The Omega(TM) Family of Funds Now Offers Investors the Opportunity to Take Advantage of the Performance Potential of

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Mar 24 (MARKET WIRE) --
National Bank (TSX: NA) Securities is proud to present the Omega Global
Opportunities Fund. This addition to the family of innovative Omega Funds
enables clients to optimize the diversification and return potential of
their portfolios.

National Bank Securities mandated TIS Group Inc. as sub-advisor, a firm
specializing in financial analysis and asset management. The Fund takes
advantage of the performance potential of global markets, without
geographic or sector limitations. It uses a unique top-down investment
approach that combines fundamental, macro-economic and technical factors.

The strategy of the Omega Global Opportunities Fund is based on the
research of TIS Group Inc., which is renowned worldwide and used by some
of the largest institutions. The firm also owes its reputation to Larry
Jeddeloh, its founder and managing director, who has more than 30 years
of experience in the industry. The excellence of his work has been noted
in a wide range of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Money
Magazine and Barron's.

The Omega(TM) family of funds now consists of five mutual funds that use
distinctive strategies with competitive fees through preferred
partnerships.

The five Omega Funds(TM) are the:

- Omega Preferred Equity Fund

- Omega High Dividend Fund

- Omega Consensus American Equity Fund

- Omega Consensus International Equity Fund

- Omega Global Opportunities Fund

To learn about all the advantages of the Omega Funds(TM), go to
www.omegafunds.ca.

Legal notes

Omega Funds (the "Funds") are offered by National Bank Securities Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing
commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with Fund
investments. Please read the prospectus of the Funds before investing.
The Funds securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance
Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. The Funds are not
guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not
be repeated.

"Omega Funds(TM)" and the Omega Funds logo are trademarks of National
Bank of Canada. National Bank Securities Inc. is an authorized user.

About National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary in
2009, is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial
services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large
corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to
its clients elsewhere in the world. The National Bank offers a full array
of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking.
It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its
subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth
management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management.
National Bank has close to $137 billion in assets and, together with its
subsidiaries, employs 17,199 people. The Bank's securities are listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). For more information, visit the
Bank's website at www.nbc.ca.

The telephone number provided below is for the exclusive use of
journalists and other media representatives.

Contacts:
National Bank Financial Group
Denis Dube
Senior Manager, Public Relations
514-394-8644

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