Operator
Good morning, and welcome to the Manulife Financial First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call. Your host for today will be Ms. Adrienne O Neill. Please go ahead, Ms. O Neill.
Adrienne O Neill
Head of Investor Relations
Thank you, and good morning. Welcome to Manulife s earnings conference call to discuss our first quarter 2021 results. We are conducting this call virtually. The earnings release, financial statements and related MD&A, embedded value report, statistical information package and webcast slides for today s call are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at manulife.com. Turning to slide two. I want to remind you that we are hosting an Investor Day on June 29, where we will share an update on the company s strategy with an emphasis on accelerating growth in our Asia and Global WAM businesses as well as executing on our digital strategy. To ensure a smooth viewing experience, please register in advance by clicking the link on s
Feb 18, 2021 Hubbis
Sustainable Asia Bond Fund in Europe brings Asia – focused suite of funds to European investors.
Manulife Global Fund Sustainable Asia Bond Fund takes advantage of the ongoing global trends in sustainable and responsible investing. The region is undergoing an important sustainability evolution that Manulife Investment Management believes will lead to compelling investment opportunities in fixed income. Investors are becoming more aware and accepting of the competitive financial returns that can be generated alongside social and environmental progress and are beginning to embrace international standards of sustainability. The sustainability of business in Asia is increasingly important to various investors and stakeholders, creating compelling opportunities for investment across Asia-Pacific markets.
Manulife Investment Management launches Sustainable Asia Bond Fund in Europe
Brings Asia - focused suite of funds to European investors
LONDON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Manulife Investment Management, the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation, has announced the availability of its Sustainable Asia Bond Fund in Europe; the fund seeks to invest in Asian fixed income securities with superior sustainability attributes. Manulife Investment Management is recognized as a leader in both Asia Fixed Income and sustainability. Its Asia Fixed Income platform includes 11 Asian markets with more than $65 billion in Asian Fixed Income assets.
1 The firm was also included in the PRI Leaders Group 2020 for demonstrating responsible investment excellence in its responses to the PRI Reporting Framework with specific distinction in climate reporting.