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One of the Financial Post’s Ten Best Companies to Work For
CIBC was the only financial institution named to the list of fast-growing employers that offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Best Wealth Management Provider in Canada
CIBC was recognized by World Finance magazine for having high-calibre advisors and relationship managers to support clients, strong research teams and best-in-class investment managers, and proactive understanding of the needs and challenges facing high-net-worth individuals.
Among the Top Employers for the Greater Toronto Area
This annual competition compares employers with others in their field on a number of criteria, including work atmosphere, environment, benefits, and training and development programs. This is the fifth consecutive year that CIBC has been selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
A leading Equity Markets team as ranked by institutional investors
CIBC's Equity Markets team was ranked among the leading equity research, sales and trading teams in Canada in the Brendan Wood International survey.
Best Canadian Prime Broker
CIBC Prime Services Group was recognized at the 2014 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards.
One of Canada's Top 100 Employers
CIBC was selected for the third consecutive year by the editors at Mediacorp Canada Inc. for excellence in eight key areas: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.
IVIE Award for Innovation in Payments
The CIBC Tim Hortons® Double Double™ Visa* Card won a Gold Award from ACT Canada for Canadian Payments Benefitting Consumers.
One of the World's Greenest Banks
CIBC is among the top 20 greenest banks in the world according to Bloomberg Markets magazine. The rankings are based on banks’ investments and financings in clean energy projects as well as their own environmental performance.
Employer of Distinction for supporting diversity in the workplace
ACCES Employment presents the Walk of Fame awards to employers who have played a key role in supporting the hiring of new Canadians in their organizations, have volunteered as mentors, have contributed their time and expertise to jobseekers, and overall, have found new and innovative ways of ensuring that jobseekers succeed at achieving their career goals in Canada.
Award winning learning and development programs
CIBC won Gold for Leadership Development Program and Silver for Learning Technology Implementation at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards.
Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
CIBC was selected for the 13th consecutive year and is one of only 12 Canadian companies and 25 financial institutions worldwide whose performance met DJSI’s stringent criteria for inclusion.
Listed on the FTSE4Good Index
FTSE4Good is an equity index series designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent social and environmental criteria, and are positioned to capitalize on the benefits of responsible business practice. CIBC has been listed on the index since its inception in 2001.
A member of the Jantzi Social Index
The index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria. CIBC has been listed on the index since its inception in 2000.
Among the Top 10 Safest Banks in North America
The annual rankings are based on Global Finance magazine’s evaluation of long-term credit ratings – from Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch – and total assets of the 500 largest banks worldwide.
Multiple awards for Best Banking in Canada(1)
CIBC was named among the 2014 winners in the Ipsos Best Banking Awards in the categories of: Interest Rates & Service Charges, Mobile Banking Excellence, Automated Telephone Banking Excellence, and Live Agent Telephone Banking Excellence.
Among the best Internet Banks in Canada and North America
CIBC was recognized by Global Finance magazine for Best Consumer Internet Bank – Canada and Best Integrated Consumer Bank Site – North America. Winners were chosen from submissions made by participating Canadian and North American banks.
Gold Award winner for Corporate Responsibility Reporting
CIBC was recognized at the Mercomm ARC awards in the category of Interactive Online Reporting.
Selected by Global Custodian as Ones to Watch – Award Winner
CIBC was recognized among Canadian banks in Global Custodian’s 2014 Prime Brokerage Survey.
One of the World’s Greenest Companies
CIBC was the only Canadian bank among the top 100 global companies in the Newsweek 2014 World’s Greenest Companies ranking. Companies are scored according to how they perform relative to their industry peers on eight key indicators, including Energy Productivity, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Reputation.
Strongest of the publicly traded major banks in Canada and North America
This is the fourth consecutive year that CIBC has been recognized as the strongest among Canada’s Big Five banks. Bloomberg Markets ranks banks with at least $100 billion in assets by a weighted combination of five criteria including: Tier 1 capital compared with risk-weighted assets; non-performing assets compared with total assets; reserves for loan losses to non-performing assets; deposits to funding; and efficiency, a comparison of costs against revenues.
2013 Forecaster Accuracy Award for Canada
Consensus Economics, a leading international economic survey firm, presented the award to CIBC's Chief Economist Avery Shenfeld and team.
