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A new look for the member site homepage
We’ve redesigned our member site homepage to provide members with the most relevant information, as soon as they sign in.
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Introducing: It’s about time
Learn how our new member engagement program help boost members’ plan engagement, productivity, and overall well-being—and how you can be part of it.
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Member withdrawals are going fully digital
Members who want to make a withdrawal from their account will be able to do so exclusively through their secure member site if their plan allows it. See how this makes their experience better.
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Manulife Retirement Survey: stress, finances, and well-being
Our third annual survey of Canadian workers reveals that 72% are under financial stress, which follows them to work and affects absenteeism and productivity. This can be a real cost to employers’ bottom line. The good news is that employers are uniquely positioned to provide support that drives positive saving and investing behaviours, which can help to reduce stress and increase productivity.
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Federal Budget 2023: Highlights and Insights
A summary of the issues and proposed changes most important to plan sponsors.
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Website launched for your members
The new public site features more personalized content and helpful tools and resources to help your members manage their financial well-being.
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New dashboard gives you insights into program participation
The newest dashboard, available now on your sponsor secure site, tells you the story of your members’ participation from the time they join a plan to the time they leave it.
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Manulife Mobile App New Features
Starting this spring, members can put money in their plans, and find tools, guidance, and more—all on Manulife Mobile.
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Changes to the BlackRock Canada LifePath® Index Funds
In light of growing research and increasing investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, BlackRock has announced changes coming to their Canada LifePath Index Funds.
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Get insights into your members’ digital engagement
This dashboard on the sponsor secure site helps you quickly see how your members engage with their plan online.
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Ukraine crisis: We’re here to support you and your members
We’re deeply saddened by the violent conflict in Ukraine which has displaced so many. The ripple effects of this crisis are being felt around the world.
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Discover how our updated version of the Financial Wellness Assessment tool helps your employees improve their finances
Financial well-being is an important part of life. The Financial Wellness Assessment is a key tool to help you gain insight into financial health.
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2021 was a great start for the future of i-Watch®
The i-Watch® platform evolved a lot in 2021 and is heading in a very exciting direction. Check out our Year in Review.
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The Contact Centre Insights dashboard
Get a look at how your members engage with their program through our Contact Centre.
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Modernizing the i-Watch® platform
The new funds provide modern solutions for group retirement plans.
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New: Shariah-aligned funds!
These additions help provide new options for plan members looking to build a diversified Shariah aligned portfolio.
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Retirement Redefined: We’re putting all our financial wellness resources at your employees’ fingertips
Redefining retirement means looking past just dollars and cents and seeing a complete picture of life after work. Now, our Retirement Redefined resources are easier than ever to access. Employees will have access to a library of material to improve their financial wellness and get ready for retirement.
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Manulife ID for members is coming — what you need to know
On July 19, we launched Manulife ID for advisors and sponsors. As part of the next phase of the Manulife ID launch for Group Retirement, we’re introducing Manulife ID for members soon.
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Explore your Asset Dashboard
See how this dynamic, interactive tool can help you quickly get the insights you need to make decisions about your plan.
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We’ve expanded our member education resource centre!
As part of our commitment to providing you and your employees with educational retirement content, we’ve expanded the topics available in the Member Education Resource Centre.
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Giving members more ways to save with the Manulife Personal PlanTM
Complementary access to additional savings and retirement income plans!
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We’re expanding our i-Watch® fund offering
We’re adding Canadian, Global and International Equity funds, and more.
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Designate and Update a Beneficiary Online with Ease
Plan members will be able to submit beneficiary information through the member site.
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Your charge invoices are online!
Find your last 12 months of charge invoices all in one place.
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Helping your members plan for retirement with confidence
We’ve been busy updating the My Retirement Tools page and calculators to better help your members plan for retirement.
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Think big, alternative assets are for smaller investors too
Our global head of OCIO and fiduciary solutions shares his insight on how these new strategies may be a boon for smaller pension plans and institutional asset owners.
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2020 – a year we’ll never forget!
Manulife’s Year in Review re-visits the significant moments that shaped your members’ experiences in 2020.
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Canadians Are Stressed About Their Finances. Here’s How We Can Help.
Canadian’s are feeling unprecedented amounts of financial stress, caused by the pandemic. What are ways that we can help make your lives easier?
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Fraud Prevention Month – Protect your employees and their money
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and we’ll be hosting a new ‘Internet scams – Protect yourself and your money’ webinar to help members get a better understanding of how to identify scams and protect themselves online.
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Manulife’s webinar series - what’s coming in 2021
Our Group Retirement webinars were a great success in 2020 and we plan on continuing that success into 2021. Learn more about what we’re planning and how your employees can participate.
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Promote RRSP season to your members
Putting money in an RRSP is a good way to save for retirement and reduce taxes heading into the new year. And with the events of this year having put a spotlight on finances and the importance of preparing for tomorrow, now is a good time to remind your members to contribute to their RRSP.
