Manulife REIT fund expands into infrastructure, natural resources

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manulife Investments Philippines has converted its Global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Feeder Fund into a diversified multi-asset unit investment trust fund (UITF), expanding its investment mandate beyond real estate to include listed infrastructure, natural resources equities and US Treasury inflation-protected securities. In a statement, the asset management arm of Manulife said it launched

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Katie Zacharia's final 72 hours: She arrived in Washington with a designer wardrobe and Trump's blessing. In the blink of an eye, she was out of a job... the full story of her downfall is extraordinary

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Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. Its factories pay the price

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Marcoleta case possible speedy disposition ‘may break record’

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Teacher, 25, killed in Oregon shooting is identified as family reveal she was beloved for selfless act beyond the classroom

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E-bike rider hunted as string of women report sex pest on popular Sydney walking trails

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House prosecution rejects Sara Duterte trial ‘compromise’

Oct 16, 2026

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Moment two burglars raid Ann Summers stock room before walking out with £12,000 worth of lingerie and sex toys

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$170million Baby Reindeer case WILL go to court as 'elated' Fiona Harvey lands a key win in her legal battle against Netflix: ALISON BOSHOFF

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$170million Baby Reindeer case WILL go to court as 'elated' Fiona Harvey lands a key win in her legal battle against Netflix: ALISON BOSHOFF

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