Safety and soundness during global uncertainty; Canadian Bankers Association President to address International Finance Club of Montreal

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Montreal, Quebec, October 24, 2011 – On Thursday, October 27, Terry Campbell, President of the Canadian Bankers Association, will deliver a keynote speech at a luncheon hosted by the International Finance Club of Montreal.

Steeped in a tradition of prudent risk management and regulatory oversight, Canadian banks are considered the soundest in the world. Mr. Campbell will discuss what global economic uncertainty, new international banking regulations and additional rules here at home mean for banks in Canada and for Canadians.

Media Registration

Members of the media are invited to attend and, because of space constraints, are asked to pre-register (see contact information below). Mr. Campbell will be available to answer media questions following the speech.

The speech will also be available on the CBA website at www.cba.ca.

The Canadian Bankers Association works on behalf of 52 domestic banks, foreign bank subsidiaries and foreign bank branches operating in Canada and their 267,000 employees. The CBA advocates for effective public policies that contribute to a sound, successful banking system that benefits Canadians and Canada's economy. The Association also promotes financial literacy to help Canadians make informed financial decisions and works with banks and law enforcement to help protect customers against financial crime and promote fraud awareness. www.cba.ca.

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For more information:

Christelle Chesneau
Canadian Bankers Association
Tel: (514) 840-8747, ext. 722
Cell: (416) 587-7733
E-mail: cchesneau@cba.ca