BMO Recognized as Best Commercial Bank, Best Private Bank and Best Retail Bank in Canada

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For the eighth and 12th consecutive year, respectively, BMO has been recognized as the Best Commercial Bank and the Best Private Bank in Canada by World Finance Magazine. BMO has also taken the top spot as the Best Retail Bank in Canada.


The 2022 World Finance Banking Awards recognize BMO’s commitment to fostering client-centric relationships, driving digital innovation and transformation, and its comprehensive understanding of evolving client needs and industry developments. BMO’s enterprise-wide and cross-border connectivity enables the bank to provide clients a full range of investment and commercial banking products and services.


“At BMO, we strongly believe that a bank should be more than a source for financing or products to manage your cash flow, and this important recognition is proof that our clients feel the difference when they work with us,” said Christine Cooper, Co-Head, Canadian Commercial Banking, BMO Financial Group. “BMO experts provide guidance and insights to help our clients achieve their business vision and we are proud that the breadth of our resources and expertise support them every step of the way.”


“We are honoured to be recognized by World Finance Magazine for the eighth consecutive year for our continued commitment to support our clients with the resources and strength of a bank with global capabilities and the local knowledge to customize solutions to fit their distinct needs,” said Nadim Hirji, Co-Head, Canadian Commercial Banking, BMO Financial Group. “We will continue to provide exceptional guidance, access to capital, risk management, research and a global distribution network that will help connect and grow our clients’ businesses.”


The annual World Finance Banking Awards recognize industry leaders, eminent individuals, exemplary teams, and distinguished organizations which represent the benchmark of achievement and best practices in a variety of fields. Award winners and nominees are selected by a judging panel of financial journalists as well as by readers and subscribers of World Finance Magazine.