Frank Knox Appointed Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at John Hancock Investment Company Operations

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Frank Knox has joined John Hancock Investment Company Operations as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, succeeding James D. Gallagher's announcement today. As of January 10, Knox will oversee all compliance responsibilities for the mutual fund, life insurance, and annuity product areas. Knox brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Fidelity Management & Research Company and the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).

Key Takeaways:

  • Frank Knox was named Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for John Hancock Investment Company Operations, effective January 10.
  • Knox will manage all investment company compliance responsibilities for the company's mutual fund, life insurance, and annuity product areas.
  • Knox has extensive experience, previously serving as Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and Assistant Treasurer of the Fidelity Group of Funds.
  • He also served as Fidelity's Vice President, Ethics & Compliance Officer, and as Director of Market Surveillance at the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).
  • Knox's appointment was welcomed by James D. Gallagher, John Hancock's Senior Vice President and Global Compliance Chief.
  • The John Hancock unit is part of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group offering clients financial protection products and wealth management services.
  • Manulife Financial has Cdn$346 billion (US$274 billion) in funds under management as of September 30, 2004.

Statistics:

  • Cdn$346 billion (US$274 billion) in funds under management as of September 30, 2004
  • John Hancock Investment Company Operations is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation
  • Manulife Financial trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK

Sources:

  • A statement from James D. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Global Compliance Chief at John Hancock Investment Company Operations
  • A press release from John Hancock Investment Company Operations
  • Information about Manulife Financial Corporation at http://www.manulife.com/