The Bank of Montreal (BMO) was founded in 1817 in Montreal, Canada. Its operations in the UK are primarily conducted through branches focusing on corporate, institutional, and wealth management services, rather than a separate, domestically-chartered retail bank.
Established Date in UK: BMO established its first UK presence, a branch of the Canadian bank, on January 1, 1993. However, historical information indicates that the Bank of Montreal had a permanent branch in London, England as early as 1870, primarily as a fiscal agent for selling Canadian government bonds.
Overview
- Ticker: LSE: 0UKH | TSX, NYSE: BMO
- Routing / Sort Codes Not Found
- Swift Code: BOFMGB2XXXX
- Market Cap: ~ £89.26 B
- Founders: John Richardson, Austin Cuvillier, and nine other merchants
- Alternate Names: BMO Bank
- Category: Public Company
Headquarters
- Location: 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT, United Kingdom
- City: London
- Website: Bank of Montreal (BMO) Official Website
Accreditation & Regulation
- Accrediting bodies: The bank has corporate policies, such as its AML/ATF policy, to ensure its operations conform to the regulatory requirements of all jurisdictions where it operates, including the UK.
- Valid certifications: BMO has internal certifications by its CFO and other executives as required by regulations, which are often based on international standards like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Status: BMO is a regulated entity in the UK and is subject to the oversight of relevant regulatory bodies, such as the PRA and FCA, for its activities in the country.
Customer Support
- Phone: +44 20 7236 1010 | +1 877 225 5266
- Phishing Report Email: phishing@bmo.com
- Online Help: Bank of Montreal (BMO) Help & Support