Manulife Chief Financial Officer, Colin Simpson to participate in fireside chat at National Bank Financial's 24th Annual Financial Services Conference

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Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) announced that CFO Colin Simpson will take part in a fireside chat at National Bank Financial's 24th Annual Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and a replay will be available on Manulife's investor website for 90 days.

News Market Reaction – MFC

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-0.69% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MFC declined 0.69%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Conference edition: 24th Annual Event date: March 24, 2026 Start time: 9:00 a.m. ET +1 more

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Conference edition 24th Annual National Bank Financial's Financial Services Conference

Event date March 24, 2026 Scheduled fireside chat

Start time 9:00 a.m. ET Start of CFO fireside chat

Replay window 90 days Length of webcast replay availability

Market Reality Check

Price: $34.78 Vol: Volume 1,280,912 vs 20-da...

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$34.78 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,280,912 vs 20-day average 3,263,914 (relative volume 0.39x). low

Technical Trading above 200-day MA at 33.33 with price at 34.54 before this news.

Peers on Argus

MFC was up 1.26% pre‑announcement while key life insurance peers were mixed: mos...

MFC was up 1.26% pre‑announcement while key life insurance peers were mixed: most (MET, AFL, PRU, GL) were down modestly, with only UNM up, indicating stock‑specific strength rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 10	AI partnership	Positive	+1.1%	Selected Akka to operationalize agentic AI with $1B+ value target.
Feb 26	Leadership appointment	Positive	+1.2%	Appointed new Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income with 30+ years experience.
Feb 19	Share buyback plan	Positive	+1.4%	Announced NCIB to repurchase up to 42 million common shares over one year.
Feb 11	Annual filings	Neutral	-5.5%	Filed 2025 audited annual financial statements and related MD&A on Form 40-F.
Feb 11	Preferred dividends	Positive	-5.5%	Declared quarterly dividends across 11 preferred share series with set pay date.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate and capital management updates have mostly seen modest positive price reactions, with financial statement and dividend announcements coinciding with a notable one-day decline.

Recent Company History

In the past few months, Manulife has reported several developments: an AI partnership aiming to drive over $1 billion in enterprise value by 2027, a senior leadership hire in Emerging Markets Fixed Income, and approval of a Normal Course Issuer Bid to repurchase up to 42 million shares between Feb 24, 2026 and Feb 23, 2027. The filing of 2025 audited annual financial statements and a preferred share dividend declaration on Feb 11, 2026 coincided with a -5.49% move, contrasting with generally positive reactions to other recent news. Today’s conference participation fits into this cadence of ongoing investor engagement.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights investor-relations engagement, with Manulife’s CFO joining a fireside c...

Analysis

This announcement highlights investor-relations engagement, with Manulife’s CFO joining a fireside chat at a major financial services conference on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The event and 90‑day replay offer additional access to management’s views following recent developments, including a new Normal Course Issuer Bid, AI initiatives, and leadership changes. Investors may focus on how commentary complements prior filings and capital actions rather than treating this as a standalone catalyst.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945

TORONTO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Colin Simpson, Chief Financial Officer, Manulife, will participate in a fireside chat at National Bank Financial's 24^th Annual Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The fireside chat is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The live webcast and a replay of the fireside chat will be available through Manulife's Investor Relations website. The replay will be available for 90 days following the live session.

About Manulife 
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

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FAQ

When will Manulife (MFC) CFO Colin Simpson speak at the National Bank Financial conference?

Colin Simpson will speak on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. According to Manulife, the fireside chat is part of National Bank Financial's 24th Annual Financial Services Conference and is scheduled for that single live session.

How can investors watch the Manulife (MFC) fireside chat on March 24, 2026?

Investors can watch via a live webcast on Manulife's Investor Relations website. According to Manulife, a replay will also be posted and accessible after the live session for later viewing.

How long will the replay of Manulife (MFC) CFO's fireside chat be available?

The replay will be available for 90 days following the live session. According to Manulife, investors can access the replay on the company's Investor Relations website during that 90-day window.

What time zone is used for the Manulife (MFC) fireside chat start time?

The session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET (Eastern Time). According to Manulife, the listed start time refers specifically to Eastern Time for the March 24, 2026 presentation.

Will there be an accessible replay for international investors after the Manulife (MFC) event?

Yes, a replay will be available for 90 days on the investor website, allowing international investors to view the session later. According to Manulife, the replay can be accessed from the company's Investor Relations site.