Manulife Investment Management Limited has announced changes including management fee reductions and a fund termination which will affect investors and financial advisors. The adjustments are part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings and provide better value to clients. These changes come at a time when investors are seeking opportunities to optimize their investment portfolios and navigate through a challenging economic landscape.
PRNewswire/ - Manulife Investment Management has signed an agreement to acquire multi-sector alternative credit manager CQS. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding Manulife's capabilities in the alternative credit space and strengthening its position as a leading global asset manager. The move reflects Manulife's commitment to delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of investors.
In the current macroeconomic environment, where slowing growth and cooling inflation are conducive to monetary easing, we're finding that investors are increasingly looking for alternative investment options to diversify their portfolios and mitigate risk. Manulife Investment Management, the global wealth and asset management arm of Canada's largest insurer Manulife Financial MFC, is well-positioned to help investors navigate these market conditions and achieve their financial goals.
Inside Manulife Investment Management's revamped real estate business. The Canadian insurer has new goals for its global real estate growth, aiming to capitalize on opportunities in key markets and enhance its real estate offerings for investors. By leveraging its expertise and resources, Manulife is poised to drive sustainable growth in the real estate sector and deliver value to its clients.
Providing exposure to real assets can help advisors build resilient portfolios for their investor clients. Yet, investors get only partial information about how these assets are managed and the risk involved. Manulife Investment Management is committed to transparency and providing investors with the insights they need to make informed decisions about their investments in real assets.
Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) has announced Anne Valentine Andrews will join the firm as global head of private markets. Ms. Valentine Andrews brings a wealth of experience in the financial industry, having previously held senior roles at leading investment firms. Her appointment underscores Manulife's dedication to attracting top talent and strengthening its private markets capabilities.
Ms. Valentine Andrews joins Manulife IM from BlackRock, where she spent the past nine years, most recently serving as Managing Director, Global. Her expertise in private markets and alternative investments will be instrumental in driving Manulife's growth strategy and delivering value to its clients. With her leadership, Manulife is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the private markets space and expand its footprint globally.
Manulife Investment Management announced today the final close of Manulife Capital Partners VII, L.P. (MCP VII or the 'Fund'), a US$752 million fund that will focus on investing in high-growth companies in key sectors. The successful closing of MCP VII highlights investor confidence in Manulife's investment capabilities and the attractiveness of the fund's strategy. Manulife remains committed to delivering strong returns for its investors and creating value through strategic investments in promising businesses.
