MONTREAL, July 14, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank
Investments Inc. ("NBI") announced today the change of portfolio manager for the NBI SmartBeta Canadian Equity
Fund and the NBI SmartBeta Global Equity Fund.
On or about August 1 st, 2017, National Bank Trust Inc. ("NBT") will become the
portfolio manager to the NBI SmartBeta Canadian Equity Fund and the NBI SmartBeta Global Equity
Fund.
NBT will retain Rothschild Asset Management Inc. as sub-advisor to these funds. The investment objective and strategy of each
fund remain unchanged.
This change is in line with the governance process of NBI's open architecture structure.
These changes will be reflected in the upcoming amendment to the simplified prospectus for the NBI Funds, which will be
available at www.sedar.com and www.nbc.ca.
About NBI Funds
NBI Funds (the "Funds") are offered by National Bank Investments Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank
of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated
with investments in the Funds. Please read the prospectus of the Funds before investing. The Funds' securities are not insured by
the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values
change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
About National Bank Investments Inc.
National Bank Investments ("NBI") is an investment fund management firm committed to manufacturing and distributing
mutual funds, investment solutions and services designed to help Canadian investors pursue their financial goals. As
at April 30, 2017, the value of assets under management in NBI products amounted to $34.8 billion.
Guided by a 100% open architecture structure, NBI is dedicated to providing diverse solutions to meet the evolving needs of
its clients. NBI consistently strives to be recognized as a key partner by combining innovation and excellence. NBI's role is not
limited to administrative aspects of management; NBI Advisory Services and its registered representatives form a team of
specialists who provide information and advice to help advisors build portfolios adapted to their clients' financial
needs.
About National Bank of Canada
With $239 billion in assets as at April 30, 2017, National Bank of Canada , together with its
subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. The Bank has more than
21,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter .
SOURCE National Bank of Canada
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