First in mobile banking functionality
Forrester Research evaluated the mobile banking offerings of the five largest retail banks in Canada across more than 35 criteria. CIBC scored highest and was cited for best-in-class transactional features.
Among the top 25 Best Canadian Brands
Interbrand selected CIBC based on brand value and ten indicators of brand strength: Clarity, Commitment, Protection, Responsiveness, Authenticity, Relevance, Differentiation, Consistency, Presence, and Understanding.
Recognized for Institutional Performance in Canadian Structured Note Leadership
CIBC won the mtn-I Institutional Performances Canada award winner for Canadian Structured Note Leadership.
Canada Derivatives House of the Year
CIBC was selected for innovation and leadership in derivatives products by GlobalCapital, a leading capital markets journal.
Project Finance deals win multiple awards
CIBC was recognized with five project finance awards by Project Finance magazine and Project Finance International magazine.
One of Canada's Top Employers for Young People
This award recognizes employers that offer the nation’s best programs for attracting and retaining younger workers, including mentorship and training programs, appealing perks and benefits, and co-op or work-study programs. This is the second consecutive year that CIBC has been selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers
CIBC was selected for the fourth consecutive year by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This designation recognizes employers with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs for women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender or transsexual (LGBT) individuals.
One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in Canada
Achievers, a company specializing in employee rewards and recognition, selects organizations that demonstrate leadership and innovation through employee engagement in the workplace.
GTA Top Employers
For the third year in a row, CIBC has been recognized by the editors at Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Canada's Top 100 Employers
For the second year in a row, CIBC was chosen by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for excellence in eight key areas that were examined for the survey: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial and Family Benefits; Vacation and Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training and Skills Development; and Community Involvement.
DJSI World Index
For twelve straight years, CIBC has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The DJSI serves as a benchmark for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios.
FTSE4Good Index
CIBC has been listed on the FTSE4Good Index since its inception in 2001.
The FTSE4Good Index is used by socially responsible investors who want to invest in companies that demonstrate exceptional corporate responsibility practices.
Jantzi
CIBC has been a member of the Jantzi Social Index since its inception in 2000.
The Jantzi Social Index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
CIBC has been selected as one of "Canada's Top Employers for Young People" for 2013 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
This award recognizes employers that offer the nation's best programs for attracting and retaining younger workers, including mentorship and training programs, appealing perks and benefits, and co-op or work-study programs.
ACT Canada Innovation Award
ACT Canada, an internationally-recognized authority on payments, recently awarded CIBC:
- the Gold Award for a Canadian Innovation Benefiting Consumers
- the Gold Award for a Canadian Innovation Benefiting Merchants
- the 2013 People's Choice Award
Corporate Knights selects CIBC among Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens
CIBC was selected by Corporate Knights as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2013, marking the seventh time the bank has made the list since the annual ranking began in 2002.
CIBC named strongest bank in Canada and North America, and third in the world
For the second consecutive year, CIBC has been ranked as the strongest bank in Canada, strongest in North America and third strongest in the world by Bloomberg Markets.
Best Workplaces in Canada
CIBC has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for 2013 by the Great Place to Work Institute.
CIBC one of Canada’s Top Brands
CIBC was again named one of Canada’s Top Brands by the Reputation Institute, ranking second among Canada’s big five banks and 15th overall. CIBC was the only Canadian bank to improve its position on the list.
CIBC Process Engineering team recognized in Process Excellence 2013 Global Awards
Congratulations to the Processing Engineering team in Business Support & Strategic Initiatives who was recognized at the 2013 Process Excellence (PEX) Awards in Orlando, Florida in January.
CIBC named one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians
For the sixth consecutive year, CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians for our innovative approaches and programs that assist individuals with making the transition to a new workplace and a new life in Canada.
CIBC named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers
CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2013. This is the third consecutive year the bank has received this award, which recognizes employers who have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs for women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual (LGBT) individuals.
CIBC employees receive Diamond Jubilee Medals for community commitment
Throughout 2012, a number of CIBC employees were honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for exemplifying how strong personal leadership and commitment can inspire others to join them in making a difference.
Top Forecaster of Canadian economy
Bloomberg Markets has named CIBC's Chief Economist Avery Shenfeld as the top forecaster of the Canadian economy over the last two years.
