Asia-Pacific countries are of particular interest to the life and health insurance industry
The agreement significantly expands Manulife’s pension business in Hong Kong
Asia Pacific countries facing slowing exports, subdued domestic demand
Financial terms not disclosed
Asian expansion is dilutive to Manulife’s core strength: its strong market presence in Canada
Sachin Mahajan to head up investment banking and advisory practice
Research office, headed by Gorlen Zhou, will generate specific investment ideas for Signature portfolios
Reforms will require insurers to sell products to retail clients without commissions
Sun Life now has operations in seven Asian markets
The company’s primary focus is on growing its existing businesses