HSBC World Selection^™ is a discretionary portfolio management service offered by HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada) Limited (“HSBC Global Asset Management”) and through authorized agents. Under this discretionary service, assets of participating clients are invested in HSBC Pooled Funds, which are mutual funds managed by HSBC Global Asset Management and distributed by HSBC Investment Funds (Canada) Inc. and other authorized dealers. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, investment management fees and expenses may be associated with investments in the HSBC Pooled Funds and the HSBC World Selection^™ service. Please consult a financial advisor and read the applicable account opening documentation and prospectus before applying for the HSBC World Selection^™ service. Neither the HSBC World Selection^™ service nor the HSBC Pooled Funds are guaranteed or covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, HSBC Bank Canada, or any other deposit insurer. The value of mutual fund investments changes frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The unit value of money market funds may not remain constant. HSBC Global Asset Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of, but separate entity from, HSBC Bank Canada.