TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Chris Conkey, Global Head of Public Markets and Catherine Milum, Head of Wealth Sales, Canada, Manulife Investment Management joined Keith Wu, Head, ETF Customer Success, TMX Group, to celebrate the listing of the Manulife Smart U.S. Defensive Equity ETF (TSX: UDEF) (TSX: UDEF.B) and the Manulife Smart Defensive Equity ETF (TSX: CDEF).

Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Company draws on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, its leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 countries and territories. Manulife Investment Management develops innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engages with companies in its securities portfolios, and maintains a high standard of stewardship where it owns and operates assets.

As of September 30, 2021, Manulife Investment Management's assets under management and administration, including assets managed for Manulife's other segments, totaled CAD $1.1 trillion (US $835 billion). Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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Date:   Wednesday January 12, 2022 

Time:   9:00am - 9:30am

Place:  Virtually Broadcast

SOURCE Toronto Stock Exchange

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