders' earnings of $986 million and earnings per share of $0.63.
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Boston, May 1, 2007 John Hancock Annuities Introduces New, Optional Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit John Hancock Annuities today announced the introduction of its new Income Plus For Life optional withdrawal benefit rider.
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Toronto, April 30, 2007 Manulife Financial’s 2006 Public Accountability Statement now available on–line Manulife Financial Corporation’s 2006 Public Accountability Statement, detailing the Company’s philanthropic and sustainability efforts, is now available for download at www.manulife.com.
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Boston, April 30, 2007 John Hancock Retirement Plan Services #1 in Overall Plan Sales in Industry Survey John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) finished 2006 as the #1 overall seller to plans according to the 2006 LIMRA International 401(k) Scorecard.
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Toronto, April 26, 2007 Manulife Financial’s Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2007 Financial Results Conference Call available through live webcast On Thursday, May 3, 2007, Manulife Financial will webcast its joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation and Annual Meeting of Policyholders and Shareholder of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.
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Surabaya, April 26, 2007 Manulife Surabaya celebrates 21st birthday with glittering Olympics–themed ceremony To commemorate its 21–year presence in Surabaya, Manulife Surabaya Branch Office is inviting loyal customers to its 'Bringing Dreams to Life' event.
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Hong Kong, April 25, 2007 Manulife is Again Voted a Gold Winner in the Trusted Brands Award Manulife (International) Limited has again won the Trusted Brands Gold Award for the insurance company category in Hong Kong organized by Reader’s Digest.
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Shinan, April 24, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem expands business in North China: Shandong province Manulife–Sinochem today opens a new business centre in the city of Jinan, Shandong province.
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Waterloo, April 24, 2007 New mortgage rules can benefit home owners who have more than just a mortgage Manulife Bank is 'ready to do business' for Canadian homeowners who have as little as a 20 per cent down payment, with no high ratio premium required.
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Toronto, April 24, 2007 Manulife Investments adds five new global mandates to its mutual fund lineup Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced a number of enhancements, including the addition of five new mandates to its lineup of mutual funds today, subject to regulatory approval.
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Beijing, April 20, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem staff and agents join the “Green Olympics” More than 110 agents and staff of Manulife–Sinochem’s Beijing branch donned green waistcoats to plant trees in Huairou county on Saturday, April 14, 2007 to symbolize the Company’s commitment to the theme of a “Green Olympics” in Beijing in 2008.
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Tokyo, April 20, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd. On May 21, 2007, Manulife Life Insurance Company will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product, “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd.
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Waterloo, April 19, 2007 Manulife Investor Sentiment Index eases slightly Canadians’ interest in investments fell back slightly in late March, after recording its largest leap in more than six years the previous quarter based on national polls for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company.
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Halifax, April 18, 2007 Manulife Financial donates $500,000 to IWK Health Centre in Halifax Manulife Financial announced today it will donate $500,000 to provide digital echocardiographic imaging equipment for children requiring cardiac care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Tokyo, April 13, 2007 Review of Past Payments of Medical and Life Benefits Manulife Japan has carried out a review of all cases of medical and life benefits paid over the five–year period from April 2001 to March 2006.
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Tokyo, April 13, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. On April 16, 2007, Manulife Life Insurance Company will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product, “Step Life” through the head office and branches of The Yamagata Bank, Ltd.
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Hopkinton, April 12, 2007 John Hancock Brings 2006 Boston Marathon Champions And Strong 2007 Kenyan Team To Hopkinton Pre–Marathon Rally Today the John Hancock Financial Services Running and Fitness “Adopt–a–Marathoner” program celebrated its 15th anniversary with nearly 600 students from Hopkinton’s Elmwood Elementary School greeting and meeting top Kenyan marathon runners.
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Boston, April 12, 2007 John Hancock Funds’ Signature Services Unit Named “Best–in–Class” by National Quality Review John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (JHSS), the transfer and shareholder services agent for John Hancock Funds, was awarded “Best–in–Class” honors and “5–Star” performer status for telephone customer service for all of 2006 by National Quality Review (NQR).