Canadian Awards for Training Excellence
CIBC Investor Services Inc. (ISI), along with their Training and Development partners, were honoured at the Canadian Awards for Training Excellence. The event recognizes distinguished corporate training and development programs from across Canada.
Canadian Centre for Diversity Award
CIBC has been selected by the Canadian Centre for Diversity as their 2012 Partners in Diversity Award recipient.
The Canadian Centre for Diversity's 2012 Partners in Diversity award recognizes the on-going dedication of CIBC to the Centre's vision of a Canadian society without of prejudice and discrimination, one that values diversity, difference and inclusion.
3 Awards for Infrastructure and Project Finance
CIBC's wholesale bank has been recognized with three infrastructure and project finance awards:
- Canadian Project Finance Bank of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine;
- Best Bank of the Year - Project Finance & Infrastructure - Canada, by DealMakers Monthly Magazine, and;
- International - Overall PFI/P3 Bank of the Year by ACQ Magazine.
CoreNet Global REMMY award for workplace innovation
CIBC was recently awarded a 2012 REMMY from CoreNet Global for the CIBC@work initiative piloted at 55 Yonge Street. CoreNet is the world's leading association for corporate real estate professionals, and the REMMY awards recognize leadership excellence and best practices in corporate real estate.
CIBC is top forecaster on oil, gas and currencies, two surveys show
CIBC has been recognized by two news organizations for its accuracy in price forecasting for West Texas Intermediate crude futures, natural gas and various currencies.
Canada’s Top 100 Employers
CIBC was chosen for its excellence in eight key areas that were examined for the 2013 survey: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial and Family Benefits; Vacation and Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training and Skills Development; and Community Involvement.
DJSI World Index
For eleven straight years now, CIBC has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). The DJSI serves as a benchmark for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios.
FTSE4Good Index
CIBC listed on the FTSE4Good Index since its inception in 2001
The FTSE4Good Index is used by socially responsible investors who want to invest in companies that demonstrate exceptional corporate responsibility practices.
Jantzi
CIBC has been a member of the Jantzi Social Index since its inception in 2000
The Jantzi Social Index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria.
50 Most Influential
CIBC President and CEO, Gerry McCaughey, has been named one of the most influential leaders for 2012 by Bloomberg Markets magazine.
World Finance Best Commercial Bank in Canada
CIBC was recently named the Best Commercial Bank in Canada by leading international finance publication World Finance magazine, adding to a host of accolades we have received over the past year.
50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada
CIBC has been ranked among the 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada by Maclean’s magazine and Sustainalytics. The annual ranking selects companies with significant operations or brand presence in Canada on the basis of their performance across a broad range of environmental, social, and governance indicators.
Top 25 Best Canadian Brands
Interbrand Canada rated CIBC as one of the 25 Best Canadian Brands, with a brand value that increased 33% since 2010. The Interbrand report cited CIBC’s ranking as the strongest bank in North America, our leadership in digital banking, and our lead sponsorship of the 2015 PanAm Games, all of which complement our community-based corporate citizenship.
CIBC named strongest bank in Canada and North America, and third in the world
CIBC has been ranked as the strongest bank in Canada, strongest in North America and third strongest in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. This is the second year the bank has been recognized among the world’s strongest banks.
CIBC recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada
The Great Place to Work Institute has selected CIBC as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for 2012. This marks the first time the bank has been named to this list.
CIBC wins Deal of the Year Award for Investment in American Century
CIBC was recognized with the ’Deal of the Year’ award for its acquisition of an equity stake in American Century Investments (ACI). The award recognizes the merger and acquisition deal that has most changed the landscape of the fund industry in 2011.
CIBC recognized for sponsorship excellence
CIBC’s leadership in sponsorship was recently recognized both in Canada and the United States with back-to-back awards. The Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC) recognized CIBC’s long term commitment to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure with the Award of Distinction in the Cause category. The SMCC also presented CIBC with a Gold Award in the Arts category for its multi-faceted and unique 2011 IIFA marketing campaign.
CIBC named one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians
For the fifth consecutive year, CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes employers for offering innovative programs that assist individuals with making the transition to a new workplace and a new life in Canada.
CIBC named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2012. This is the second consecutive year the bank has received this award.
CIBC recognized for leadership in mentoring
CIBC was recently recognized by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) for reaching 100 mentoring relationships, placing CIBC in the top five of 27 active corporate partners in The Mentoring Partnership program.
