The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) released a new report from Abacus Data which found that 84 per cent of Canadians have a positive view of the banking industry, and that number jumps to a 93 per cent approval rating when people are asked about their own bank. The report, based on public opinion research conducted … Read more
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) warned the public that fraudsters have been sending emails, purporting to be from the CBA, asking them to fill out an online survey about their banking relationships. More information is available online.
Sheer diligence combined with creative investigative technique earn three police officers the Canadian Banks’ Law Enforcement Award (CBLEA). Through the officers’ tireless efforts, members of two separate organized crime groups, from Montreal and Vancouver, have been arrested for identity theft, fraud and a series of other charges. Special agent John Liau of the United States … Read more
As the mobile payments landscape rapidly evolves, the banking industry published a Payments Security White Paper highlighting the need to maintain the highest level of payment security, promote competition and support innovation for the benefit of Canadian consumers and retailers. More information is available online.
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) released new opinion poll research showing that Canada’s banks are one of the country’s most highly regarded industries, with 87 per cent of respondents expressing a positive view. Positive feelings have improved by 20 percentage points since 2007. The survey was conducted by Abacus Data for the CBA. The full release is … Read more
In anticipation of the start of Financial Literacy Month, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) launched a new financial literacy seminar program for Canadian seniors – Your Money Seniors, in collaboration with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). The seminars will be presented by bankers in the community volunteering their time and expertise. Modelled on … Read more
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Canadian Banks’ Law Enforcement Award (CBLEA). Winning officers are recognized for outstanding police work in fighting financial crime and protecting bank customers and employees in Canada. This year’s award will be presented at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Conference gala awards … Read more
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) released the results of its latest research, How Canadians Bank, which shows that Canadians of all ages are embracing new technologies in their daily lives and value innovative ways to make their banking more accessible and convenient. Keys trends include the fact that online and mobile banking use continues to … Read more
For the seventh time in the past seven years the World Economic Forum has ranked Canada’s banks the soundest in the world. In the report Canadian banks maintained the top position, ranking first for an unprecedented length of time. The strong position of the country’s banks is good news for all Canadians and the Canadian … Read more
Brilliant use of cutting edge technology combined with multi-jurisdictional coordination resulted in four police officers being awarded the prestigious Canadian Banks’ Law Enforcement Award (CBLEA) for two separate investigations. One for investigative skill in identifying and arresting suspects of a violent gang accused of robbing a number of banks across Ontario and Quebec, and the … Read more
