智通财经网·2025-11-13 01:15Core Insights - Manulife Financial has announced an optimization of its business strategy, introducing a series of innovative and enhanced core strategies to solidify its competitive advantages and focus on its vision to become the preferred choice for customers [1] - The company is well-positioned to seize opportunities in a rapidly changing operational environment, with a diverse global business and recognized industry-leading artificial intelligence capabilities [1][2] - Manulife aims to achieve a core ROE target of 18% or higher by 2027, with cumulative capital returns exceeding CAD 22 billion from 2024 to 2027, and increasing core profit contribution from Asia to 50% [1][2] Strategic Initiatives - The new core strategies are built on a solid foundation and maintain strategic coherence while embracing necessary innovations for future growth [2] - Key focus areas include building an excellent team and culture, diversifying the business portfolio, helping clients achieve health, wealth, and longevity, becoming an AI-driven enterprise, and enhancing distribution capabilities [2] - Cost efficiency and business portfolio optimization remain crucial to the company's operations, with expectations of robust business growth and improved shareholder returns [2] Market Expansion - Manulife is expanding its global footprint by entering one of the fastest-growing economies, India, through a joint venture with Mahindra, a trusted partner in asset management [3] - This collaboration allows Manulife to achieve business growth in three of the world's most influential economies, including the US and China, thereby creating long-term value [3]