CIBC executive among Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Cheryl Longo, Executive Vice-President, Card Products and National Collections, joined a list of CIBC executives who have been named as Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.
CIBC recognized as a Top Employer for the Greater Toronto Area
This annual competition compares employers with other organizations in their field on a number of criteria, including: work atmosphere, environment, benefits, and training and development programs.
CIBC’s corporate governance disclosure ranked first among peers
In the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Corporate Reporting Awards, CIBC ranked first for corporate governance disclosure in the financial services sector.
CIBC executive wins Women in Capital Markets (WCM) Award for Leadership
Michelle Khalili, CIBC’s Managing Director of Equity Capital Markets, won the WCM Award for Leadership, which recognizes a female senior executive for demonstrating commitment to advancing and supporting women in the capital markets.
CIBC named to Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the fourth time
This Index consists of companies selected for disclosure of GHG emissions and strategies to address climate change related risks and opportunities.
CIBC included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for tenth consecutive year
CIBC is one of only eight Canadian companies and 26 financial institutions worldwide whose performance met DJSI’s stringent criteria for inclusion on the list of 342 companies for 2011–2012.
CIBC listed on the FTSE4Good Index since its inception in 2001
The FTSE4Good Index is used by socially responsible investors who want to invest in companies that demonstrate exceptional corporate responsibility practices.
CIBC’s corporate governance standards rated best in class
GMI awarded CIBC a score of 10 out of 10, placing it among the top 1% of all companies rated.
CIBC continues to be a member of the Jantzi Social Index since its inception in 2000
The Jantzi Social Index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria.
CIBC executive among Canada’s Clean16
Don Roberts, CIBC Vice Chairman, Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, has been named the financial services industry’s top contributor to sustainable development in Canada. The recognition places him among Canada’s Clean16, a select group who have “advanced the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism over the last two years.”
CIBC earns Gold Technology Accelerator Award for the fourth time
This award is presented by Renewed Computer Technology to the top corporate donor of surplus IT equipment.
CIBC selected as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Cultures
CIBC has been selected as one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This marks the first time the bank has been named to this list.
CIBC named "Best in Mobile Banking, Globally" by Global Finance Magazine
CIBC was recognized by Global Finance Magazine as “Best in Mobile Banking” among global banks, a statement on CIBC’s leadership in mobile innovations for clients, and on the rapid growth of mobile financial services in Canada.
CIBC’s Kevin Li named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
Kevin Li, Managing Director, Head of Diversified Industries and Co-Head of Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets Inc., has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2010.
Presented in partnership with The Globe and Mail and The Caldwell Partners, the Top 40 Under 40 program annually recognizes the leadership, vision and achievement of Canadian leaders under the age of 40.
J.D. Power names President’s Choice Financial #1 in customer satisfaction for a fifth straight year
J.D. Power and Associates has named President’s Choice Financial the best in customer satisfaction - making it five years in a row for PCF to be ranked as the leader among mid-sized Canadian banks.
CIBC named one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians for fourth consecutive year
This is the fourth consecutive year that the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers have chosen CIBC for this honour. The award recognizes employers that offer innovative programs for new Canadians as well as an inclusive workplace where individual identity, diverse ideas and perspectives are considered and respected.
CIBC ranked fourth among the world’s strongest banks
CIBC has been named among the world’s 20 strongest banks by Bloomberg Markets magazine. CIBC was ranked fourth in a global study of banks with more than $100-billion (U.S.) worth of assets.
CIBC selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
On February 21, The Globe and Mail announced that CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2011 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs for women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered/transsexual peoples.
CIBC congratulates Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
CIBC is proud to congratulate Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, a prestigious list of Canadian businesses that includes 13 CIBC clients. CIBC has sponsored the country’s leading business awards recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies for the past 14 years.
CIBC’s Larry Tomei named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
Larry Tomei, Senior Vice-President, CIBC Retail Markets for Central Canada, has been named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2010.
Presented in partnership with The Globe and Mail and The Caldwell Partners, the Top 40 Under 40 program annually recognizes the leadership, vision and achievement of Canadian leaders under the age of 40.
CIBC named one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians for fourth consecutive year
CIBC is one of only eight Canadian companies and 23 financial institutions worldwide whose performance met DJSI’s stringent criteria for inclusion on the list of 323 companies for 2010.
