MONTREAL, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laurentian Bank Financial Group (TSX:LB) released its 2020 Social Responsibility Report today as a complement to its Annual Report to shareholders.

As the Bank approaches its 175^th anniversary, we are proud to highlight our long-standing commitments to our customers, shareholders and employees as well as our environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements of the past year.

This year’s report also outlines the Bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the implementation of health and safety measures for our customers and employees, offering credit relief programs for our customers, and providing financial support for communities hit hardest by the pandemic.

The report is available online at laurentianbank.ca.

About Laurentian Bank Financial Group

Founded in 1846, Laurentian Bank Financial Group is a diversified financial services provider whose mission is to help its customers improve their financial health. The Laurentian Bank of Canada and its entities are collectively referred to as Laurentian Bank Financial Group (the “Group” or the “Bank”).

With more than 2,900 employees guided by the values of proximity, simplicity and honesty, the Group provides a broad range of advice-based solutions and services to its personal, business and institutional customers. With pan-Canadian activities and a presence in the U.S., the Group is an important player in numerous market segments.

The Group has $44.2 billion in balance sheet assets and $27.8 billion in assets under administration.

Information:

Fabrice Tremblay
fabrice.tremblay@lbcfg.ca
Office: 514 284-4500, ext. 40020
Cell: 438 989-6070