Press Release

Altamira Reports August Net Sales

TORONTO (September 7, 2006) Altamira Investment Services today announced net sales of $33.6 million for the month of August 2006.

Please refer to the following chart for a breakdown of Altamira’s net sales for the month of August 2006 and current assets under management.

Altamira August Net Sales

MUTUAL FUNDS
Money-market funds	$9.6 million
Long-term funds	-$28.8 million
MUTUAL FUNDS NET SALES	-$19.2 million

NON-MUTUAL FUNDS NET SALES	$52.8 million

TOTAL NET SALES	$33.6 million

TOTAL ALTAMIRA ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (August 31, 2006)	$8.8 billion

Altamira is a leading investment services company, offering a wide range of mutual funds, savings products, managed portfolios and financial planning 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