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National Bank donates $50,000 to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Capital Campaign

Written on April 20, 2012 by Baldo in The Banker Who...

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Fredericton, 20 April 2012 -

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is pleased to announce a new partnership with the National Bank that promises to bring art to more people and supports the expansion of the Gallery. The National Bank is providing a financial support for the Gallery’s signature open house series, Drinks with Dali and is contributing $50,000 to the Beaverbrook Campaign, still in its quiet phase.

“Our new partnership is an excellent match. The National Bank is well-known for its community leadership and we certainly appreciate the interest and support it is investing in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. We are proud of our association with the National Bank and look forward to our on-going new partnership,” said Bernard Riordon, CEO and Director of the Beaverbrook Gallery.

Drinks with Dali open house events celebrate the Gallery’s prized piece Santiago El Grande-a painting by Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali-while exposing new audiences to the Gallery and showcasing New Brunswick’s emerging talent. Every event features musical entertainment by up-and-coming artists. As well as being a social event, Drinks with Dali also offers guided tours of the Gallery’s collections of drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs.

“Over the years, National Bank has built up one of the largest corporate collections in Canada, which it proudly displays in its offices, branches and subsidiaries across Canada. The Bank recognizes the important contribution of art in our society and its supports to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery reflects the Bank’s commitment to Canadian artists,” said Louis Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Bank.

The Beaverbrook Campaign, a national initiative, will support a major expansion project and endowment program for the Gallery, with both a significant provincial outreach component and international cultural tourism strategy. Expansion plans will be released to the public with the launch of the Campaign, anticipated in late 2012.

“The National Bank shines a spotlight on the arts community in Canada and we are very pleased to have this generous contribution of $50,000 to support the Gallery’s youth outreach program,” said Campaign Chair, James. C. Irving. “It supports the Gallery’s vision for expanded access to larger facilities, programs and exhibitions.”

For more information on the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, visit: www.beaverbrookartgallery.com.

About National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. As at January 31, 2012, National Bank has over CDN$175 billion in assets in accordance with IFRS and, together with its subsidiaries, employs 19,785 people. The Bank’s securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). For more information, visit the Bank’s website at www.nbc.ca. To access National Bank of Canada’s financial literacy portal, visit www.clearfacts.ca.

Information (The telephone number provided below is for the exclusive use of journalists and other media representatives.):

Joan Beauchamp
Senior Advisor – Public Affairs
National Bank
Tel.: 514-394-6500

Bernard Riordon or Nancy Coy
Director and CEO / Campaign Manager
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
506-458-2020 / 506-458-2035

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National Bank launches the On the Ball program with the participation of Aleksandra Wozniak

Written on April 18, 2012 by Baldo in The Banker Who...

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Montréal, 18 April 2012 -

National Bank is proud to announce that professional tennis player Aleksandra Wozniak, ranked 57^th in the world, is the ambassador for On the Ball, our newly-named tennis ball recovery program, which was initially launched in 2006 and has since collected more than 500,000 used tennis balls. National Bank took advantage of her visit to École Le Carignan in Montreal North to donate 2,500 used balls to this educational institution.

“National Bank is pleased to be associated with Aleksandra, who is an exceptional world-class athlete. She is a positive role model and her involvement in the On the Ball program will be a source of inspiration to youth,” remarked Lise-Anne Amyot, Senior Manager – Branding and Advertising, National Bank.

“I am very happy to have been selected as the ambassador for the On the Ball program. Education is very important to me. Talking to youth about my passion for tennis and about the ball recovery program – which was created to offer them a better learning environment – will hopefully encourage them to be at their best while playing sports and in the classroom,” added Wozniak.

During her very first appearance as the ambassador for On the Ball, Aleksandra not only signed autographs, but also played a friendly match with students from the school. Over the next few months, Aleksandra will participate in several On the Ball activities in Quebec and Ontario.

Over the last six years, National Bank has contributed to improving learning environments for children by donating recovered tennis balls to various school boards and schools across Quebec. The balls are used to cover the feet of students’ chairs. This initiative, which responds to a real need expressed by schools, seeks to reduce noise levels in classrooms and provide a learning environment that is more conducive to concentration. In addition to concretely helping to eliminate waste in the environment, the recovered tennis balls also improve the daily life of students and teachers.

