The “Big Five” – Canadian Banking
The big five Canadian banks all of a long history in that country and provide a wide range of services to both individuals and companies. The banks have some features in common. They all have excellent records for customer services, operate in multiple countries, and have adapted to the needs of their customers as technology has grown.
The largest bank and largest company in Canada is the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). This bank ranks in the first 100 on the Forbes Global 2000 list with offices located in over 30 countries. The bank focuses on the needs of individuals, businesses, and governmental groups with equal attention. An entrepreneur will find that there are multiple resources provided by RBC to help them plan a solid financial strategy when they are growing their business. The bank also provides information on ways to effectively expand and grow a business to gain the revenue that is desired quickly.
RBC offers a wide range of services that include provision of insurance products. An individual can easily assure repayment of a loan with the addition of loan insurance. Travel and home owners insurance are also offered to customers of the bank. In addition, a wealth management division gives an individual the opportunity to access financial advisors who are well trained and adept at matching customer needs with the best investment and savings opportunities available.
The 2nd largest bank in Canada is the Toronto-Dominion Bank Financial Group (TD Bank). This bank meets the needs of over 14 million customers around the world and has distinct departments that address the needs of customers. When an individual needs to address a specific issue regarding their country, TD has advisors on hand who are knowledgeable in the International laws pertaining to banking practices in that country. TD has a history of being traded on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchange and has proven a reliable and solid investment.
The bank ranks as one of the world’s leading online financial service provides with over six million customers taking advantage of the ease of doing all of the banking online. They offer a broad range of services that include several flexible financing options for individuals who wish to get a personal, home, or commercial loan. The bank is also known as being one of the largest direct-response home and auto insurers in the country.
Scotia Bank, or the Bank of Nova Scotia has it’s main headquarters in Toronto and maintains a strong presence in Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean. In order to meet the individual needs of it’s local and global customers, Scotia Bank has a distinct infrastructure that provides representatives and advisors with a thorough knowledge of international banking and the most viable investment options for their clients.
There are more than 7 million corporate and retail clients being served in the domestic and international banking divisions in over 40 countries. The Capital Market and Investment branch provides a multitude of products to corporate, governmental and institutional clients. Individuals and businesses will find that the wealth management assistance provided by Scotia Bank is unparalleled in creating thriving and dynamic portfolios on the world market.
The fourth big five bank is the CIBC, or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. This bank, headquartered in Toronto provides services to Canada, Asia, the US and the Caribbean. Most notably, CIBC was the first bank to introduce ATMs in Canada and have maintained a highly competitive loan structure relative to interest rates. Their diligence in maintaining a foothold in the technological advancement of banking has included the introduction of a mobile banking system that allows individual to conduct their banking from any medium that uses the Internet including portable PDAs and phones.
BMO, the Bank of Montreal is the last of the big five banks as well as the oldest. Established in 1817, the bank has adapted to the needs of the clients and customers to become a dynamic institution that provides distinctive services. The BMO-Nesbitt Burns division of the bank provides complete wealth management services to individuals, corporations, and small businesses. This branch also provides insurance products to protect the assets of clients and maintain the level of returns that are required to thrive.
The BMO Financial group is divided into three divisions that provide personal and commercial banking services, private client group packages, and BMO capital markets to clients. The services provided include automatic payment structures, lending teams, and investment groups that can provide details and information regarding the best methods for attaining the objective and goals for an individual or company.
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July 5, 2010 | Posted by Jonathan Bradley
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