Laurentian Bank of Canada

Laurentian Bank of Canada is a full-service financial institution providing a diverse range of banking services across Canada and select U.S. markets. Founded in 1846 and headquartered in Montreal, it serves personal, business, and institutional clients through three main segments: Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Capital Markets. The personal banking division offers everyday financial products such as chequing and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and personal loans tailored to individual retail customers. Its commercial banking segment focuses on business financing, real estate lending, equipment and inventory financing, and cash management solutions for Canadian and U.S. enterprises, with particular expertise supporting industries like agriculture, healthcare, and professional services. The Capital Markets arm delivers brokerage services, market research, corporate underwriting, and advisory functions for institutional clients. Laurentian Bank plays a notable role as a regional player in Quebec while maintaining a national reach via digital platforms, broker networks, and dedicated branches. The bank emphasizes financial stability, strategic growth, and prudent liquidity management, supporting total assets of nearly $50 billion and maintaining a strong dividend payment history to shareholders.