• Scotia Global Asset Management will rebrand Scotia Essentials Portfolios as Scotia Essentials ETF Portfolios around Oct. 30, 2026.
• Direct ETF exposure is set to rise to at least 51% of net assets by March 31, 2027; objectives and risk profiles stay unchanged.
• Management fees fall around Nov. 1, 2026, including Growth ETF Portfolio Series A/T to 1.5% from 1.6%.
• Maximum Growth ETF Portfolio Series A/T drops to 1.55% from 1.7%; Series F/FT cuts include Growth to 0.75% from 0.95%.
• Scotia Partners Portfolios will close to new investors on Oct. 30, 2026, while existing holders can add to positions.

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