CIBC named Canadian leader in Movember campaign
CIBC was named the top Canadian fundraising team in this year’s Movember campaign. Together, the 19 teams of CIBC employees raised $320,222 over the month of November in support of prostate cancer research.
CIBC named Canada’s Best Consumer Internet Bank for a third consecutive year by Global Finance magazine
CIBC was named Canada’s Best Consumer Internet Bank for the third year in a row by Global Finance magazine in its 11th annual “World’s Best Internet Banks” competition, which further demonstrates our commitment to delivering greater access and choice to our clients.
Corporate Knights selects CIBC among Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens
CIBC has been selected by Corporate Knights as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2010, marking the sixth time the bank has made the list since the annual ranking began in 2002.
CIBC named one of Canada's 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations
CIBC has been named one of Canada's 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in a recent report released this week by Jantzi Research and Maclean's. The annual Jantzi-Maclean's Corporate Social Responsibility Report recognizes the top 50 corporations who perform best across a broad range of environmental, social, and governance indicators as tracked by Jantzi Research.
CIBC wins Canadian sponsorship marketing award
CIBC has been recognized by The Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC) with the Award of Distinction in the Sustained Success category for our sponsorship of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The Award recognizes the highest level of accountability, effectiveness and return on investment over a period of three years or longer. CIBC also won this award in 2006 and 2007 for the Run for the Cure.
CIBC named one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians for third consecutive year
CIBC has for the third consecutive year been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians. The award recognizes employers across Canada who are leaders in creating a workplace that welcomes new Canadians and allows them to make the most of their skills, education and talents. The winners were selected by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
CIBC wins global Six Sigma award for project excellence
CIBC was a winner in one category and runner up in a second at the 2009 Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards. CIBC won the award for "Best Project Achievement in Business Enabling Processes" for enhancements to debit card fraud processes.
CIBC presented Outstanding Corporation Philanthropy Award
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter presented CIBC with the 2009 Outstanding Corporation Philanthropy Award. Nominated for the award by three outstanding charities with which CIBC has had long-standing relationships - Skills for Change, St. Michael's Hospital and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - CIBC was recognized for the scope of its community investment programs. We were also recognized for our exceptional commitment to providing ongoing support to more than 2,500 organizations that focus on youth, education and health.
CIBC receives eLearning award for the second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, CIBC has been recognized with a Silver Canadian Award for Training Excellence in Internal eLearning from the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD).
CIBC Connection to Employment™ wins CSTD Canadian WOW Award for Training Excellence
CIBC was honoured at the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD) President’s Dinner with a Canadian WOW Award for training excellence in recognition of the success of its CIBC Connection to Employment initiative. A free, unpaid five-week job readiness training program led jointly by CIBC and the YMCA, CIBC Connection to Employment prepares qualified newcomers for careers in the Canadian financial services industry.
CIBC.com the first banking site in Canada to receive CNIB Site Check certification
CIBC.com is now the first Canadian bank website to receive CNIB Site Check certification for providing barrier-free web access to people who are blind or have vision loss. The CNIB Site Check program evaluates the accessibility of websites based upon a range of criteria and gives a passing grade to sites that provide barrier-free web design.
CIBC selected for the third consecutive year as a Climate Disclosure Leader
CIBC is pleased to be selected for the third year in a row as a 2009 Climate Disclosure Leader by the Conference Board of Canada and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). CIBC is one of only five low-carbon impact sector companies in the 15 company leadership group out of the 200 most valuable companies by market capitalization listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
CIBC Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Eighth Consecutive Year
CIBC was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an influential benchmark for socially responsible asset managers. CIBC is one of 25 financial institutions from around the world and one of only 11 Canadian financial institutions selected.
CIBC receives Outstanding Corporation Philanthropy Award
CIBC has been awarded the 2009 Outstanding Corporation Philanthropy Award by the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The annual AFP Philanthropy Awards are a celebration of the outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support made by organizations and individuals who have shown excellence in encouraging the spirit of giving.
CIBC again voted Canada's Best Consumer Internet Bank and Best Online Consumer Credit Site by Global Finance magazine
CIBC was again voted the "Best Consumer Internet Bank" in Canada with the "Best Online Consumer Credit Site" in North America for the second year in a row, according to Global Finance magazine in its 10th annual "World's Best Internet Banks" competition.