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Boston, April 11, 2007 John Hancock Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions Names Michael Zargaj as Vice President John Hancock’s Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions business unit has named Michael Zargaj as Vice President and head of Product and Marketing, the company announced today.
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Boston, April 11, 2007 Boston Marathon Defending Men’s And Women’s Champions Lead 2007 Boston Marathon Kenya Project At Franklin Park Zoo John Hancock Financial Services and its elementary school partners, the Samuel Mason Elementary School in Roxbury and Lucy Stone Elementary School in Dorchester, today hosted the sixth annual Boston Marathon Kenya Project.
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Jakarta, April 5, 2007 Manulife Indonesia’s unit–linked products exceed IDR 1 trillion in assets under management In March 2007, for the first time in its history, Manulife Indonesia’s total assets under management of its unit–linked products exceeded IDR 1 trillion.
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Boston, April 4, 2007 John Hancock Ranks Number One In Pension Closeout Sales In 2006 John Hancock led the life insurance industry in single premium pension closeout sales in 2006, according to a recent survey of 18 major life insurers by LIMRA International (LIMRA).
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Hong Kong, April 3, 2007 Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of one senior executive in its Asian Division; and Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has appointed one senior executive while promoting four senior agency executives.
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Boston, April 2, 2007 John Hancock Earns Favorable Quality Evaluation From Standard & Poor’s John Hancock has earned a favorable Quality Evaluation for the fourth year in a row from Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”), a unit of Standard & Poor’s.
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Toronto, March 29, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds announces Lipper Award Winner Manulife Mutual Funds (a division of Elliott & Page Limited) is proud to announce that the Elliott & Page Core Canadian Equity Fund has been recognized for excellence in the investment industry at the Lipper Fund Awards 2007.
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Hong Kong, March 29, 2007 Manulife launches “Matrix” – a total financial planning solution Manulife (International) Limited has recently introduced a unique investment linked insurance plan called “Matrix”, underscoring its belief that customers’ financial planning needs today are not only about wealth accumulation but should include protecting that accumulated wealth, with options to change the plan as needs change.
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Irvine, March 28, 2007 Head of John Hancock Financial Network’s Largest Office Takes on New Role as Chairman Signature Resources, the largest independent firm of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), is making management changes as it advances its vision as a premier wealth management organization.
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Hong Kong, March 28, 2007 Manulife repeat winner of “Quality” Award For the second year running, Manulife (International) Limited has been recognised by readers of East Week magazine as Hong Kong’s top–quality insurance company.
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Toronto, March 27, 2007 Manulife Financial Proxy Circular and Annual Report available online Manulife Financial Corporation’s Proxy Circular and 2006 Annual Report is being mailed to shareholders and is now available for download at www.manulife.com.
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Toronto, March 27, 2007 John Hancock Executive Vice President, Distribution to present at UBS Asset Gathering Conference Robert T. Cassato, Executive Vice President, Distribution, John Hancock Financial Services Inc. and President of Wood Logan, will present at the UBS Asset Gathering Conference in Boston on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
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Toronto, March 27, 2007 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, 2006.
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Boston, March 26, 2007 MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names Lynne H. Johnson To Head Client Services MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) said that it has named Lynne H. Johnson as managing director and head of client services.
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Tokyo, March 26, 2007 Manulife Japan Announces Appointment of New Director Manulife Life Insurance Company announces the appointment of Robert A. Cook as a Director and Vice Chairman.
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Toronto, March 23, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds appoints highly respected sub-advisor to lead MIX Global Equity Class Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today that Capital Guardian will assume sub–advisor responsibilities for the MIX Global Equity Class, effective June 1, 2007.
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Toronto, March 22, 2007 MFC Global Survey: 53% Of Canadian Defined Benefit Plans Expect To Significantly Shift Equity Mix In Next Two Years With caps on foreign investment lifted for Canadian registered plans, a significant percentage of Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors expect to make significant shifts to the equity allocations within their portfolios over the next two years, according to new survey by MFC Global Investment Management.
