Manulife’s new Global Clean Energy Equity Feeder Fund invests in companies that work towards sustainable, low-carbon economy

Manila —Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investment Management Philippines) recently launched the Manulife Global Clean Energy Equity Feeder Fund (the “Fund”), an equity feeder unit investment trust fund (UITF) that provides investors access to the long-term growth potential of companies across the entire clean energy ecosystem, from renewable energy and electric vehicles to the technology and infrastructure that support them.

The Fund aims to maximize total return by investing in a collective investment scheme (the “Target Fund”) that seeks to achieve capital growth and positive environmental and social impact via investing in companies supporting the structural change towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.  Investors may access the Fund for as low as PHP 5,000 or USD 100.

“The Fund enables investors to join the transition to a world powered by clean energy, as momentum builds toward tackling climate change,” said Aira Gaspar, President and CEO of Manulife IM Philippines. “With recent global events reinforcing the importance of transitioning to clean energy, the Fund provides a new opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolio and grow their wealth, while helping to achieve positive environmental impact through sustainable investing,” Gaspar added.

Earlier this year, Manulife strengthened its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitment with the launch of its global Impact Agenda, which provides a framework to channel its efforts towards tangible and measurable improvements in health, wealth, and sustainability.  The launch of the Fund is aligned with the commitment of Manulife to advance sustainable investing globally.

Manulife Investment Management Philippines is part of Manulife Investment Management, the global asset management arm of Manulife. It was recognized as one of the top investment houses in the Philippines by The Asset 2021 Benchmark Research Awards. 

Interested investors who want to avail of the Fund may contact a Manulife Wealth Specialist or visit www.manulifeim.com.ph for more details. The Fund is also available on Manulife iFunds, a one-stop digital investment platform that allows investors to seamlessly manage their portfolio anytime, anywhere.   

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About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw 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, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

About Manulife Philippines

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company opened its doors for business in the Philippines in 1907. Since then, Manulife’s Philippine Branch and later The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has grown to become one of the country’s leading life insurance companies. Manulife Philippines is a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, among the world’s largest life insurance companies by market capitalization. Learn more about Manulife Philippines by visiting their website www.manulife.com.ph and following them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ManulifePH), Twitter (@ManulifePH), and Instagram (@manulifeph).

About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw 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, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 19 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit www.manulifeim.com. 

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our global wealth and asset management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2021, we had more than 38,000 employees, over 119,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 33 million customers. Our principal operations are in Asia and Canada, and the United States, where we have served customers for more than 160 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong. In the previous 12 months we made CAD$32.7 billion in payments to our customers. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

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The products and services of Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation are trust and/or investment solutions and NOT deposit accounts, obligations of, guaranteed, or insured by the company, its parent company or its affiliates. The Fund/s are not insured or governed by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). Due to the nature of the investment, yields and potential yields cannot be and are not guaranteed. Any loss/income arising from market fluctuations and price volatility of the securities held by the Fund/s, even if invested in government securities, is for the account of the client/participant. As such, the units of participation of the investor in the Fund/s, when redeemed, may be worth more or be worth less than his/her initial investment contributions. When presented, historical performance is purely for reference purposes and is not a guarantee of similar future results. Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation is not liable for losses unless upon willful default, bad faith, or gross negligence on its part.

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