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Navigating This Year’s RRSP Season During a Pandemic
But what does that mean for this year’s RRSP season?
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Updates to the Steps Retirement Program®
We’re updating the income levels associated with the five lifestyle scenarios to be in line with the current cost of living.
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Guidance when you need it
Learn how we are working to make the sponsor secure site experience the best for group retirement plan administrators.
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Financial Stress Survey: How the Pandemic Has Affected Financial Stress Levels
To better understand the effects of financial stress on people, Manulife conducted its annual Financial Stress survey.
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Manulife’s webinar series – Special webinars in November
Check out Manulife’s webinars for plan members for Financial Literacy Month.
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New on your sponsor site
For Group retirement plan sponsors, the secure site now includes a new look, help with contribution submissions, and online payroll inquiry functionality.
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Helping Canadians through COVID and beyond
Money problems have been a key factor in causing stress for many years. Now, COVID-19 is compounding that stress and more and more Canadians are seeking financial support.
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Our Guide for Getting You Back to Business
Now, as we look forward to returning to work, we must face new questions about how we can do so safely and smartly.
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We’ve enhanced the app again so plan members can see more, do more
We’re always looking for ways to make things easier and secure for plan members. Here are the new features available on Manulife Mobile.
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Manulife’s webinar series – RRSPs and TFSAs
We surveyed our members about which topics they’d like to hear about next. The number 1 response was to learn more about RRSPs and TFSAs. Which one is a better option for them?
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Helping members sign up for their online accounts with ease and confidence
We want to make the lives of our plan members easier, and that includes giving them easy and secure access to manage their group plans.
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Investment platform updates
We’ve added three BlackRock funds to the i-Watch platform, and two NEI funds are changing names and objectives.
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Sending documents just got easier
Coming soon, plan members will have a new way to send documents.
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Connect Securely & Conveniently
A safe, secure and convenient digital experience is more important now than ever.
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Considering an OCIO partner?
The right choice can help you improve pension outcomes and save time and money.
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A fresh new look
Your sponsor secure site gets a new look, and that’s just a start to your new digital experience.
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Investing made easy, a new webinar
With market volatility in the news, it’s a good time for members to learn more about investing. Our new webinar helps employees understand the basics – time, knowledge and risk.
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We want members to weigh in
By answering one question, plan members can let us know what matters to them most.
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Novel Coronavirus precautions
In late December, several cases of pneumonia were reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Chinese authorities confirmed that they had identified a new coronavirus (a family of viruses that range from the common cold to more severe viruses).
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New year, new webinars
Many people vow to save in the new year but they may not understand their options. Promote our new webinar that helps employees learn about their retirement plans.
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A new look for online accounts
Learn how Manulife's new look for online accounts is improving plan members' online experience.
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Member site updates
Get a sneak peak at Manulife's soon-to-be-launched homepage for the plan member site.
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Can getting online, help you save more?
Find out from Manulife how going digital prompts plan members to save an average of 2.7 times more in assets.
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Updated Support Page
Learn how new navigation makes it easier for plan members to find the information they need on Manulife's Support page.
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Manulife’s webinar series
Helping your employees make healthy money decisions
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Putting the “fun” in investment funds
Learn about an engaging new video series from Manulife that teaches plan members about investments in easy-to-understand terms.
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The Wellness Report
Read about Manulife's Wellness Report (for business owners) to understand how employee health risks may impact your organization's bottom line.
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A little help goes a long way
Offering financial guidance can make all the difference for both employees and organizations.
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Supporting members through critical life moments
Learn the 18 moments in life plan members say cause them the most financial and emotional stress, and what Manulife is doing about it.
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We’re updating some of our funds
On November 21, 2018, due to organizational changes at the fund manager level, Manulife Asset Management will close their International Equity strategy.
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As of December 31, 2018, we’re updating some of our fund names
Invesco, NEI, MAM and Meritas have recently notified us of changes they’ve made to their fund names.
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i-Watch® – Closing the Manulife CI Harbour Growth & Income Fund
We’re removing the Manulife CI Harbour Growth & Income Fund from our investment platforms.
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MAM to MIM, and new fund names
In May, we told you that Manulife Asset Management (MAM) is now Manulife Investment Management (MIM).
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i-Watch – NEI International Equity change
Plan administrators with plan members invested in the NEI International Equity Fund (AllianceBernstein) will see a name change for this fund on their statement.
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Innovation recap
For business owners, the Manulife NEI International Equity RS Fund replaces a previous fund and now qualifies for the Responsible investing program.
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Sleepless Babies
Sleepless babies often mean sleepless nights for news parents. Here are a few tips and tricks which might help you rest a bit easier.
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Three ways Manulife's digital tools are helping our members reduce financial stress
Digital tools play a key role in how plan members can manage their financial health.
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