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Most Asians value quality of life, financial independence in retirement —report
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Report: Asians value better living over longer living in retirement
As people across Asia live longer than ever before, a growing number are prioritizing purpose and quality in a longer life, according to the 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report for Asia (the “Report”) unveiled by Manulife Wealth & Asset Management (Manulife WAM).
The Report reveals that as longevity rises across the region, people aspire to live independently and healthily in retirement, but many still face challenges in achieving lasting financial resilience.
The Report, which focuses on Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, builds on Manulife’s established commitment to longevity preparedness and is exemplified by the recent launch of Manulife’s Longevity Institute, a global platform that seeks to drive action to help people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.
Calvin Chiu, Head of Asia Retirement, Manulife and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investment Management Hong Kong said, “Longevity is reshaping how people across Asia think about retirement. We’re seeing people rethink what retirement means—not simply living longer, but living better. Financial independence, health, and well-being now define success in this new era of longevity.”
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Living Better, Not Just Longer
The report shows that most Asians prioritize quality of life over longevity itself. Fewer than 1 in 10 respondents said they wanted to live longer regardless of circumstances, while half said they value living a meaningful life, and over one-third expressed a desire not to be a burden on others.
When envisioning later life, people overwhelmingly said they hope to be financially independent, stay physically and mentally active, and age gracefully while maintaining their desired standard of living.
These findings highlight a strong desire for autonomy and wellbeing, with many viewing health and financial stability as deeply connected.
Across all four markets, three-quarters of respondents believe that their financial wellbeing affects their physical and mental health, while 85% said financial wellbeing influences their mental state during retirement.
“People across Asia want to enjoy their extended lifespans with dignity, purpose, and freedom,” added Chiu. “That requires a shift in mindset—from saving for retirement to planning for longevity.”
Asia’s Financial Readiness Gap
Despite this awareness, less than half of respondents across Asia believe they will have enough funds to retire comfortably. Confidence varies widely across markets, from just 48% in Hong Kong to 77% in Indonesia.
Mid-career individuals aged between 45 and 54 are the least optimistic about their preparedness, underscoring a need for more proactive financial planning.
Cash continues to dominate the average Asian portfolio, representing roughly half of non-property investments, reflecting ongoing caution toward risk. Many respondents cited fear of capital loss and lack of investment knowledge as reasons for avoiding higher-yielding assets.
Property, once the cornerstone of Asian retirement planning, is losing its dominance. While most still regard it as important, only 3 in 10 now see it as less of a priority than before.
“Holding too much cash and relying solely on property can leave people vulnerable to inflation and income shortfalls,” said Chiu. “Building financial resilience means diversifying across income-generating and inflation-protected assets—and doing so early.”
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Advice Matters: Professional Guidance Drives Confidence
The Report found a clear link between financial advice and confidence. Across all four markets, people who work with a financial planner are significantly more likely to feel ready for the future.
In Indonesia, for example, 89% of those with a financial planner said they expect to have sufficient funds for retirement, compared to 63% of those without one. In Hong Kong, that gap widens further, with 62% of people who work with a planner feel confident versus only 29% without.
Insurance agents and financial planners from insurance companies remain the most common sources of advice across Asia, followed by bank relationship managers and independent advisors.
“Professional advice can make all the difference,” Chiuadded. “With the right guidance, people can move from simply saving to actively investing, giving them greater control over their future income and lifestyle.”
Generational and Market Insights Across Asia
Regional patterns reveal both progress and disparity. In Hong Kong, less than half (48%) of respondents believe they will have sufficient funds for retirement. However, many are taking action—around two-thirds (65%) plan to shift part of their cash into higher-return investments.
In Malaysia, confidence is moderate, with 58% expecting to be financially ready. Many Malaysians expressed strong interest in pension solutions that provide steady retirement income and protection against inflation.
In contrast, Indonesia emerged as the most financially confident market, with 77% of respondents believing they will have enough savings for the future. Indonesians also show the willingness to diversify, with 69% saying they are now more open to investing for income rather than holding property.
Meanwhile, the Philippines reflects both optimism and transition: while just over half (52%) of respondents feel financially prepared for the future, 73% now prefer income-generating investments over property (71%), signaling a generational shift in retirement thinking.
These market insights collectively underscore a growing recognition that living longer requires new investment habits, diversified portfolios, and a stronger focus on financial literacy.
The Report also highlights a common insight across generations. Younger, mid-life and older groups consistently ranked a work-free new chapter as their top priority when it comes to retirement outlook.
This desire is strongest among the younger group (25-34) at 55% and the older group (60+) at 58%, while mid-life groups (45–59) show a more balance view with many leaning toward balancing work and life with continued employment at the same time.
