HSBC Investments (Canada) Limited is responsible for discretionary investment management for corporations, foundations, not-for-profit entities, high net worth individuals, and mutual funds. HSBC Investments globally is a group of international investment management firms owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBC Group), one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations.

With our vast global network, the HSBC Group has investment professionals with “on the ground” expertise in most major financial centres. As such, our investment processes incorporate input from a global team of investment professionals, rather than solely relying on a local team with local expertise. As active managers, our research leads us to opportunities not always apparent to casual observers.

As of December 31, 2006, HSBC Investments has investment offices in 20 countries and employs over 250 investment professionals managing in excess of $380 billion in equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, of which $7 billion is managed by the Canadian office.

HSBC Investment (Canada) Limited manages the Educators Financial Group Global Fund and Educators Financial Group Mortgage & Income Fund.

HSBC Investments (Canada) Limited is a subsidiary of HSBC Bank Canada and provides services in all provinces of Canada except Prince Edward Island.