Investing to make a positive difference
A diverse global investment business focused on making a positive impact
We’re firm believers that our principles and the way we do business will generate genuine value for our clients and afford benefits to ourselves, wider society and the environment.
Everything we do begins with our clients’ needs in mind – it’s been our starting point since the beginning of our business and industry. Our teams are united by this clear focus that in-turn drives the ambition to constantly re-evaluate our approach and product offerings. It’s an ethos that means when we see new challenges and opportunities, we’re positioned to develop genuinely innovative solutions.
We recognise that we can only deliver by working together. Our investment platform is characterised by a fertile culture of research and collaboration – a mindset we’ve fostered to encourage sharing of knowledge and the development of ideas. This openness enriches our thinking and means we can combine areas of insight and expertise as part of bigger global teams, to create genuine value-add for clients.
Being responsible about investment lies at the core of everything we do – it’s a central pillar of the processes we adopt and the products we offer. As pioneers, we’ve led improvement in standards and driven positive change since the 1980s. We are active owners who engage directly and vote thoughtfully. All our active investment teams integrate ESG considerations into their decision making and we continue to develop dedicated and award-winning responsible funds and solutions.
Bank of Montreal – Canada’s 1st bank
F&C Investment Trust – world’s oldest pooled vehicle
Launched our first Responsible Fund
Founding signatory of UNPRI
Extending our multi-asset capabilities
Extending our property capabilities
BMO Launches ETFs
Expanding high yield and emerging market expertise
Expansion in Europe, Asia & the Middle East with the purchase of F&C
BMO Financial Group marks 200 years
F&C Investment Trust 150 years old
20 years of active engagement
Bank of Montreal – Canada’s 1st bank
F&C Investment Trust – world’s oldest pooled vehicle
Launched our first Responsible Fund
Founding signatory of UNPRI
Extending our multi-asset capabilities
Extending our property capabilities
BMO Launches ETFs
Expanding high yield and emerging market expertise
Expansion in Europe, Asia & the Middle East with the purchase of F&C
BMO Financial Group marks 200 years
F&C Investment Trust 150 years old
20 years of active engagement
With offices in over 20 locations, and a diverse mix of 1,200 people managing assets for clients ranging from global institutions to investment advisers and retail investors, our business is positioned to see the bigger picture whilst never losing focus of individual needs.
More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services.
Everything we do is focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive progress alongside profit and create value that extends far beyond the bottom line.
Source: BMO 202nd Annual Report 2019
Employees globally
in total assets
Dividend record – the longest in Canada
2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies Ethisphere Institute – recognised for the 2nd year running*
2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality index for the 4th year running**
America’s Best Employers for Women 2019 – recognised by Forbes magazine***
We believe our competitive advantage arises from our ability to consistently deliver innovative solutions. Our executive leadership oversees specialised teams singularly focused on providing those solutions.
*For the second year in a row, BMO has been recognized as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Ethisphere focuses on five key areas of evaluation in its selection process: governance, a culture of ethics, leadership and reputation, ethics and compliance programs, and corporate citizenship and responsibility.
**BMO Financial Group has been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fifth year in a row. The global index recognizes companies committed to gender equality and inclusivity within the workplace and the community, and publicly demonstrates each company’s commitment to equality and advancing women. This year, the index has expanded to include nearly 6,000 companies across 84 countries.
***BMO Harris Bank has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2019. The list was compiled by surveying 60,000 U.S. employees – including more than 40,000 women – working for companies employing at least 1,000 people.
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