BMO (Bank of Montreal) is Canada's oldest and one of its largest chartered banks, founded in 1817. As a Schedule I bank under Canadian federal banking legislation, BMO operates as a widely held, diversified financial services institution serving over 13 million customers globally.
With CA$1.37 trillion in total assets as of April 2024, BMO ranks as the eighth-largest bank in North America by assets and holds position 84 in the Forbes Global 2000. The bank operates as a multinational investment bank and financial services company with substantial operations across Canada, the United States, and select international markets.
