Salvation Army Creates New National Advisory Board Nov 11, 2009
Newly Formed Group of Business and Civic Leaders to Advise Nation's Largest Non-Governmental Direct Provider of Social Services. We look forward to working with the National Advisory board in developing strategies that will sustain and expand the Army's service throughout the nation. (Canada Newswire)
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Markland Enters Into Sale Agreement With Manulife Financial Sep 17, 2009
Markland Street Asset Management Inc. ("Markland") today announced that, Elliott & Page Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife"), has signed an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Markland. The purchase, being made in conjunction with the acquisition of the Canadian retail investment fund business of AIC Limited, an affiliate of Markland, will mean that Manulife will become the parent company of Markland, the manager of the Oil Sands Sector... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Manulife Financial CEO to present at Institutional Investor Conference Sep 16, 2009
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. SOURCE Manulife Financial. (PR Newswire)
Correction to the NAV of John Hancock Income Securities Trust and John Hancock Investors Trust Sep 3, 2009
About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial Corporation. John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide ... Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and in most of Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife Financial Corporation offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services... (PR Newswire)
Manulife Board of Directors Announces Common Share Dividend Reduction Effective September 2009 Aug 7, 2009
TORONTO, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - The Board of Directors of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") today announced its decision to reduce the Company's quarterly common share dividend by 50% from $0 ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Big 8 Split Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividends on Preferred and Capital Shares Jul 31, 2009
Big 8 Split was established to generate dividend income for the Preferred Shares while providing holders of the Capital Shares, with a leveraged opportunity to participate in capital appreciation from a portfolio of common shares of Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Great-West Lifeco Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation, and Sun Life Financial Inc. Information concerning Big 8 Split Inc. is available on... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
John Hancock Advisers Releases Portfolio Information for Closed-End Funds Jul 9, 2009
About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial Corporation. John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation (the Company), a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Manulife Financial announces $1 billion issue of Innovative Tier 1 Notes Jul 7, 2009
An amount equivalent to the net proceeds will be used by Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") to acquire liquid assets for possible future retirement of amounts outstanding under MFC's credit facility or for general corporate purposes ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Manulife Discloses OSC Notice Jun 20, 2009
TORONTO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - On a separate matter unrelated to prior announcements made today by Manulife Financial Corporation, the Company stated that it received an enforcement notice from staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) this week relating to its disclosure before March 2009 of risks related to its variable annuity guarantee and segregated funds business ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK.... (PR Newswire)
Manulife Appoints Michael Bell Chief Financial Officer And Provides Capital Update Jun 20, 2009
TORONTO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Manulife Financial Corporation today announced the appointment of Michael W. Bell as incoming Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Manulife Financial to Issue $1 Billion of 4.896% Notes Maturing in 2014 May 29, 2009
TORONTO, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Manulife Financial Corporation (the "Company") intends to issue $1 billion principal amount of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness pursuant to its medium term note program ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Manulife Financial Corporation announces Preferred Share issue May 26, 2009
TORONTO, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") today announced a Canadian public offering of Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 1 ("Series 1 Preferred Shares") ... Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at. (PR Newswire)
Manulife Brompton Advantaged Bond Fund Announces Initial Public Offering Feb 21, 2009
The Manager has selected MFC Global Investment Management (Canada) ("MFC GIM"), a part of the asset management division of Manulife Financial Corporation to manage the portfolio. MFC GIM and related entities manage approximately $250 billion in assets, including over $145 billion in fixed income securities. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
M Split Corp.-Portfolio Update Feb 19, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 18, 2009) - M Split Corp. ("the Company") was created to provide exposure to the common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") through two classes of securities, the Priority Equity Shares and the Class A Shares (a "Unit"). Manulife had performed relatively well during these extremely difficult times until October 2008 and has since experienced a precipitous decline. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)