TORONTO, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - BMO Private Banking, part of BMO Private Wealth, has been awarded Best Private Bank Canada, 2019 by World Finance Magazine. This is BMO Private Banking's ninth consecutive year receiving the distinction from the international publication.

The 2019 World Finance Banking Awards recognized BMO Private Banking for: its strong strategic private banking footprint across the regions served; an innovative technological approach; and diverse product offerings to meet the needs of key segments along with a proven track record of intuitive and personalized advice-based solutions, including investment management, trust and estate services, tax planning, philanthropy and business succession planning.

"We are honoured to be recognized by World Finance Magazine for nine consecutive years for our excellence in serving our clients to the very highest industry and personal standards," said Andrew Auerbach, Executive Vice President & Head, BMO Private Wealth Canada and Asia. "BMO Private Banking's focus on delivering best-in-class experiences to our clients is part of the bank's overall commitment: Boldly Grow the Good in Business and Life."

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.

For more information on BMO Private Banking, please visit bmo.com/privatebanking.

About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $830 billion as of April 30, 2019, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

SOURCE BMO Financial Group

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