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Chinabank acquires full ownership of Plantersbank

By Ted P. Torres | November 7, 2014 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp. has approved the acquisition of the remaining 1.32 percent of Plantersbank to complete its ownership of the SME-oriented thrift bank.

Business

5 insurers court CitiGroup for bancassurance distribution deal

December 3, 2013 - 12:00am

The AIA Group, Manulife Financial Corp. of Canada, Prudential Plc, Metlife, and the FWD Group has submitted bids to enter into a bancassurance distribution partnership with Citigroup.

Banking

Manulife eyes mutual funds, microinsurance

By TPT | March 1, 2011 - 12:00am

The Manulife Financial Philippines is opening two new business sectors as part of its aggressive organic growth in the Philippine market.

Banking

Manulife posts 40% premium growth

By Ted P. Torres | February 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Manulife Financial Philippines posted a 40-percent growth in total premiums in 2010, or from P3.5 billion in 2009 to P4.9 billion, company officials said yesterday.

Business

Sun Life eyes selling its policies via banks

By Ted P. Torres | July 16, 2010 - 12:00am

The local unit of Canadian insurer Sun Life Financial is looking at new variants in bancassurance or selling its policies through the branch network of banks.

Business

S&P reaffirms Manulife rating

October 23, 2008 - 12:00am

International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service has reaffirmed its “AAA” rating ...

Business