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Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) is an international financial services and direct life insurance company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with shares listed on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 in Hong Kong. This news page aggregates company‑related announcements, allowing investors and observers to review Manulife’s publicly reported developments in one place.
Manulife’s news flow covers a broad range of topics that reflect its role in life insurance, financial advice, and wealth and asset management. Recent releases include strategic sustainability initiatives such as the launch of Manulife Impact Forests, a global network of restoration sites in countries including Canada, the United States, Cambodia, Japan, and the Philippines, developed with community partners and veritree’s Smart Forest technology. Other updates highlight technology partnerships and AI adoption, including a multi‑year agreement with Adaptive ML to support Manulife’s enterprise AI platform and the deployment of AI‑enabled tools in areas like underwriting, customer service, and digital applications.
Investors can also find information on capital markets activity, such as the pricing of U.S. public offerings of senior notes, rating agency actions on Manulife and its subsidiaries, and communications about shareholder matters, including quarterly dividend declarations and responses to unsolicited mini‑tender offers. Operational and financial performance updates, including quarterly results, segment performance in Asia, Canada, the United States, and Global Wealth & Asset Management, and strategic acquisitions in asset management and insurance markets, are regularly reported through news releases.
By following this page, readers can review Manulife’s official communications on its strategy, financial performance, sustainability projects, AI initiatives, and shareholder information, based on the company’s own published news and regulatory disclosures.
On October 1, 2020, Manulife Investment Management's Strategic Fixed Income Strategy was awarded the Active Global Fixed Income Strategy of the Year by the Pension Bridge Institutional Asset Management Awards. The evaluation highlighted its strong performance, ranking in the top quartile for 1-year and the second quartile for 3 and 5-year periods compared to peers. The award considered various criteria, including performance returns, asset growth, and ESG integration. As of June 30, 2020, Manulife managed assets worth CAD$900 billion (US$660 billion), showcasing its robust capabilities in global fixed-income markets.
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Manulife Investment Management has achieved A+ scores from the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for the second consecutive year, recognizing its superior integration of ESG factors in investment practices across various asset classes. Significant improvements were noted in ESG engagement and analysis, with CAD$900 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020. The company aims to lead in sustainable investing, demonstrating commitment through enhanced transparency and active company engagement.
John Hancock Investment Management has appointed Frances G. Rathke as an Independent Trustee of the John Hancock Group of Funds Board of Trustees, effective September 15, 2020. With a solid background in corporate finance and experience in consumer brands, Rathke is expected to bring valuable insights to the board. She has held senior positions at companies such as Keurig Green Mountain and Ben & Jerry's, and is qualified as a certified public accountant. Additionally, she joins various committees including the Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Investment Committees.
John Hancock Retirement reports strong resilience among retirement savers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As of July 2020, over 1 million participants maintained their savings allocations, with only a small fraction opting for coronavirus-related distributions. The company emphasizes the effectiveness of retirement plan design, highlighting that 63% of participants utilizing automatic enrollment and increases are retirement-ready. The data reveals that younger participants, especially those aged 30-39, exhibit higher retirement readiness rates, reinforcing the importance of proactive plan features.
John Hancock Retirement, a part of Manulife Investment Management, has been selected by U.S. Toray Group Companies to provide retirement plan services for nearly 2,400 participants. The plan, valued at approximately $250 million in assets, will enhance retirement planning for Toray's U.S. employees. John Hancock aims to create a personalized plan that reflects the unique needs of each participant. As of June 30, 2020, John Hancock managed over $177 billion in assets under management across more than 51,000 retirement plans.
On September 10, 2020, Roy Gori, the President and CEO of Manulife, will present at the 21st Scotiabank Financials Summit starting at 8:30 a.m. EST. Interested attendees can access the live audio webcast or find a replay available for three months after the event. As of June 30, 2020, Manulife had $1.2 trillion in assets under management and provided $30.6 billion in payments to customers over the past year.
Manulife announced the resignation of Rona Ambrose from its Board of Directors effective August 31, 2020. She leaves to pursue a full-time employment opportunity. The Chairman, John Cassaday, recognized her valuable contributions over the past three years. Manulife is a prominent international financial services group based in Toronto, with significant operations in Asia, Canada, and the United States. As of June 30, 2020, the company had over $1.2 trillion in assets under management and administration.
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) has priced an offering of U.S. $1.155 billion 3.050% senior notes due August 27, 2060. The offering is set to close around August 27, 2020, with proceeds allocated for general corporate purposes. The notes can be redeemed in whole starting August 27, 2025. They will be sold exclusively to professional institutional investors in Taiwan and will not be registered under U.S. securities laws.
On August 5, 2020, Manulife Financial Corporation announced quarterly dividends for its non-cumulative preferred shares, payable on or after September 19, 2020. Shareholders of record by August 17, 2020, will receive varying dividend amounts, including $0.29063 for Class A Shares Series 2 and $0.35 for Class 1 Shares Series 21. Manulife operates globally, managing over $1.2 trillion in assets and serving nearly 30 million customers.