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Hong Kong, March 22, 2007 Elite Hong Kong athletes continue to benefit from Manulife Scholarship Program Manulife (International) Limited and the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC, HK), have jointly announced the opening of applications for the second phase of the Manulife Hong Kong Sports Scholarship Program.
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Boston, March 21, 2007 Bill Rodgers Unveils 111th Boston Marathon Banners Today Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of both the Boston and New York City Marathons, climbed aboard a cherry picker to unveil the 111th Boston Marathon banners.
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Boston, March 20, 2007 Stuart Graham Named Vice President and Managing Director, Institutional Sales For MFC Global Investment Management Mr. Graham will be responsible for leading MFC Global’s institutional business development activities across Canada.
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Waterloo, March 20, 2007 Manulife Financial ranks first for Canadians’ statements on universal life, segregated funds: DALBAR survey Manulife Financial is clearly a leader in providing Canadians with the best statements to help them understand their segregated fund and universal life plans, according to an industry survey by DALBAR Inc.
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Boston, March 16, 2007 John Hancock Number One Overall In 2006 Long Term Care Insurance Sales John Hancock Life Insurance Company sold more long term care insurance than any other carrier in 2006, according to recent year–end surveys of long term care insurers by LIMRA International.
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Hong Kong, March 16, 2007 Triple–A Manulife Wins Excellent Services Brands Awards Triple–A–rated Manulife (International) Limited, a perennial collector of accolades for its outstanding level of customer service, has recently topped the inaugural Sing Tao Excellent Services Brands Awards 2006, with a resounding 40 per cent of the vote among its peers in the insurance industry.
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Tokyo, March 16, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through
the Tottori Bank, Ltd.
On March 19, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of the Tottori Bank, Ltd.
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Toronto, March 15, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds announces increase in distribution targets Manulife Mutual Funds announced today an increase in the quarterly distributions target from $0.075 to $0.10 per unit for the Elliott & Page Dividend Fund and $0.055 to $0.060 per unit for the Elliott & Page Monthly High Income Fund.
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Boston, March 14, 2007 John Hancock Financial Services Announces 2007 Boston Marathon Elite International Field In its 22nd year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock announced its elite team of 25 marathon runners from eight countries today, including American Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor, defending champions Rita Jeptoo and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and past champion Hailu Negussie of Ethiopia.
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Boston, March 9, 2007 John Hancock 2006 Variable Annuity Sales In Bank Channel Set Record Of $1.28 Billion John Hancock Financial Services said today that full year sales of variable annuities in the bank channel reached a record $1.28 billion in 2006, up from $1.0 billion in 2005, itself a record year.
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Toronto, March 8, 2007 Class action against Société Générale in Portus matter Manulife Securities International Ltd. (“MSIL”) announced today that it is proceeding with a proposed class action against Société Générale, Société Générale (Canada), Lyxor Asset Management and Société Générale Securities Inc. (“Société Générale”).
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Tokyo, March 8, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an InnovativeInvestment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through the Towa Bank, Ltd. On March 12, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of the Towa Bank, Ltd.
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Yogyakarta, March 8, 2007 Manulife opens fifth school in Bantul, Yogyakarta Manulife Indonesia today officially opened SD Winongo Manulife, the fifth “Manulife” school, in Kasaihan Subdistrict, Bantul, Yogyakarta.
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Boston, March 8, 2007 John Hancock Launches Global Shareholder Yield Fund John Hancock Funds has announced the launch of the John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund, available to investors through their financial advisers effective March 5th.
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Boston, March 8, 2007 John Hancock Launches Classic Value Mega Cap Fund John Hancock Funds has announced the launch of the John Hancock Classic Value Mega Cap Fund, available to investors via their financial advisers effective March 5th.
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Toronto, March 6, 2007 Manulife Investments hits $1 billion in sales for Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product Manulife Investments has broken through the one billion dollar sales milestone just 19 weeks after introducing Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) product.
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Boston, March 6, 2007 John Hancock Ranks Number One In Life Insurance Sales In 2006 John Hancock led the industry in total individual life insurance sales in 2006, according to a recent survey of 78 major life insurers by LIMRA International (LIMRA).