The On the Ball program, already well-known in Quebec, was also launched in Ontario on April 14^th. The program team will be visiting tennis clubs across the province, but some school boards have already expressed interest in accepting recovered tennis balls.

To find out more about National Bank’s involvement in the community, visit the Bank’s social commitment portal at www.commitment.nationalbank.ca, or consult its Social Responsibility Report atwww.nbc.ca/socialresponsibility.

About National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. As at January 31, 2012, National Bank has over CDN$175 billion in assets in accordance with IFRS and, together with its subsidiaries, employs 19,785 people. The Bank’s securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). For more information, visit the Bank’s website at www.nbc.ca. To access National Bank of Canada’s financial literacy portal, visit www.clearfacts.ca.

Information (The telephone number listed below is for the exclusive use of journalists and other media representatives):

Joan Beauchamp
Senior Advisor, Public Relations
National Bank
Tel: 514 394-6500

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National Bank donates $50,000 to Oncology Research

Written on April 16, 2012 by Baldo in The Banker Who...

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Montréal, 16 April 2012 -

National Bank is pleased to donate $50,000 to the Chaire de recherche en oncologie ORL Dr Azar / Angélil, a concrete gesture being made as part of Cancer Awareness Month that will help fund research into ENT cancers. National Bank’s donation will also be used to develop the ENT Oncology Department at the CHUM’s Hôpital Notre-Dame, considered to be the top centre in its field in Quebec.

The mission of the Chaire de recherche en oncologie ORL Dr Azar / Angélil is to promote research into ENT cancers in order to significantly improve treatment of these cancers, as well as survival rates.

National Bank’s contribution is in keeping with its commitment to support health research and disease prevention initiatives. “Research is essential to developing intervention techniques and improving treatment methods,” emphasized Diane Giard, Executive Vice-President – Marketing at National Bank. “We are proud to support the CHUM’s ENT oncology team in its mission, thereby contributing to improving the quality of healthcare services in Quebec.”

Every year, through its donations and sponsorships program and the initiatives of its employees, National Bank supports hundreds of organizations across Canada. It focuses primarily on four main areas of activity—health, education, arts and culture, and community outreach—with the goal of generating positive benefits for communities.

About National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada is an integrated group that provides comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. As at January 31, 2012, National Bank has over CDN$175 billion in assets in accordance with IFRS and, together with its subsidiaries, employs 19,785 people. The Bank’s securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). For more information, visit the Bank’s website at www.nbc.ca. To access National Bank of Canada’s financial literacy portal, visit www.clearfacts.ca.

Information (The telephone number provided below is for the exclusive use of journalists and other media representatives.):

Joan Beauchamp
Senior Advisor – Public Affairs
National Bank
Tel.: 514-394-6500

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ATB Financial added to the Banker Who Saved His Soul

Written on April 12, 2012 by Baldo in The Banker Who...

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In 1938, the Social Credit government created a system of temporary financial institutions called Treasury Branches to give Albertans an alternative source of credit. The first ATB branch opened in Rocky Mountain House.

In the 1950s, while bankers flocked back to Alberta to cash in on the oil and gas windfall, the Treasury Branches were also extremely active. ATB was scrambling to find new employees to staff 29 new branches and agencies, recruiting young people as they finished high school and hiring young men from farms.

In the 1960s Alberta’s first massive oil patch downturn left Albertans concerned about employment and growing government deficits. But in 1962, oil and gas development incentives created another boom. Budget surpluses quickly returned, and Edmonton expanded as the gateway to the North.

In the 1970s when the OPEC oil embargo boosted oil prices and the Alberta government began to formally encourage oil sands development, Alberta became the hot spot in Canada. As the province flourished, ATB opened new branches and established the first mobile branch in Canada to meet the needs of a growing population.

In the 1980s in the face of a struggling economy and high interest rates, ATB implemented a program for farmers and small businesses to offset some costs, such as keeping a line on interest rates for them, and helping residential customers by giving them buy-down opportunities on high interest rates.

In the 1990s the recovering economy, ATB focused on aligning services more closely with customer needs and positioning ATB as a competitive financial services provider. New technologies were adopted, but ATB remained focused on Albertan values.

In January 2002, we launched a new look, ATB Financial. We made the change to confirm the business we are in—providing a full range of financial services to Alberta—and our commitment to the people of our province.

Today, ATB Financial is taking a giant leap forward to deliver the best possible financial services to Albertans.

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