CIBC named to Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list
CIBC has been selected as a member of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens list for 2009 by Corporate Knights. The list was established in 2002 and this year marks CIBC's fifth time on the list since its inception.
CIBC's Campus Recruitment Team wins Rotman award
CIBC's Campus Recruitment Team was recognized by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management as the 2009 Rotman Student Choice Award Winner in the financial services category. CIBC was also named as the 2008 top employer for summer recruitment in the same category.
CIBC mutual funds lead 2009 Lipper Awards
CIBC has been honoured with four 2009 mutual fund Lipper Awards and seven Lipper Certificates. CIBC took home the most individual trophy awards and tied for first place in the total number of awards and certificates combined.
CIBC receives Edmonton Mayor's Celebration of the Arts Award for Innovative Support
CIBC received the 2009 Edmonton Mayor's Celebration of the Arts Award for Innovative Support for the "CIBC Theatre for All" program. This annual event showcases Edmonton's arts community and celebrates vital partnerships between business and the arts.
CIBC's covered bond program wins accolades
Last summer's successful debut of CIBC's covered bond program has been named "Securitization Deal of the Year" by International Financial Law Review, an affiliate of Euromoney. The award recognizes CIBC's program as the most innovative and creative of all securitization deals done across the Americas in 2008, beating out nominated deals involving AIG and Banco Internacional del Peru (Interbank).
CIBC recognized among Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians
CIBC has again been named one of this country's "Best Employers for New Canadians" for creating an inclusive workplace that allows newcomers to make the most of their skills and education in their new home. The editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers and representatives from the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) made the announcement today.
CIBC Named to FTSE4Good Index
The FTSE4Good index is used by socially responsible investors who want to invest in companies that demonstrate exceptional corporate responsibility practices. CIBC has been included in the FTSE4Good since its inception in 2001.
CIBC a Member of the Jantzi Social Index Since 2000
CIBC has been a member of the Jantzi Social Index since its inception in 2000. Jantzi Social Index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria.
CIBC rated highly by Governance Metrics International
CIBC achieved an overall global rating from Governance Metric International (GMI) that was better than 94% of global banking sector peers.
CIBC receives recognition from the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
CIBC was recognized by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG) for the presentation and readability of information in the 2008 Management Proxy Circular.
CIBC's Regina Customer Contact Centre achieves Gold standard
CIBC's Regina Customer Contact Centre achieved the Gold standard as a Contact Centre Employer of Choice (CCEOC). This designation is awarded based on employees' feedback on their job and workplace satisfaction.
Clients rate CIBC's Interactive Voice Response system highest for customer satisfaction
CIBC Telephone Banking won an award for its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. The IVR has received the highest customer satisfaction rating in the 2008 Service Quality Management (SQM) Group Inc. Contact Centre Awards Program. This is the fourth time CIBC has won this award.
CIBC recognized for internal eLearning program (E-learning/CMTT award for Training Excellence)
CIBC's 2008 Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing (CMTT) program was recently recognized by the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD) with a Silver Canadian Award for Training Excellence in Internal eLearning. CIBC was the first Canadian bank to launch this type of enterprise-wide training program.
Three of CIBC's senior executives among Top 100 Most Powerful Women
CIBC's Sonia Baxendale, Senior Executive Vice-President, Retail Markets; Christina Kramer, Executive Vice-President, Retail Distribution; and Jackie Moss, Executive Vice-President Human Resources, are included in the Women's Executive Network list of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100.
CIBC World Markets wins three Financial Times and Mergermarket M&A Awards
CIBC World Markets was honoured with three M&A Awards for M&A Deal of the Year Canada - Teck Cominco Ltd.; Financial Advisor of the Year - Canada; and Mid-Market Financial Advisor of the Year - Canada. The Financial Times and Mergermarket M&A Awards recognize corporate, private equity, banking and legal M&A expertise and excellence in the Americas.
CIBC rated Canada's Best Consumer Internet Bank and Best Online Consumer Credit Site
Global Finance Global Finance magazine selected CIBC as the "Best Consumer Internet Bank" in Canada and the "Best Online Consumer Credit Site" in North America in its 9th annual "World's Best Internet Banks" competition.
