Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 01, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k a 09_ nov 01 08_ 2878037 in this time of uncertainty your Bank is doing something. Its growing. Recently weave All seen How world markets can react in unexpected ways sometimes dramatically. While no one knows just How Long this current uncertainty will last we do know that our approach to our business a snot changed nor has our focus. That focus has allowed our company to remain Strong despite the current economic climate. And its also Why we have some very Good news to share with you about our recent and successful expansion into the United states. Building the first truly North american Bank. In 2005, we started our journey in the u. With the acquisition of to Bank North a leading retail financial institution in the northeastern United states with an excellent service reputation. This past March we acquired another outstanding Bank in the Region Commerce Bank with Over 450 branches from new Haven to Miami. Today were proud to launch these two great brands in the United states under a new name to Bank americans most convenient Bank �. The transformation begins now and by fall 2009 All 1,100 locations in the u. Will proudly Bear the unmistakable Green to sign. Here in Canada our network of Over 1,000 to Canada Trust branches will continue to offer you a uniquely comfortable banking experience. And now from Victoria to St. Johns Maine to Florida youll find Over 2,100 locations and 70,000 people focused on one thing delivering exceptional customer service. The first truly North american Bank founded on Comfort and convenience for you. # 1 in customer satisfaction. Commerce Bank has been rated highest in customer satisfaction in retail banking in the mid Atlantic Region of the United states by j. D. Power and associates 1winning three years in a Row. With so Many competitive Banks in the u. S., to be recognized for the Best service so consistently is a remarkable achievement. By coincidence three years is exactly How Long to Canada Trust has been ranked highest in customer satisfaction among the big five retail Banks by j. D. Power and associates 2 in Canada As Well. Of course its not really a coincidence. Its about a company wide commitment and the outstanding efforts of our to employees. Consistent and uncompromising. Through a conservative and disciplined approach to managing our company were in the position to take advantage of opportunities unavailable to other organizations. To Bank financial group is one of Only seven of the worlds top 40 Banks to be rated aaa by Moodys 3. In fact of All the Banks in Barrons magazines most recent to p 500, to Bank financial group scored highest 4. It All goes Back to that commitment we make to our clients and customers every Day to offer an unparalleled level of service and convenience. Its How your Bank has continued to Prosper and even in this Uncertain time to grow. We look to the future with optimism and enthusiasm. To our customers our shareholders and All the people who Are part of the to team the Best is yet to come. De Clark to Bank financial group for More information please Call 1 866 752 0439 1 Commerce Bank received the highest numerical score among retail Banks in mid Atlantic by no paid de do Region in the proprietary j. D. Power and associates 2006 2008 retail banking satisfaction study so. 2008 study based on a total of 19,602 responses measuring 17 providers and measures opinions of Consumers with their primary banking provider. Proprietary study results Are based on experiences and perceptions of Consumers surveyed in january 2008. Your experiences May vary. Visit a Power. Com. 2 to Canada Trust received the highest numerical score among the big five retail Banks in the proprietary j. D. Power and associates 2006 2008 Canadian retail banking customer satisfaction studies so. 2008 study based responses from 10,823 retail banking customers measuring 5 Banks. Proprietary study results Are based on experiences and perceptions of Consumers surveyed in March april and june july 2008. Your experiences May vary. Visit a Power. Com. 3 the Toronto Dominion Bank the Parent company of the to Bank financial group currently has an aaa Deposit rating with Moodys investor service. Top 40 Banks refers to biggest Banks listed on nose based on Market capitalization. Information As of october 27, 2008. 4 americans Best companies Barrons May 12 2008, Page 38. Full ranking available online at online. Wasj. Com Public resources documents 080512barrons500. Psf � registered Trade Mark of Commerce ban corp Lac. To to Bank and to Bank financial group Are Trade Marks of the Toronto Dominion Bank. An update from de Clark president and ceo of to Bank financial group for our customers employees and shareholders. A 09_ nov 01 08_ Cyk. Ind a 1 10/ 31/ 08 4 45 14 pm ;