Our Story & Impact

40 years of Canadian financial innovation

Creating a future with expanded banking options for Canadians

Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. We’re the force making change happen, proudly working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers and merchants while fostering a more dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem. Our exceptional service across Deposits, Lending and Payments empowers our clients to bring unique visions to life that benefit more Canadians.

1985: ESTABLISHED
600+: EMPLOYEES
3: OFFICES
1,500+: CLIENTS

What we believe in

Because we’re a boutique institution, we aren’t all things to all people. Instead, we focus our resources on a specific set of products and services to provide you with the highest level of customer service.

Our mission

To deliver innovative and scalable financial products that drive our clients’ success

Our vision

To give Canadians innovative choices in financial service

Our offerings

We’re a purpose-built partner for fintechs, providing disciplined, transparent, and long-term support.

Payments

From card issuing and merchant acquiring sponsorship to money movement services, we help make payments faster, more secure, and effortless.

Lending

Supporting housing initiatives from affordable rentals to purpose-built developments.

Deposits

A variety of deposit products designed to serve individual consumers and businesses.

We are one

Peoples Bank of Canada and Peoples Trust Company operate as separate, regulated entities under the Peoples Group banner. We are a made-in-Canada financial institution with a collective commitment to innovation and client service.

A message from David Raju, Interim President & CEO

At Peoples Group, we partner with financial institutions and fintechs to provide the infrastructure and expertise that transform bold ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions.

Canada’s financial landscape is changing rapidly, and we are evolving with purpose. We operate at the intersection of technology and capital — helping expand access to financial services for markets that have been underserved and supporting financing solutions Canadians rely on. Our role is to make the complex possible, responsibly and at scale.

We are the trusted technology collaborator that Canada’s financial ecosystem depends on — making it possible for innovative ideas to become reliable, lasting experiences. We champion the innovations that change how Canadians interact with their finances, because every meaningful financial vision deserves a strong foundation to succeed.