NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ — MZ Consult NY (mz-ir.com), aleading global investor relations and financial communications firm, announcesits Investor Relations Workshops and Awards Ceremonies for the 12th edition ofthe IR Global Rankings (“IRGR”). the IRGR, supported by KPMG, Arnold & Porter,the Bank of New York Mellon, Corporate Asia Network, Bloomberg, NEVIR, Sodaliand MZ-CCG, is [...]

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Article Tools Manulife Financial has named Paul Lorentz as senior vice-president, investment products and president, Manulife Investments. Lorentz joined Manulife in 1993, and most recently led Manulife’s distribution organization. “This is a new senior executive position in our Canadian business that reflects our view that our wealth management business holds tremendous potential,” said Roy Firth, [...]

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Paul has a question about his retirement savings. his financial adviser has suggested that he consider a variable annuity product offered by Manulife Investments, GIF Select Income Plus, with a 5 per cent guaranteed payout for life. Is it a good idea? what are the pros and cons? Journalists are used to such questions, since [...]

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Senior executive to co-chair 2010 campaignHALIFAX, Feb. 25 /CNW/ – Manulife Financial will commit up to $85,000 fora “Manulife Financial Challenge Grant” to commemorate the 85th anniversary ofHalifax United way and spur local donations to this year’s fund-raisingcampaign. The program will match new and increased donations at the leadershiplevel ($1,000 or more to the Community [...]

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CHICAGO, Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) –Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) and its primary insurance related operating subsidiaries, including Manufacturer’s Life Insurance Company (MLI) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) (JHUSA). (A complete list of ratings actions follows at the end of this release.) The Rating Outlook remains [...]

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Tue Feb 9, 11:24 AM TORONTO (Reuters) – After a volatile year, Canada’s big life insurance companies are expected to report higher fourth-quarter profits this week, boosted by stock market gains and a brighter economic outlook. The big insurers — Manulife Financial Corp , great West Lifeco , and Sun Life Financial — are emerging [...]

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