TORONTO, June 17, 2019 /CNW/ - 1832 Asset Management L.P.,
as Trustee and Manager of ScotiaFunds, today announced that it has
received securityholder approval at special meetings held
on June 14, 2019 to merge certain mutual funds.
Regulatory approval for the mergers has also been received.
The following mergers will take effect after the close of
business on or about July 12, 2019:
Terminating
Fund
|
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Continuing
Fund
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Scotia Latin American
Fund
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to merge
into
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Scotia International
Equity Fund
(formerly Scotia
International Value Fund)
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Scotia Pacific Rim
Fund
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Purchases of units of the Terminating Funds, including
pre-authorized contribution plans were suspended effective as of
the close of business March 15, 2019.
Following each merger, unitholders can re-establish a
pre-authorized contribution plan or automatic withdrawal plan with
respect to the Scotia International Equity Fund by contacting their
advisor or registered dealer.
Effective on the date of the mergers, the Manager will also
reduce the Fixed Administration Fee for Series A and Series F of
the Scotia International Equity Fund from 0.35% to 0.25%.
Commissions trailing commissions, management fees and expenses
may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the
prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed
or insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
government deposit insurer, their values change frequently and past
performance may not be repeated.
About 1832 Asset Management
1832 Asset Management offers a range of wealth management
solutions, including mutual funds, and investment solutions for
private clients, institutional clients and managed asset programs.
1832 Asset Management is a limited partnership, the general partner
of which is wholly owned by Scotiabank.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is Canada's
international bank and a leading financial services provider in the
Americas. We are dedicated to helping our more than 25 million
customers become better off through a broad range of advice,
products and services, including personal and commercial banking,
wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment
banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 99,000
employees and assets of over $1
trillion (as at April 30,
2019), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information,
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SOURCE Scotiabank