Montreal has been an important part of our history, and we're committed to helping its success in the future.
Began operations in Canada as the National City Company Ltd. and opened an office in Montreal to service the needs of Canadian investors.
Consistent growth of the company necessitated the move of the Montreal office to a larger space at St. James and St. Peter streets, now the site of Hotel Le St-James.
Bought 50% of Mercantile Bank of Canada, strengthening its presence in the country.
The Mercantile Bank of Canada opened a second branch in Montreal at 5549 Monkland Avenue.
Led a syndicate of eight U.S. banks to finance a portion of the construction and operation of the 630-acre Olympic Park for the Montreal Summer Olympic Games.
Granted a Schedule B license to operate as a foreign bank under the name Citibank Canada.
Arranged the first-ever bankcard securitization in Canada in a deal worth C$160 million.
Earned Euromoney magazine’s ‘Best Foreign Bank in Canada’ award for the first time.
Formed investor services business, Citigroup Fund Services Canada Inc., from the acquisition of Unisen.
Launched Global Community Day, an annual volunteer event spanning more than 90 countries. In Montreal, over 250 Citi colleagues, alumni, clients, family and friends have provided over 4,600 hours of service since 2007.
Began supporting the Pathways to Education program to help low income youth graduate from high school and transition into post-secondary education.
Supported career mentoring efforts in the Verdun community and helped improve employment prospects for Pathway students.
Exited retail banking in Canada. Sold Citi Cards Canada Inc.’s Canadian Mastercard portfolio.
Celebrated Citi’s 200-year history at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Partnered with the Fondation Montréal inc. and awarded grants to Sandy Safi and Aymeric Pasquier of Dîner en Blanc International Inc.
Citi Transaction Services strengthened its presence in Montreal, adding experienced financial services talent to its Montreal office.
Served as a Partner of the New Cities Summit held in Montreal, which convened cross-sector organizations from around the world to discuss innovative solutions to urban challenges.
Celebrating 100 years in Canada, Citi continues to enable progress by helping our clients succeed through these major lines of business: Citi Corporate and Investment Banking, Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi Markets and Securities Services, Citi Private Bank and Citi Cards Canada.
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With a presence in Montreal for 100 years, enabling progress for our clients and our communities has always been central to our mission. Citi is celebrating its anniversary alongside long-standing client, Montreal-based CN (Canadian National Railway). CN was incorporated in 1919 and, now spanning three North American coasts, remains a pioneer in innovation.
As a lead financial partner, Citi helps CN optimize its liquidity and capital structure as it invests in its rail infrastructure, talent capital and digitization, which in turn helps CN support the communities and businesses it serves.
