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Who are we?
A National Bank subsidiary, National Bank Direct Brokerage was founded in 1999 and is currently the sixth largest direct broker in Canada in terms of assets under management. With more than 100 securities brokers specifically trained to meet needs of investors and help them make their investment decisions, National Bank Direct Brokerage operates everywhere in Canada except for the territories.

In addition to discount brokerage services, National Bank Direct Brokerage offers a wide range of financial products and investment tools. Clients may carry out their transactions via Internet, an automated telephone system or deal with representatives at the Customer Contact Centre.


Mission
To offer National Bank clients and other Canadian investors who are looking for autonomy and control an economical and efficient way to trade investment products on various networks by providing them with information and relevant tools for making decisions and reaching their financial objectives.


Our history
National Bank Direct Brokerage Inc. is a National Bank of Canada subsidiary offering to the Bank’s clientele quality brokerage services as part of its global investment solutions.

1987
National Bank Securities Inc. is founded to provide discount brokerage, mutual fund and immigrant investor services.
1988
In January, National Bank Securities Inc. is divided into two teams, one being Investel, entirely dedicated to discount brokerage services.
1999
The National Bank announces the formation of National Bank Discount Brokerage Inc. to take over the InvesTel discount brokerage service, thereby leaving National Bank Securities, which until then had administered InvesTel, free to concentrate exclusively on the National Bank Mutual Funds family.
2003
On August 23rd 2003, the Bank acquires Altamira Investment Services Inc. with an 84,6% interest in Altamira Securities.
And, on September 5th 2003, the Compagny acquires Altamira Financial Services Ltd., the remaining 15,4% of Altamira Securities.
This acquisition increases significantly the National Bank’s presence as an asset manager outside of Quebec. As a result, the value of mutual funds holdings doubled and allowed the Bank to offer a larger variety of products and services.

2005
On July 18th 2005, to better represent the dynamic image of National Bank Discount Brokerage, the firm changes its name and becomes National Bank Direct Brokerage Inc.


Legal Note
National Bank Direct Brokerage Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. It offers no advice and makes no investment recommendations. The client alone is responsible for the financial consequences of his investment decisions. Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Funds.
 
 
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