There are several features that make the big five Canadian banks stand out from other banks in Canada. Among the most impressive of these is the fact that the banks have a history in the country and have adapted and grown to be dynamic figures in the world banking market. In addition, the banks have diligently worked to maintain the level of customer service required to maintain their standing within both the local and global community.

The RBC, Royal Bank of Canada has maintain a rank of 100 on the Forbes Global 2000 list for several years. This is the largest company and bank in Canada and has continued to focus on the needs of the individuals that they serve. A person who is thinking about starting a business will find that, in addition to banking services, RBC also offers extensive training modules and materials for the entrepreneur to help them begin a forceful and dynamic business. In addition, the representatives are able to provide options for establishing lines of credit or loans that will provide the lowest interest and greatest return for investors.

RBC offers a wide range of services that include provision of insurance products. An individual can easily assure repayment of a loan with the addition of loan insurance. Travel and home owners insurance are also offered to customers of the bank. In addition, a wealth management division gives an individual the opportunity to access financial advisors who are well trained and adept at matching customer needs with the best investment and savings opportunities available.

A quick look at the 2nd largest bank in Canada brings you to the Toronto-Dominion, (TD) Bank Financial Group. This bank is based in Toronto and serves over 14 million individual and commercial customers throughout the world. The bank is unique in that it has an infrastructure that makes it very easy to find the professionals and advice that you need very quickly. The four divisions also have been structured to address the unique needs of the individual countries that are served. A person will find that this is one of the few banks traded on both the Toronto and New York Stock Exchange and has a history of stable returns.

As one of the world's premier online financial service providers, TD current has over 6 million clients that conduct the majority of their banking online. As technological advances and abilities have occurred, TD has adapted their practices to meet the needs of busy clients who are often traveling. In addition to the online banking, TD also offers a wide range of flexible financing options to companies, individuals, and commercial clients that is highly competitive. It is one of the largest direct-response providers of home and auto insurance in the country.

Ranking 3rd among the big five is the Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotia Bank. With a main office in Toronto, this bank provides a strong banking presence in the Caribbean, Asia, and Latin America. There are three main divisions or lines of business making up the infrastructure of this bank.

The domestic and international banking divisions serves over 7 million retail and corporate customers in more than 40 countries. Scotia Capital, Inc. Is the investment and capital market branch of the bank and provides products to governmental, institutional, and corporate clients around the world. Among the many services provided are private wealth management assistance for financial and private individuals who want to create a dynamic portfolios in a global market.

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC, is located in Toronto and provides services throughout Canada, the United States, Asia, and the Caribbean. CIBC is most well known for the introduction of ATMs in Canada and for their highly competitive interest rates. With the low-cost banking, it's mobile banking system, and competitive insurance products, CIBC is a rapidly growing bank that has entered the age of technology at every level.

BMO, the Bank of Montreal is the last of the big five banks as well as the oldest. Established in 1817, the bank has adapted to the needs of the clients and customers to become a dynamic institution that provides distinctive services. The BMO-Nesbitt Burns division of the bank provides complete wealth management services to individuals, corporations, and small businesses. This branch also provides insurance products to protect the assets of clients and maintain the level of returns that are required to thrive.

The other three divisions of BMO are the BMO Financial Group that provides personal and commercial banking to individuals and businesses. They also offer several loan repayment structures and advisors to provide important details and information about meeting objectives for revenue return. The Capital Markets division works closely with clients to establish investment strategies and goals that will provide the desired results with minimum risk to investors.

TD Securities is the investment arm of TD bank.