Climate Disclosure Leader
CIBC was selected for the second year in a row as a 2008 Climate Disclosure Leader by the Conference Board of Canada and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). CIBC is one of only five low-carbon impact sector companies in the 15 company leadership group out of the 200 most valuable companies by market capitalization listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
CIBC World Markets named Investment Bank of the Year
United Kingdom-based ACQ Finance Magazine named CIBC World Markets Investment Bank of the Year by for its strength in M&A. The award recognizes CIBC World Markets as the top M&A dealmaker among Canadian and U.S. investment banks.
CIBC World Markets wins two Canadian Dealmakers of the Year Awards
CIBC World Markets was recognized as a Canadian Dealmaker of the year for its key role as exclusive financial advisor to Fortis on its $3.7 billion acquisition of Terasen Inc. The transaction was also selected as the top Energy, Power and Utilities deal of the year.
CIBC Asset Management wins four at the Lipper Awards
CIBC Asset Management is pleased to have received four awards at last night's 2nd annual Lipper Fund Awards. These awards, in addition to the Canadian Investment Awards CIBC Asset Management won in late 2007, are testimony to the strength of the CIBC and Renaissance Investments fund families.
CIBC included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 7th consecutive year
CIBC was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an influential benchmark for socially responsible asset managers. CIBC is one of only two Canadian banks and 25 worldwide whose performance met the Index’s stringent criteria for inclusion.
CIBC among Canada’s best employers for new Canadians for 2008
CIBC has been selected by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) as one of Canada’s “Best Employers for New Canadians for 2008.” The award recognizes recipients for leading their peers in creating a workplace that welcomes new Canadians and allows them to make the most of their skills, education and talents.
The Canadian Society for Training and Development recognizes CIBC for internal learning excellence
CIBC was recognized by the Canadian Society for Training (CSTD) with a Gold Canadian Award for Training Excellence in Internal Learning. Specifically, CSTD judges cited CIBC's Internal Control Repository (ICR) Learning Program for its overall value to employees, and concluded that "the ICR Learning Program could be used as a model for blended learning."
Forrester Research Inc. ranks CIBC’s client website the strongest overall
CIBC’s client website, cibc.com, received the highest score in 2007 when comparing the overall scores of two separate studies conducted by Forrester Research Inc. in 2007.
Renaissance Investments wins two Canadian Investment Awards
Renaissance Investments took home two top honours at the 13th Annual Canadian Investment Awards. For the 5th consecutive year, the Renaissance Global Health Care Fund won in the category of Healthcare Equity Fund. In the category of Canadian Income Trust Fund, the Renaissance Canadian Monthly Income Fund took top honours.
Service Quality Management Group Inc. recognizes CIBC Telephone Banking IVR with customer satisfaction award for a 3rd time
CIBC Telephone Banking won an award for its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. The IVR has received the highest customer satisfaction rating in the 2007 Service Quality Management (SQM) Group Inc. Contact Centre Awards Program. CIBC also won this award in 2004 and 2006.
Two CIBC Executives named among Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada
CIBC’s Sonia Baxendale, Senior Executive Vice-President, Retail Markets and Jackie Moss, Executive Vice-President Human Resources, are included in the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network.
CIBC recognized by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce with a Healthy Business Award
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce recognized CIBC with a Healthy Business Award for its leadership and commitment to workplace health in the Halifax business community.
Canadian Immigrant Magazine recognizes CIBC as a Top Employer for Workplace Diversity
CIBC was recognized by Canadian Immigrant magazine in its October 2007 issue as one of 2007’s Top Employers for Workplace Diversity. CIBC was one of five organizations, and the only financial institution, chosen from a list of nominees by an independent panel of business and human resources experts.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) recognizes CIBC for its approach to climate change disclosure
CIBC was recognized as “Best in Class” for its approach to climate change disclosure in a report by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a coalition of 315 global institutional investors and asset managers representing more than $41 trillion in assets.
CIBC named to FTSE4Good Index
The FTSE4Good index is used by socially responsible investors who want to invest in companies that demonstrate exceptional corporate responsibility practices. CIBC has been included in the FTSE4Good since its inception in 2001.
CIBC included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 6th consecutive year
CIBC was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an influential benchmark for socially responsible asset managers. CIBC is one of only two Canadian banks and 25 worldwide whose performance met the Index’s stringent criteria for inclusion.
CIBC a member of the Jantzi Social Index since 2000
CIBC has been a member of the Jantzi Social Index since its inception in 2000. The Jantzi Social Index consists of 60 Canadian companies that pass a set of broadly-based environmental, social and governance rating criteria.
