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Three Natcan institutional pooled funds honoured by API Asset Performance Inc.
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Montreal, June 18, 2008 – API Asset Performance Inc. recently announced the names of those pooled funds which have achieved distinguished investment performance for the period ended December 31, 2007. Natcan Investment Management received three of these honorary money manager awards.
Natcan’s Money Market Fund achieved the second highest return in API’s short-term universe (three-year period) and the third highest return in the short-term universe (five-year period). Additionally, the Natcan Horizon Arbitrage Fund (now Global Focused Fund) was also recognized for its outstanding contribution by ranking third in the global equities universe.
“We are very proud to have received such mentions honouring our outstanding performance”, said Pascal Duquette, President and Chief Investment Officer of Natcan Investment Management. “Such marks of distinction highlight our managers’ expertise, effort, and dedication.”
This document is for information purposes only, and is not and should not be construed as a solicitation or offering of units of any fund or other security in any jurisdiction. While the information provided herein has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and it does not confer any right to purchasers. The information and opinions herein are subject to change based on market and other conditions. The views expressed should therefore not be relied upon as the basis of your investment decisions. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the prior written permission of Natcan Investment Management Inc.
About API Asset Performance Inc.
API Asset Performance is Canada’s largest independent National consulting firm focused solely on Investment Consulting, Risk Analytics and Performance Measurement for the financial services and pension management sector. Its purpose is to provide pension and other fund administrators and trustees with the most appropriate structure to best improve investment returns while effectively mitigating operating and market Risk.
About Natcan Investment Management Inc.
Founded in 1990 and subsidiary of National Bank of Canada, Natcan Investment Management Inc. is asset management firm serving institutional clients (pension funds, endowments, insurance companies). The company also manages several mutual funds and private wealth portfolios. With over $28 billion in assets under management and more than 40 investment professionals in its Montreal and Toronto offices, it ranks among the leading portfolio management firms in Canada.
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