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Manulife Financial Corporation reports developments across its international insurance, financial advice, health solutions, and wealth and asset management businesses. The company operates as Manulife in Canada and Asia and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, with news commonly covering insurance distribution, retirement services, investment solutions, customer health and longevity initiatives, and community programs.
Recurring updates also include quarterly and annual results, dividend announcements, annual meeting materials, management information circulars, shareholder voting matters, executive conference participation, and capital actions involving common and preferred shares. News from John Hancock adds detail on U.S. insurance sales, executive benefits, the John Hancock Vitality program, and longevity-focused research and planning tools.
Manulife Financial (TSX/NYSE:MFC) priced a S$500 million offering of 2.880% subordinated notes due June 4, 2036. The notes qualify as Tier 2 capital, pay a fixed 2.880% coupon to June 4, 2031, then reset to 0.931% above the five-year SORA OIS rate.
Manulife may redeem the notes at par, with regulatory approval, from June 4, 2031 on scheduled interest dates. The notes have in-principle approval for listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST), with closing expected on June 4, 2026, and will be offered to non-U.S., non-Canadian investors under Regulation S.
Manulife (MFC) announced executive leadership changes effective July 1, 2026, aligned with its refreshed enterprise strategy and focus on long-term growth.
Patrick Graham becomes President & CEO, Manulife Canada; Wilton Kee is slated to succeed him as CEO, Manulife Hong Kong & Macau, subject to regulatory approval.
Jodie Wallis, Chief AI Officer, joins the Executive Leadership Team with an expanded AI and enterprise data mandate. Shamus Weiland becomes Chief Technology & Operations Officer as Rahul Joshi plans to retire. Stephanie Fadous takes on Inforce Management and Reinsurance, and Global Chief Marketing Officer Karen Leggett intends to retire at year-end.
Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) announced that all 13 director nominees were elected at its May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Support levels ranged from 95.37% to 99.82% of votes cast in favour for each nominee. Final voting results will be posted online and filed with regulators.
Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE:MFC) declared quarterly dividends on multiple non-cumulative preferred share series, all payable on or after June 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026.
Per-share dividends range from $0.14675 to $0.396875 across Class A and Class 1 preferred series.
Manulife (NYSE:MFC) declared a quarterly common share dividend of C$0.485 per share. The dividend is payable on June 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026.
Dividend reinvestment and share purchase plans will use open-market share purchases with no discounts.
Manulife (TSX/NYSE: MFC) reported 1Q26 core earnings of $1.8 billion, up 8% on a constant exchange rate basis, and net income of $1.1 billion, up $0.7 billion year over year. Core EPS rose 11% to $1.06, while EPS reached $0.65, up 178%.
Core ROE was 16.5% and ROE 10.1%. APE sales increased 7%, new business CSM 16%, and NBV 7%. The LICAT ratio was 136%. Global WAM recorded $4.4 billion of net outflows and completed the Schroders Indonesia acquisition. Manulife returned $1.2 billion to shareholders.
Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE:MFC) released its 2025 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability Statement, outlining progress on its Impact Agenda.
Key actions include launching the Manulife Longevity Institute with a C$350 million commitment through 2030, expanding community investments, and advancing initiatives in health, financial resilience, and environmental restoration.
Manulife (NYSE:MFC) launched its first global Impact Week, a volunteer initiative aligned with its longevity strategy. From April 27–May 8, 2026, colleagues supported community partners focused on health, financial resilience, food security, and education.
Employees logged 21,724 volunteer hours across 234 activities in 22 communities, leveraging Manulife’s annual paid Volunteer Day to build social connection, well-being, and purpose-driven culture.
John Hancock (MFC) announced two senior U.S. appointments on May 4, 2026: Robert Carney as Head of Insurance Sales and Distribution and Jennifer Ortale as Head of Executive Benefits. Carney will lead U.S. distribution, producer engagement, and next‑generation distribution capabilities. Ortale will build the executive benefits business using John Hancock Vitality, product innovation, and advisor enablement.
The hires emphasize commitment to third‑party distribution and aim to support long‑term growth of the U.S. life insurance and executive benefits businesses.
Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) will release its Q1 2026 financial results after markets close on May 13, 2026. A live webcast and conference call with executives is set for May 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Call-in details, passcodes, and replay availability through August 14, 2026 are provided; results and archived materials will be available at the company's investor results and reports web page.