Expert management of public sector finance

Our team of over 30 experts with numerous years of experience across Canada works with National Bank specialists to help institutions and municipalities manage their day-to-day business and realize major projects.

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We serve the following sectors and entities:

Education
Healthcare
Municipalities
State-owned companies
Crown corporations
Research

Environmental protection
National security
Hospital foundations
University foundations
Energy producers

Our expertise

Developing creative IT solutions to meet our clients' needs
Managing IT risks
Providing access to a reliable team located near our clients
Expert ability in managing groups and mergers

Made-to-measure solutions

Banking products and electronic services

Cash management
Payables
Receivables

Investments

Deposits with interest income
Money market
Fixed income
Portfolio management
Trust solutions

Financing¹

Short-, medium- and long-term financing
Money market and capital market
Structured financing
Factoring and reverse factoring
Syndication

International solutions

Import/Export
International payments
Management of foreign exchange risks

Treasury

Derivatives
Commodity hedging strategy
Investment products
Money market instruments
Bond financing

Employee benefits

Payroll management system
Group insurance
Pension plans

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1 Financing solutions are subject to credit approval by National Bank of Canada.

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