Corporate History

Altamira is one of Canada's largest investment counselors which has been involved in managing the money of mutual funds, pension funds, corporations, universities, other large institutions and individuals for more than 25 years. The firm is widely recognized in Canada as a leader in equity and fixed income management.

Altamira International Bank (Barbados) Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Altamira Management Ltd. which has its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Altamira Management Ltd. was founded in 1969 by its Chairman, Ronald Meade, in Montreal. The company is jointly owned by its senior management, T.A. Associates of Boston, Massachusetts and Altamira Capital Corporation - a private investment company.

Altamira Management Ltd. is one of Canada's largest investment counselors which has been managing money for mutual funds, pension funds, corporations, other large institutions and individuals for almost three decades. The firm is widely recognized in Canada as a leader in equity and fixed income management. It currently manages more that CDN $16 billion in assets for almost 300,000 clients around the world.

As Canada's leading offshore mutual funds manager, Altamira has earned a reputation for consistently providing solid rates of return to its investors. Its family of 24 offshore mutual funds is designed to meet a broad spectrum of investor needs. Altamira's superior investment performance is matched by unsurpassed levels of service, indicating the company's dedication to meeting the investment goals and expectations of its investors.

The establishment of Altamira International Bank (Barbados) Inc. is an extension of the international money management services Altamira presently provides to its investors. The Barbadian subsidiary aims to meet the needs of those clients who require the services and benefits of an offshore bank.