National Bank of Canada (OTCMKTS:NTIOF) (OTCMKTS: NTIOF) is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial solutions. Headquartered in Montreal, the bank has grown from its origins in 1859—when it was established as Banque Nationale—to become a full-service institution serving personal, commercial and institutional clients. Over its long history, National Bank of Canada has expanded through strategic mergers and organic growth to build a strong presence in Quebec and beyond.
The bank’s core business activities encompass personal and commercial banking, wealth management, financial markets and corporate and investment banking. In its personal and commercial banking segment, National Bank provides everyday banking services, mortgages, consumer and business loans, credit and debit cards, and payment processing solutions. The wealth management division offers investment advisory, private banking, trust and estate planning, and insurance products. Through its financial markets unit, the bank delivers fixed-income, foreign exchange and equity products, as well as underwriting and capital markets advisory services.
National Bank of Canada also serves corporate and institutional clients, providing tailored financing, merger and acquisition advisory, leasing and structured products. While the majority of its operations are concentrated in Quebec—representing a significant portion of its revenue—the bank maintains a growing presence across other Canadian provinces and key international markets, including the United States, Europe and Asia. This geographic diversification supports its strategy of delivering specialized expertise and innovative solutions to a broad client base.
The bank is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Laurent Ferreira, who has been at the helm since 2020 and oversees a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. Under his leadership, National Bank has placed a strong emphasis on digital transformation and sustainable finance initiatives. The bank continues to invest in technology platforms and risk management practices, aiming to enhance client experience and support long-term growth in an evolving financial landscape.
