MFC Global Investment Management® is the brand name identifying the diversified investment management group of Manulife Financial, with investment offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and throughout Southeast Asia. MFC Global has more than C$240 (US$210) billion in assets under management and more than 100 years of experience managing portfolios for The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, and other major clients.

MARKET LEADERSHIP

• MFC Global Investment Management’s size, breadth of resources and strength makes it a market leader in investment management.
• MFC Global manages one of the broadest ranges of investments, including equities, government and corporate bonds, real estate, mortgages, oil and gas, timber and farmland, and structured products.
• MFC Global is one of a handful of institutional investment managers with a physical presence in key financial centres around the world.
• MFC Global is one of the largest managers of Canadian fixed income assets with a long history in management of corporate bonds.
• MFC Global’s vision is to offer its clients competitive and innovative products and services, while achieving consistent, superior returns. Expanding third-party management services is a key focus for future growth and Manulife Financial has invested considerable resources to establish MFC Global Investment Management as a premier provider of investment expertise and service.
  

GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE

MFC Global Investment Management boasts more than 2,000 employees worldwide, managing every aspect of its investment operations. The depth and diversity of expertise ranges from timberland property management specialists, and seasoned economists, to mathematicians specializing in sophisticated market-modeling techniques. The MFC Global team includes more than 300 investment professionals managing a full spectrum of asset classes with a range of style perspectives. Located around the world, the group is well positioned to gain superior insight into markets at local and international levels.

MFC Global prides itself not only on its breadth of experience, but its ability to combine specialized skills, capitalize on diverse abilities, and share information across borders, asset classes, and investment styles to create products designed to maximize returns and meet the unique needs of clients.

GLOBAL CAPABILITIES

North American Equities
The North American Equity team of more than 50 investment professionals manages a range of Canadian and U.S. equity mandates and styles – from value to growth, and large cap to small cap. Each portfolio manager adds value through the integration of multiple research disciplines. With assets under management in excess of C$35 billion (US$30 billion), the team’s years of experience, informed decision making, and careful risk management enables it to develop tailored asset management strategies across a broad range of mandates.

North American Fixed Income
The Fixed Income team comprises 35 portfolio managers, with more than 60 investment analysts dedicated to credit research. Combined, it is one of the largest fixed income teams in North America. The team manages in excess of C$125 billion (US$110 billion) over a number of mandates, including investment grade and high-yield public and private debt, real estate-related asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Japanese Equities and Fixed Income
MFC Global’s principal office in Tokyo includes 12 investment professionals. The team offers clients a full range of investment capabilities including equities, fixed income, and balanced fund management. Established in 1999, our Japan office has demonstrated solid performance in managing a variety of equity and fixed income strategies.

Hong Kong & Southeast Asian Equities and Fixed Income
In Asia, MFC Global has a team of 48 investment professionals located in offices in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. MFC Global offers clients an on-the-ground perspective and unique insights into the very dynamic and different markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The Hong Kong and Pacific Rim mandates have experienced rapid growth and achieved superior performance.

European and International Equities
MFC Global’s U.K. office, located in London, provides expertise in both European and international equity markets. Matching different management styles with different geographic and economic markets, the desk uses a multi-style approach. The team of 10 investment professionals is also able to capitalize on its European base for real-time communication with MFC Global counterparts operating directly in the other key markets around the world.

Asset Allocation
MFC Global is a leader in strategic asset allocation solutions. Using sophisticated asset allocation modeling techniques and a dynamic review process to incorporate new asset classes as markets evolve, this team delivers consistently strong performance and added value to clients.

Alternative Investments
MFC Global manages investments in a full range of alternatives including real estate, mortgages, natural resources (such as timber, agriculture, and oil and gas), private capital, and structured products. These products provide clients with strong opportunities for attractive, risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.