A Call to Action: Building Longevity Confidence
As life expectancy continues to rise, the Report urges individuals, employers, and financial planners to rethink traditional retirement strategies. Manulife WAM advocates a more holistic approach to longevity—one that combines early financial planning, diversified investments, and continuous professional guidance to help people thrive through longer retirements.
“Longevity should be a source of optimism, not anxiety,” Chiu concluded. “With the right financial habits and guidance, people can turn longer lives into better lives—and that’s the vision driving our work at Manulife.”
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Manulife Bets Big on Helping People Beat Aging and Financial Stress
Today, Manulife announced the launch of the Longevity Institute, a global platform that will seek to drive action to help people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.
Backed by a $350 million commitment, the Longevity Institute will work to champion research, innovation, and partnerships that will help people thrive at every age.
As a global leader in life insurance, asset management, and retirement planning, Manulife is deeply invested in the health and well-being of its customers.
However, the gap between how long people live (lifespan) and their quality of life (healthspan) is widening — with many spending up to 20% of their lives in poor health, and nearly 40% facing financial insecurity as they age.
The Longevity Institute aims to close this gap by reimagining how people live, work, learn, and contribute throughout their lives.
“Empowering health, wealth, and longevity is central to Manulife’s bold new ambition. It aligns with our values and our commitment to the communities we operate in, and we are uniquely placed to help individuals and families navigate the growing gap between lifespan and healthspan,” said Phil Witherington, President and CEO of Manulife.
“For generations now, Manulife has supported customers at every stage of life, and we see a powerful opportunity to scale our expertise and help even more people live longer, healthier, better lives. Through the Longevity Institute, we will partner with organizations that share our purpose, unlock new insights, drive innovation, and create a future where everyone can thrive—at any age.”
The Longevity Institute will focus on igniting global research and thought leadership to better understand how people can flourish as they live longer; accelerating innovation and advocacy through initiatives that promote health, wellness, and financial readiness; and investing in community partnershipsthat advance knowledge, promote equity, and drive action around longevity.
Steve Finch, President & CEO, Manulife Asia said, “With the demographic shifts in Asia, where one in four people will be over the age of 60 by 2050, it’s crucial to rethink traditional approaches to financial planning, health care, and workforce participation. At Manulife, we are committed to driving innovation that promotes long-term financial resilience, equitable healthy aging, and lifelong fulfillment. By supporting early-stage innovations and providing comprehensive solutions, we aim to help people live better for longer and secure their financial futures.”
Initiatives
Manulife has a long history of driving impact through programs, products, services, and community investments dating back to 1888, when Manulife gifted an ambulance to the City of Toronto—its first act of public service to help people live longer, healthier lives.
To mark the launch of the Institute and build on our long history of impact, Manulife is pleased to share new and ongoing initiatives that reflect our commitment to advancing longevity through meaningful action:
● Partnering with the National Institute of Ageing: Manulife is supporting the National Institute on Ageing’s annual Ageing in Canada Survey, conducted in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University. This important research explores the lived experiences of Canadians aged 50+ to inform policies that promote healthy aging.
● Partnering with the Milken Institute: Manulife has supported the Milken Institute to advance thought leadership and research on some of the most critical issues shaping longevity and the future of health. Feeding Change‘s work and recent policy brief highlight opportunities for strengthening resilient fruit and vegetable production and integrating food into health interventions. The Future of Aginginitiative and new report, Longevity Ready: A Systems Approach to Aging Well at Home, elevates solutions enabling current and future generations to prepare for longer, healthier lives in their homes and communities.
● Longevity Symposiums: The Manulife and John Hancock Longevity Symposiums began in Boston two years ago and are now expanding globally. Recently, Manulife Singaporeand Manulife Philippines hosted inaugural events in Asia, bringing together healthcare experts, industry leaders, financial consultants, customers, and partners—to explore how people can live not just longer, but better. John Hancock will host its third Longer. Healthier. Better. Longevity Symposium in the U.S. in April 2026.
The launch of the Longevity Institute quickly follows John Hancock’s inaugural Longevity Preparedness Index — developed with MIT AgeLab, which measures how ready U.S. adults are to thrive as they age. This index will expand to cover Canada in future years and provides insights that support the need for continued longevity advancements and innovations.
Outcomes
The Longevity Institute will build upon Manulife’s existing efforts to help more than 36 million customers improve their health and wealth. This work aims to drive the following outcomes:
● Health: Help people make everyday choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being—through better nutrition, early detection, movement, and mental health support that fits into real life.
● Wealth: Empower people to feel confident about their financial future, with tools, education, and support that help them weather life’s ups and downs and build lasting financial security.