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Toronto, March 5, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds ranks first in customer service for sixth consecutive year For the sixth consecutive year, Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has been named the best in Canada for customer service among its competitors, according to an ongoing study by Environics Research Group.
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Tokyo, February 28, 2007 “MGA Department” Established as Part of New Strategic Initiative to Meet the Needs of High Net Worth Customers Manulife Japan announced the establishment from February 1 of a new Managing General Agents (MGA) Department headed by Koichiro Yoshizumi, Vice–President & Corporate Officer, as part of the Company’s strategic initiative to meet the needs of high net worth customers and begin insurance sales via independent agents.
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Boston, February 28, 2007 John Hancock Sets Variable Annuity Sales Record In 2006 John Hancock Financial Services said today that full year sales of variable annuities reached a record $9.1 billion in 2006, up from their previous record of $7.9 billion in 2005.
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Boston, February 26, 2007 John Hancock Creates New Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions Business Unit John Hancock today announced that it has launched a new business unit to develop integrated lifetime retirement solutions for individuals, utilizing the products and services provided by its Wealth Management businesses.
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Boston, February 26, 2007 Acorn Financial Services of NJ Receives Highest Honors From John Hancock Financial Network Acorn Financial Services, a leading wealth management organization based in Roseland, NJ, recently received the Trophy Award from John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN).
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Toronto, February 22, 2007 Manulife Mutual Funds streamlines fund line up Manulife Mutual Funds announced today a number of proposed changes to their family of mutual funds.
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Boston, February 22, 2007 John Hancock Financial Services Announces Top Contenders To Challenge Defending Champions At 2007 Boston Marathon John Hancock Financial Services announced that defending Boston Marathon champions Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Rita Jeptoo will face an elite group of athletes with a depth of experience on the challenging course during the 111th running of the race on April 16.
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Jakarta, February 21, 2007 Manulife Indonesia announces 2006 financial results and launches new products that offer more security and protection Manulife Indonesia today announced its 2006 financial results and a launch of two new products.
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Boston, February 20, 2007 John Hancock Commits More than $10 Million to Community Giving in 2007 John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. has committed $10.5 million to support local Boston area community programs in 2007, the company said today.
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Boston, February 20, 2007 John Hancock’s Leading Edge Long Term Care Insurance Product Now Available In 42 States John Hancock Life Insurance Company’s ground-breaking Leading Edge long term care insurance (LTCI) product has been approved for sale in 42 states, including Florida and Georgia, the company said today.
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Boston, February 20, 2007 John Hancock Names Marc Costantini To Head Variable Annuities John Hancock Financial Services today announced that Marc Costantini has been named President of the Variable Annuities business, effective February 19.
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Boston, February 16, 2007 John Hancock Re–Prices Its Accumulation Universal Life Insurance Product John Hancock has re–priced its Accumulation UL policy, a universal life insurance policy designed to meet the needs of high net worth individuals and business owners who are seeking death benefit protection and the potential to accumulate significant policy cash value.
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Boston, February 16, 2007 John Hancock Launches Venture Vision® No–Load Variable Annuity John Hancock Annuities has announced the addition of the Venture Vision® variable annuity to its product lineup.
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Surabaya, February 14, 2007 Manulife’s New Product Offers More Security and Protection To meet market demand for an affordable, yet greater security and protection product, Manulife Indonesia today launched a new product called Secure Income Replacement.
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Toronto, February 13, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation reports record annual and quarterly results Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $3,985 million for 2006, an increase of 21 per cent over the full year 2005.
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Toronto, February 13, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.20 per share on the common shares of the Company payable on or after March 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2007.
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Tokyo, February 13, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through
Shizuoka Bank, Ltd.
On February 15, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Shizuoka Bank, Ltd.
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Hong Kong, February 12, 2007 Manulife Earns Caring Company Title for Fifth Consecutive Year For the fifth year in a row, Manulife (International) Limited has been awarded the Caring Company title by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in recognition of the Company’s ongoing commitment to sponsoring and taking part in charitable activities in the local community.
