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Manulife

Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is Canada’s largest insurer and a leading international financial services provider. With its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, it provides financial advice and insurance.
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Damien Green, CEO of Manulife Asia, previously spent two and a half years as CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau. Photo: SCMP/May Tse
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