A comprehensive list of the Institute’s work and partnerships to date can be found in this fact sheet. The Institute will be known as the John Hancock Longevity Institute in the United States. For more information on the Longevity Institute, and to stay up to date on the Institute’s actions, insights, and events through 2030, visit Manulife.com/Longevity.
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Manulife Philippines Opens New Agency Office in Makati City
Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, recently opened its newest agency office on the 10th floor of Ayala North Exchange Tower 1 in Makati City to accommodate its growing agency sales force.
Shown in the photo are Chief Agency Officer Sailesh Nalinakshan (3rd from left), National Agency Sales Head Ian Mar Dayot (7th from left), and President and Chief Executive Officer Rahul Hora (rightmost), along with Manulife financial advisors and agency leaders.
“The opening of our Ayala North Exchange office marks an exciting milestone for Manulife Philippines. This new space reflects our commitment to empowering our growing agency force and strengthening our presence in Makati and in the National Capital Region, so we can continue helping more Filipino families secure a better future,” said Hora.
“By investing in modern, collaborative environments, we enable our financial advisors and agency leaders to deliver exceptional service and solutions—helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers in the Philippines.”
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Manulife Brings Personalized Gut Health Insights to the Philippines
Manulife is introducing a new health initiative in the Philippines that offers personalized gut microbiome screening through its collaboration with AMILI, Southeast Asia’s first microbiome insights company.
In the Philippines, this partnership is especially timely. According to the 2025 Asia Care Survey, 82% of Filipinos cite rising healthcare costs as their top concern, and many feel uncertain about their ability to maintain physical and financial well-being in the future.
The screening provided by AMILI helps address these anxieties by offering science-backed, preventive care that supports better health outcomes and reduces long-term medical risks.
“At Manulife Philippines, we are focused on delivering innovative solutions that support the evolving health needs of Filipinos,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines.
“This collaboration with AMILI allows us to offer a unique health experience that goes beyond traditional insurance, empowering our customers to take a proactive approach to their health.”
Manulife customers in the Philippines will now be able to access a personalized gut health screening designed specifically for Asian populations. The service includes tailored nutrition recommendations and teleconsultation to help interpret results.
This empowers customers to better understand their health and take preventive steps to improve immunity, brain function, heart health and overall longevity.
The service also provides a meaningful way to address rising health concerns in the Philippines by showing how Manulife delivers on its promise to support longer, healthier lives—through early detection, personalized care, and preventive action that can help reduce long-term healthcare costs for individuals and the system
“Our goal is to be a true partner in our customers’ health journey—not just by helping them prepare financially, but also by giving them access to tools, services, and support for prevention, care, and overall well-being,” said Grace Mallabo, Chief Health and Product Officer, Manulife Philippines.
“By integrating personalized health insights into our offerings, we are helping Filipinos make informed decisions and improve their quality of life.”
AMILI’s screening leverages the region’s largest multi-ethnic gut microbiome database, delivering insights that support digestive health, immunity, mental well-being, and chronic disease prevention.
“We’re proud to support Manulife’s customers in the Philippines with actionable, science-backed health insights,” said Dr. Jeremy Lim, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, AMILI. “This partnership is a step forward in making predictive, preventive care more accessible across Southeast Asia.”
This initiative in the Philippines is an expansion of the First-in-Asia Gut Microbiome Screening collaboration between Manulife and AMILI, launched in 2024 in Singapore.
It is part of Manulife’s broader strategy to support health and longevity through value-added offerings across Asia, helping customers take control of their health in meaningful ways.
Details on the collaboration between Manulife Philippines and AMILI can be accessed at https://www.manulife.com.ph/services/manulife-move.html.
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Those are the winners of the #Uplink #Manulife ‘Prospering in #Longevity Challenge’: 10 global start-ups that have innovative approaches to preventative health care and strengthening financial wellness over longer lives.
#Ageing #Demography #FutureOfWork #wellbeing
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Hah! Suck it, #ManuLife
The only province in #Canada where these kinds of exclusivity deals are illegal is in #Quebec. The province's Bill 92 prohibits preferred pharmacy arrangements between pharmacies and insurance providers.
Strange that #FrancoisLegault would pass such a pro-regulatory bill but he's a bit of a weird one.
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Just smells wrong. How will a non-Loblaws/SDM pharmacist manage a patient's various presciptions?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/manulife-loblaw-deal-deliver-specialty-drugs-access-concerns-1.7098861
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Travel insurance giant refuses payout, claiming Ontario man's COVID not severe enough | CBC News https://bit.ly/3ZCtKWK #Manulife #COVIDCanada #Insurance #Sunwing #COVID19 #TravelInsurance #Antigua #Coronavirus #cdnpoli @cdnpoli
