Manulife

Award-winning Funds: Manulife Investment Management Again Among Top Honourees from Fundata Canada

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The annual FundGrade A+® Awards are presented by Fundata Canada Inc. to recognize the "best of the best" among Canadian investment funds.

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  • The annual FundGrade A+® Awards are presented by Fundata Canada Inc. to recognize the "best of the best" among Canadian investment funds.
  • Manulife Investment Management is a trade name of Manulife Investment Management Limited and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.
  • The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife) is the issuer of Manulife Investment Management insurance contracts and the guarantor of any guarantee provisions therein.
  • Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, the Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.

Manulife Investment Management Names Anne Valentine Andrews as Global Head of Private Markets

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM), the global asset manager serving 17 million investors, today has announced Anne Valentine Andrews will join the firm on March 4 as Global Head of Private Markets.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM), the global asset manager serving 17 million investors, today has announced Anne Valentine Andrews will join the firm on March 4 as Global Head of Private Markets.
  • With more than 25 years of asset management and alternatives experience, Ms. Valentine Andrews will lead all investment teams and direct the overall strategy, business development and growth of Manulife IM's private markets business.
  • At BlackRock, Ms. Valentine Andrews served on its Global Operating Committee, Human Capital Committee, and the Equity Private Markets Executive Committee.
  • "I'm delighted to join Manulife Investment Management to lead private markets globally," said Ms. Valentine Andrews.

Manulife Investment Management Names Anne Valentine Andrews as Global Head of Private Markets

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM), the global asset manager serving 17 million investors, today has announced Anne Valentine Andrews will join the firm on March 4 as Global Head of Private Markets. 

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM), the global asset manager serving 17 million investors, today has announced Anne Valentine Andrews will join the firm on March 4 as Global Head of Private Markets.
  • With more than 25 years of asset management and alternatives experience, Ms. Valentine Andrews will lead all investment teams and direct the overall strategy, business development and growth of Manulife IM's private markets business.
  • At BlackRock, Ms. Valentine Andrews served on its Global Operating Committee, Human Capital Committee, and the Equity Private Markets Executive Committee.
  • "I'm delighted to join Manulife Investment Management to lead private markets globally," said Ms. Valentine Andrews.

M Split Corp. Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I Preferred Shares

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M Split Corp. ("M Split") declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M Split Corp. ("M Split") declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders.
  • The Class I Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on the $5 notional issue price.
  • Distributions are payable February 9, 2024 to shareholders on record as at January 31, 2024.
  • M Split invests in common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation, the largest life insurer in Canada offering financial products and wealth management services.

North American Financial 15 Split Corp. Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Financial 15 Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.07917 for each Preferred share ($0.950 annually).

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Financial 15 Split Corp. (The "Company") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.07917 for each Preferred share ($0.950 annually).
  • Distributions are payable February 9, 2024 to shareholders on record as at January 31, 2024.
  • There will not be a distribution paid to the Class A Shares for January 31, 2024 as per the Prospectus which states no regular monthly dividends will be paid on the Class A shares in any month as long as the net asset value per unit is equal to or less than $15.00.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $16.04 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $10.82 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $26.87.

Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (the "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. (the "Company") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06667 for each Preferred share ($0.800 annually).
  • Distributions are payable February 9, 2024 to shareholders on record as at January 31, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $7.65 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.36 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $19.01 per unit.
  • The Company invests in a portfolio of four publicly traded Canadian life insurance companies as follows: Great-West Lifeco Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services Inc., Manulife Financial Corporation and Sun Life Financial Inc.

Financial 15 Split Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial 15 Split Corp. ("Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.12570 for each Class A share ($1.51 annualized) and $0.07708 for each Preferred share ($0.925 annually).

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial 15 Split Corp. ("Financial 15") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.12570 for each Class A share ($1.51 annualized) and $0.07708 for each Preferred share ($0.925 annually).
  • Distributions are payable February 9, 2024 to shareholders on record as at January 31, 2024.
  • Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $25.18 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.28 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $36.46.
  • Financial 15 invests in a high quality portfolio consisting of 15 financial services companies made up of Canadian and U.S. issuers as follows: Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, National Bank of Canada, Manulife Financial Corporation, Sun Life Financial, Great-West Lifeco, CI Financial Corp, Bank of America, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co.

HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP at "Winter Davos" 2024: Longevity is about Adding Life to Years, Not Just Years to Life

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Friday, January 26, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP was among the esteemed global leaders and personalities attending the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to address some of the most substantive issues facing our world today. Prof. Ip added her unique perspective to vibrant discussions on healthy aging, climate change, the integral role of universities in fostering advancements in sustainability, and AI research and education. 

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  • Prof. Ip shared insights with prominent leaders from multinational corporations and government entities including European Commission, Manulife Financial and Mercer (Marsh McLennan).
  • She underscored the importance of maintaining brain health and enriching quality of life as we age.
  • "It's not just about adding more years to our life, but adding life to our years," Prof. Ip said.
  • Beyond the panel discussion, Prof. Ip hosted a table at a gala dinner, where she facilitated dialogues with luminaries.

HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP at "Winter Davos" 2024: Longevity is about Adding Life to Years, Not Just Years to Life

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Friday, January 26, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP was among the esteemed global leaders and personalities attending the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to address some of the most substantive issues facing our world today. Prof. Ip added her unique perspective to vibrant discussions on healthy aging, climate change, the integral role of universities in fostering advancements in sustainability, and AI research and education. 

Key Points: 
  • Prof. Ip shared insights with prominent leaders from multinational corporations and government entities including European Commission, Manulife Financial and Mercer (Marsh McLennan).
  • She underscored the importance of maintaining brain health and enriching quality of life as we age.
  • "It's not just about adding more years to our life, but adding life to our years," Prof. Ip said.
  • Beyond the panel discussion, Prof. Ip hosted a table at a gala dinner, where she facilitated dialogues with luminaries.

Trip.com Group at World Economic Forum 2024: revealing Asia's biggest untapped opportunities in tourism

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group is embracing new trends and opportunities in the post-pandemic travel landscape, with its CEO Jane Sun sharing insights at the prominent World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, this week. Ms Sun also expressed optimism about Asia's continued growth and shared her perspective on its investment potential at the panel discussion titled "Asia – the world's next growth anchor?"

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  • With global tourism approaching a full recovery, Trip.com Group has witnessed strong booking interest in Asia, with Thailand, Japan, and South Korea among the top travel destinations.
  • The Group has also prioritised options such as the rental of electronic vehicles and offering flights with lower carbon emissions.
  • With its vast size, diverse industries, and varying levels of consumer buying power, the investment opportunities are abundant," said Ms Sun.
  • "Equally, we stand poised to usher Asian customers into the global arena, opening doors to boundless opportunities and creating pathways for unprecedented international success."