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Tokyo, February 11, 2007 Donation Recipients Selected for
“Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Pediatric Care Environment for Seriously Ill Children”
“Children’s Health Forum”, a nonprofit organization (NPO) that promotes pioneering activities to improve the healthcare and medical treatment environment for children, solicited innovative proposals for improving the medical treatment environment for children from pediatric care facilities across Japan.
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Manila, February 9, 2007 Manulife Philippines Marks A Century Of Commitment Story after story attends Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc.’s history, which is closely intertwined with that of the Philippines’.
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Tokyo, February 8, 2007 Announcement of Executive Appointment Manulife Japan has appointed Koichiro Yoshizumi to the position of Vice–President, overseeing the Company’s Managing General Agency (MGA) Department, effective February 1, 2007.
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Boston, February 8, 2007 John Hancock Enhances Its Protection Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy John Hancock has enhanced its guaranteed death benefit variable universal life insurance policy, Protection VUL, with an improved Extended No–Lapse Guarantee rider (ENLG).
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Atlanta, February 7, 2007 Manulife Financial acquires 1100 Peachtree office tower in Atlanta Manulife Financial has purchased the 1100 Peachtree Street office tower in Atlanta, Georgia from 1100 Peachtree Street Associates, L.P. for US$153.86 million.
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Boston, February 7, 2007 Brian Heapps Named Head Of Sales And Business Development At John Hancock Financial Network Brian B. Heapps, CLU, ChFC, has been named Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development for John Hancock Financial Network.
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Toronto, February 6, 2007 MFC Global Investment Management Further Enhances Capabilities With Key Hires In Tokyo, Hong Kong, London As part of the ongoing strengthening of its international investment management capabilities, MFC Global Investment Management has appointed three investment professionals to its teams in Tokyo, Hong Kong and London.
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Toronto, February 6, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation to release year–end financial results Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year–end financial results on the morning of Tuesday, February 13, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET].
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Boston, February 6, 2007 John Hancock Funds Realigns Portfolio Management Teams On Financial Funds John Hancock Funds said today that it has realigned the portfolio management teams for seven mutual funds focused on financial services and related sectors.
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Hong Kong, February 5, 2007 Manulife launches first–of–its–kind investment–linked insurance plan with guaranteed withdrawal benefit (“GWB”) feature in Hong Kong Manulife (International) Limited today introduced Hong Kong’s first investment–linked product with GWB feature, “Manulife Secure IncomePlus”, which is designed specially for the territory’s post–war ageing 'baby boomers' generation.
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Tokyo, February 2, 2007 New Function Added to Increase Savings Power Manulife Japan announced that it has created new functions for the “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount 5–Year Step Up Type),” which has been selling well through Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
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Waterloo, February 1, 2007 Manulife supports Les Amis de la montagne with Tuques Bleues sponsorship Manulife Financial will sponsor the Montreal Tuques Bleues Celebration and Snowshoe Event that will attract more than 800 participants to a torch–lit snowshoe climb on Mount Royal.
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Bangkok, February 1, 2007 Manulife Thailand announces long–term partnership with Olympic Weightlifting Gold Medalist, Pawina Thongsuk Manulife Thailand today announced Thailand champion weightlifter, Pawina Thongsuk, as the newest member of Team Manulife, a group of talented Olympic athletes who function as Manulife ambassadors.
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Bangkok, February 1, 2007 Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited announces the appointment of new President: Bruce Hodges Manulife Thailand has announced the appointment of Bruce Hodges as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thai operation, effective February 1, 2007.
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Boston, February 1, 2007 John Hancock Launches Fully Guaranteed Whole Life Insurance Product John Hancock has launched Protection Whole Life, a fully guaranteed whole life insurance product that combines affordable lifetime death benefit protection with guaranteed cash values.
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Tokyo, January 30, 2007 Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Japan Manulife Japan has announced the appointment/promotion of two senior officers.
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Toronto, January 29, 2007 Manulife Financial Corporation guarantees certain obligations of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company to rationalize reporting obligations Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) has guaranteed certain obligations of its subsidiary The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”) in order to rationalize the securities reporting obligations of MFC, MLI, Manulife Financial Capital Trust (the “MaCS Trust”) and Maritime Life Canadian Funding (“Maritime Funding”).
