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Altamira increases high-interest savings account rates to 3.15% and 3.75%

TORONTO (January 16, 2006) Effective today, Altamira Investment Services is pleased to announce an increase in the rate of High-Interest CashPerformer to 3.15% and $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer to 3.75%. Altamira remains committed to offering highly competitive rates of interest. The changes will be effective for all existing and new accounts from the first dollar invested.

"Investors are increasingly looking for secure savings options while deciding where to invest or waiting to make future purchases. With High-Interest CashPerformer, Altamira offers a highly competitive savings account that is convenient, easy to access, and available for investors' registered and non-registered investment needs," said Ian Dillon, chief investment strategist at Altamira Investment Services.

Key features of High-Interest CashPerformer:

  • Earn higher daily interest – 3.15% as of January 16, 2006
  • Interest paid on every dollar
  • No account fees or service charges
  • No minimum balance required
  • Easily accessible – it's not locked in
  • RRSP, RRIF & RESP eligible
  • Eligible for CDIC deposit insurance

$U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer offers one of the highest interest rates for investors with U.S. savings. It's an excellent way to grow your U.S. funds for future expenses or travel.

Key features of $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer:

  • Earn higher daily interest – 3.75% as of January 16, 2006
  • Interest paid on every dollar
  • No account fees or service charges
  • No minimum balance required
  • Easily accessible – it's not locked in

Altamira is a leading investment services company, offering a wide range of mutual funds, savings products, financial planning and managed portfolio services. Award-winning client service, product innovation and expert advice define Altamira's distinctive approach to investment management. The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices across the country, and is a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada.

Media Contact:
Glenn Cooper
Director of Communications
416.507.7044
gcooper@altamira.com