Thanks to this agreement, Disnat's clients can have free access to the renowned online educational program StockSchool Pro

MONTREAL, March 12 - Disnat Online Brokerage "Disnat" is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Market Perspectives Inc. (MPI), a Canadian firm which developed the renowned online educational program, StockSchool Pro. Under this agreement, Disnat acquired a significant stake in MPI and will now offer its new and current clients (Disnat Direct) complimentary access to the StockSchool Pro program, which has a unit value of $2,995.

"We are very proud to announce this partnership with MPI. It will allow us to give our clients access to a high-level online educational program.  Already, more than 1,000 Canadian investors have been able to take advantage of the instruction available through StockSchool, a program developed by Tyler Bollhorn, who is also founder of another Canadian company for self-directed investors called Stockscores (www.stockscores.com). By partnering with MPI, Disnat is enabling its clients to gain access to new, simple and powerful analytical tools that they can then apply to their investment strategy," said Mr. Frédéric Paquette, Disnat's Vice-President and General Manager.

The StockSchool program was developed with the goal of better equipping self-directed investors and helping them increase their knowledge of financial markets. The program includes over sixty online video training sessions which provide participants with the knowledge and tools that should enable them to better identify winning investment opportunities.

"StockSchool aims to give the investor the tools to better identify not only the good investment opportunities in the market, but also the traps and pitfalls to avoid. The program also offers training to improve risk management and avoid common errors that can affect desired results," said Tyler Bollhorn, creator of the StockSchool program.

"With this partnership, Disnat has once again confirmed its leadership role in Canada's online brokerage sector by demonstrating the importance we put on investor training - an area in which Disnat stands out from the competition. Disnat is expanding its presence in Ontario and Western Canada. This partnership with MPI is another initiative that will strengthen Disnat's visibility and market penetration across Canada," said Mr. Paquette.

About Market Perspectives Inc.

Market Perspectives Inc, a Calgary-based corporation, is focused on teaching Canadians how to invest and trade in the stock market. Its primary product is the StockSchool Pro home study course. This course takes the student through 31 modules, each important to understanding how to trade the market through simple principles. Basic and advanced skills and theories of investing are taught as well as specific strategies for entry, exit and risk management. The course retails for $2995 and has been taught to over 1000 Canadians. StockSchool users can also benefit from the market analysis tools available through stockscores.com, a site that welcomes 20,000 unique visitors each month.

About Disnat Online Brokerage

Disnat Online Brokerage is a division of Desjardins Securities (DS). DS is an approved participant of the Montreal and Toronto Stock Exchanges and a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. DS is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (IDA) and member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF), established to protect investor assets.

For further information: Valérie Morin, (514) 985-3544,
valerie.morin@vmd.desjardins.com; Source: Desjardins' Disnat Online Brokerage