President and CEO of Laurentian Bank speaking at the Annual Scotiabank Financials Summit

MONTREAL, Aug. 26, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Réjean Robitaille, will be speaking at the Annual Scotiabank Financials Summit to be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Toronto. Mr. Robitaille's presentation will begin at 11:15 a.m.

During the course of his address, Mr. Robitaille will review Laurentian Bank's objectives and strategies for development. To listen to Réjean Robitaille's conference, please visit the Laurentian Bank's website at www.laurentianbank.ca, in the Investors section, under the Laurentian Bank tab.

About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a pan-Canadian banking institution that has more than $34 billion in balance sheet assets and $37 billion in assets under administration. Founded in 1846, Laurentian Bank was selected in 2012 as one of the 10 winners of the Canada's Passion Capitalists program in recognition of its sustained success through the promotion of passion within its ranks. The Bank employs more than 4,200 people.

Recognized for its excellent service, proximity and simplicity, Laurentian Bank serves more than one million clients in market segments in which it holds an enviable position. In addition to occupying a choice position among consumers in Québec, where it operates the third largest branch network, the Bank has built a solid reputation across Canada in the area of real estate and commercial financing thanks to its teams working out of more than 35 offices in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. Its subsidiary, B2B Bank, is a Canadian leader in providing banking products as well as investment accounts and services to financial advisors and brokers, while Laurentian Bank Securities is an integrated broker, widely recognized for its expertise and effectiveness nationwide.

SOURCE: Laurentian Bank of Canada