J.D. Power and Associates ranks President’s Choice Financial best in overall client satisfaction
President's Choice Financial® was ranked highest among Canadian mid-sized banks for client satisfaction according to an independent survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. President's Choice Financial scored 830 out of a maximum 1,000 points, the highest score for client satisfaction ever obtained in the Canadian banking industry.
CIBC recognized by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and the Institute of Corporate Directors Blue Ribbon Commission
The Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and the Institute of Corporate Directors Blue Ribbon Commission recognized CIBC for “innovative” and “best practice” executive compensation disclosure and transparency.
CIBC wins Sustained Success Award from the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada
The Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC) awarded the Sustained Success Award to CIBC and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. CIBC and the CBCF were also recognized by SMCC with an Award of Distinction in 2006 and received best in show and the top prize for Cause Sponsorship Marketing in 2005.
CIBC Asset Management wins the Lipper International Equity Award
CIBC Asset Management’s International Small Companies fund was recognized as the international equity fund of the year by the inaugural Canadian Lipper Fund Awards.
Bersin & Associates honours CIBC with learning and development award
Bersin & Associates recognizes CIBC with a Learning Leaders Program Award for Technology Excellence. CIBC won the award for implementing centralized regulatory compliance training for all employees. Bersin & Associates is a U.S.-based consulting firm specializing in enterprise learning and talent management research.
CIBC’s Regina Call Centre recognized with Contact Centre Employer of Choice Award
CIBC’s Regina Customer Contact Centre achieved the gold standard as a Contact Centre Employer of Choice (CCEOC). This designation is awarded based on employees’ feedback on their job and workplace satisfaction.
GovernanceMetrics International (GMI) positions CIBC better than 98% of global banking sector peers
CIBC scored better than 98% of global banking sector peers according to GMI. GMI's rating system assists institutional investors in evaluating the quality of a company's corporate governance and the impact that governance practices, plus certain environmental and social risk factors, may have on fund returns.
CIBC Asset Management wins two awards at 2006 Canadian Investment Awards
CIBC Monthly Income Fund awarded Canadian Income Balanced Fund of the Year, and the Talvest Global Health Care Fund won in the category of Healthcare Equity Fund.
CIBC’s OTIS program recognized with Financial Innovation Award
CIBC won a 2006 ifs/Capgemini Financial Innovation Award for its successful implementation of the Operations & Technology Integrated Strategy (OTIS). The OTIS program, designed to improve the way Global Operations delivers services to clients and business partners, prevailed over initiatives from four other global banks to earn the award for Most Effective Back Office Initiative-Mainstream. CIBC was the only Canadian bank to win an award in 2006.
CIBC receives top marks from the Canadian Society for Training and Development
DiscoverCIBC, CIBC's e-orientation program, was recognized by the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD), a professional association for workplace learning and performance practitioners. CIBC received one of several Canadian awards in the category "Best Internal Program."
Globe and Mail ranks CIBC 5th for Corporate Governance in Canada
In the 2006 Globe and Mail Report on Business Corporate Governance rating, CIBC scored 91 points - up one point from the previous year. The annual ranking annually acknowledges governance in Canadian Corporations.
Canadian Coalition for Good Governance Recognizes CIBC for best practices
CIBC was recognized by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance for exemplary disclosure and for demonstrating best practices in shareholder communications.
Frontier College awards CIBC with 2006 Fitzpatrick Award
CIBC was awarded with the Fitzpatrick Award from Frontier College for its continued commitment to literacy and learning across Canada.
CIBC Ranked 10th overall in the KPMG/Ipsos-Reid annual survey of Canada’s Most Respected Corporations
For the second year in a row, CIBC placed 10th in "Canada's Most Respected Corporations" survey conducted by Ipsos-Reid and sponsored by KPMG. The annual survey asks leading Canadian CEOs to name the Canadian companies they respect most. The poll also measures respect in a variety of categories.
JVS Toronto awards CIBC with Corporate Leadership Award
CIBC was presented with the Corporate Leadership Award by JVS Toronto in recognition CIBC’s efforts to provide a flexible and supportive workplace for persons with disabilities. JVS Toronto is a community-based agency that helps individuals to identify their educational and vocational goals, and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve those goals.
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