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Toronto, January 29, 2007 Bank of Montreal Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes, Total Return Class and R.O.C. Class now available Canadian investors can benefit from two new classes of principal protected investments that generate potential returns based on the performance of two mutual funds.
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Toronto, January 29, 2007 Manulife President & CEO to present at Citibank’s 2007 Financial Services conference Dominic D’Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial will present at Citibank’s 2007 Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, January 31, 2007.
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Boston, January 29, 2007 John Hancock Funds Adds New Tools for Advisers to Award–Winning Web Site John Hancock Funds recently added several new enhancements to its web site, www.jhfunds.com, in the second phase of the site’s relaunch, the company announced today.
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Bandung, January 25, 2007 Manulife Indonesia opens new Branch office in Bandung Manulife Indonesia today celebrated the official opening of its new Branch office in the city of Bandung, located at Jl. Asia Afrika No. 142.
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Jakarta, January 23, 2007 Manulife appointed as Employee Benefits provider for seven new companies Manulife Indonesia today signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with seven companies who have selected Manulife Indonesia as their employee benefits program provider.
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Boston, January 23, 2007 John Hancock Financial Services Announces World’s Top Three Women To Run 2007 Boston Marathon In its 22nd year as the major sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial Services announced the entry of the world’s top three ranked women marathoners for the 111th running of the race on April 16.
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Boston, January 23, 2007 John Hancock Survey: Most Americans Prefer Planning Their Will To Preparing for Long Term Care (LTC) If given the choice between sitting down to plan their will or sitting down to discuss possible long term care needs, more than half (55 percent) of respondents in a survey conducted for John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) said they’d opt for the will.
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Shanghai, January 22, 2007 Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Changzhou and Deyang “It is in the interest of both countries to see Canadian and Chinese expertise coming together to offer innovative financial products and services to the Chinese people,” said The Honourable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P., Canada’s Minister of Finance, while visiting Manulife–Sinochem’s Shanghai headquarters.
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Hong Kong, January 19, 2007 Manulife Announces Olympic Games Pin Design Contest Winners “Bringing Dreams To Life” prizes presented to 10 customers for “phenomenal” display of creativity.
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Manila, January 15, 2007 China Bank, Manulife announce strategic Bancassurance alliance via a Joint–Venture Company China Bank and Manulife today announced a strategic bancassurance alliance through a joint–venture company.
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Waterloo, January 15, 2007 Exclusive agreement offers Manulife group pension clients insights from renowned UCLA behavioural finance expert Manulife Financial has secured an exclusive agreement with behavioural finance expert Dr. Shlomo Benartzi, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, to provide Manulife Canadian group pension clients with custom newsletters and quarterly advice on retirement savings trends.
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Toronto, January 11, 2007 Standard & Poor’s assigns ratings to Manulife Bank of Canada Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services today assigned “AA-” long-term and “A-1+” short-term counterparty credit ratings to Manulife Bank of Canada with a stable outlook.
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Boston, January 10, 2007 John Hancock Financial Services Announces Leaders Of World Marathon Majors To Run 2007 Boston Marathon In its 22nd year as the major sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial Services announced the return of two–time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and last year’s runner–up Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia for the 111th running of the race on April 16.
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Boston, January 8, 2007 George Revoir appointed Senior Vice President, Distribution for John Hancock Retirement Plan Services John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) announced today that George Revoir has accepted the position of Senior Vice President, Distribution.
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Boston, January 8, 2007 John Hancock Launches Two New Fund of Funds John Hancock Funds today announced that it has launched two new fund of funds products: the John Hancock International Allocation Portfolio, and the John Hancock Lifecycle Portfolios.
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Tokyo, January 4, 2007 Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd. On January 4, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co.,Ltd.
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Toronto, January 2, 2007 Manulife Financial announces redemption of 8.375% TruPS Units The outstanding US$492,500,000 principal amount of 8.375% Capital Trust Pass–through Securities (CUSIP No. 553038AA8) (the “TruPS”) have been called for redemption.
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