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Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) expanded its segregated fund lineup in Canada, adding eight new funds and broadening access to 11 existing options. This move aligns with its focus on fee-based wealth and retirement solutions. The company aims for revenue growth of 22.9% annually, with earnings projected to rise from CA$6.2b to CA$8.5b by 2029. Analysts' fair value estimates range from CA$65.20 to CA$124.36, indicating potential upside or downside depending on execution and market conditions.

Manulife Canada expanded its segregated fund lineup, adding eight new funds and increasing access to 11 existing funds. The new offerings include strategies from Manulife Investment Management, Fidelity, BlackRock, and Invesco, providing investors with more choices for wealth growth and protection. The funds are available through various investment series and platforms, according to the company.

Prudential and Manulife have partnered with Alibaba Cloud to integrate AI into their insurance services. Alibaba Cloud's AI capabilities aim to speed up underwriting and improve customer experience for both insurers, according to the companies.

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) priced a U.S. public offering of $750M in 6.146% subordinated notes due 2041. The notes will qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital and are set to issue on September 11, 2026. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential refinancing. The offering was managed by BofA Securities, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

The Evident AI Index Insurance report shows AI maturity rising across 29 of 30 insurers, with Allianz leading. AI talent grew 32% despite overall workforce decline. Productivity gains dominated AI outcomes, with claims management and underwriting as key focus areas. P&C insurers saw a 24% score increase, with Liberty Mutual ranking highest in the sector.

Manulife CQS Investment Management seeks $1 billion for its CQS Regulatory Capital Relief Fund IV, targeting 13% annual returns. The fund invests in significant risk transfers (SRTs), which are growing in popularity among banks to offload risk. SRT sales in 2026's first half surpassed $18 billion, according to Crescent Capital Group LP.

Simply Wall St reports Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) posted Q2 2026 net income of CA$2,181 million and basic EPS from continuing operations of CA$1.20, versus CA$1,874 million and CA$0.99 a year earlier. The article cites a 90-day share return of 19.35% and 1-year total shareholder return of 52.75%, and a fair value estimate of CA$63.87 versus CA$61.73, noting risks from U.S. credit losses and Asian fee-income pressure.

Manulife Holdings Bhd (KL:MANULFE) reported net profit rising to RM111.9 million in FY2025 ended Dec 31, 2025, up from RM23.4 million in FY2022, and net profit more than doubling to RM18.67 million in 1QFY2026. Revenue rose 7.2% to RM225.9 million. FY2025 annual premium equivalent grew 13%, AUM reached RM17.9 billion, and net DPS increased to nine sen. Shares were RM2.28 on July 17.

The S&P/TSX Composite rose 3.3% to a record 36,381, its best week in four months. The article highlights Manulife Financial (MFC) with Q2 core earnings up 12% to C$1.9B, core EPS up 16%, ROE 16.3%, and a C$61.78 price. It also cites Air Canada (AC) with Q1 revenue C$5.8B and free cash flow C$1.6B, trading near C$26.58.

Manulife Financial (MFC) reported Q2 2026 results on an earnings call. Core EPS rose 16% YoY on 12% core earnings growth and share buybacks. Net income was $2.1B. APE sales grew 21% YoY, and adjusted book value per share was $41.12. The company transacted $3.2B LTC reserves with Munich Re and returned $1.4B to shareholders.