INVESTMENTS Economic Note - Fed hike in June unclear The recent US jobs data might be weaker than expected, but Manulife Asset Management’s Chief Economist, Megan Greene believes it is no reason to write off chances of a US interest rate hike in June. More importantly, she points out that the US dollar is likely to strengthen again after the recent pause – a development that could have deep significance for the financial markets. Stay current and learn more with Insights Global markets are unpredictable. Some economies prosper while others weaken. Regulatory and tax changes abound, and all of it happens fast. Experienced, intelligent expertise is invaluable when making decisions on behalf of your clients. Insights is an online resource dedicated to providing you with the latest information and expert opinions from our network at Manulife Investments. Economic Note - Canada's trade report March’s surprisingly weak trade data looks set to temper what may have been overly optimistic growth expectations for the Canadian economy. In this note, Manulife Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Frances Donald, reflects on the relationship between oil prices and the Canadian dollar, and examines the potential implications for monetary policy. CRM2 - How do clients understand the value and price of advice? The last part of CRM2 regulatory change is upon us. With disclosure of cost and performance central to this last wave of change, it is fundamentally important that clients understand the value that advisors bring to their financial success. Learn more about clients and advisors perception of value, concerns around CRM2 disclosure and what some of the experts think on the subject. GIC integration update – Administrative process alignment Effective June 11, 2016 a new Manulife Ideal Term Fund page will be housed in the Administration section of Repsource. | 
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