Seven MFC Global Investment Management fixed income managers named among "Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds" in prestigious regional award — October 27, 2009

TORONTO, October 27, 2009 — Seven of MFC Global Investment Management (Asia)'s fixed income managers have been named among the "Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds 2009" in The Asset's Benchmark Research survey.

The MFC Global Investment Management portfolio managers who were recognised among the top professional investors in their country or territory were:
Victoria Ip-Cheung — MFC Global Investment Management (Asia), Hong Kong
Paula Chan — MFC Global Investment Management (Asia), Hong Kong
Ronald Chan — MFC Global Investment Management (Asia), Hong Kong
Aira Gaspar — Manulife Philippines
Anthony Garces — Manulife Philippines
Djumala Sutedja — PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia
Akira Okada — Manulife Asset Management Singapore Pte Ltd

Michael Dommermuth, Head of Investments Asia, MFC Global Investment Management said: "We are delighted that our fixed income professionals have been recognized by the industry for their skill, experience and expertise. Their in-depth local knowledge and risk management know-how mean we can offer investors access to on-the-ground expertise in individual markets in Asia. I am proud to congratulate each of them on their achievement."

The annual survey, now in its 11th year, asks sell side analysts to nominate the fund managers they consider to be the most astute investors across the Asia region.

About MFC Global Investment Management
MFC Global Investment Management® is the asset management division of Manulife Financial. MFC Global Investment Management's diversified group of companies provides comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors, investment funds and individuals in key markets around the world. This investment expertise extends across a full range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and alternative investments such as oil and gas, real estate, timber, farmland, as well as asset allocation strategies.

MFC Global Investment Management has investment offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and throughout Asia. Additional information about MFC Global Investment Management may be found at www.mfcglobal.com.

About The Asset Benchmark Research
The Asset Benchmark Research asked the leading sellside individuals to nominate those investors in local currency bonds who were astute in 2009. Across eight markets in Asia - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan - 323 investors were short-listed. The Asset Benchmark Research survey was conducted by The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd., an integrated multi-media company serving the elite community of leading corporate and financial decision makers in Asia focusing on delivering authoritative unbiased coverage and independent research of Asia's financial industry.

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