CALGARY, Jan. 14, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank of Canada's Private Banking 1859 is making its entrance in Western Canada with the launch of its first branch in the heart of Calgary. The official opening, which took place last night, marks the first step in its expansion strategy for Western Canada, notably in BC and Alberta, over the next few years.

"Private Banking 1859 is taking private management into a new era, with unequalled delivery of innovative, effective services and solutions that respect the needs expressed, executed in exemplary fashion by a team dedicated solely to our clients' success," explained Meghan Meger, President of Private Banking 1859 – Western Canada. "Clients will enjoy exceptional accessibility and response time, and even more comprehensive, intuitive and customized solutions."

New image
To reflect a new image, the name was changed from Private Wealth 1859 to Private Banking 1859. This more closely corresponds to the perceptions and evolution of the Canadian market while emphasizing the diversity of the banking services offered to clients in search of highly personalized wealth management.

Along with the new name is a new graphic signature, in black and titanium. "The logo is a monogram that symbolizes the myriad multidimensional connections between Private Banking 1859 and its clients. Although our new image is decidedly more contemporary, there is still continuity with our origins, since 1859 honours the year that National Bank was founded," added Ms. Meger.

To learn more about the services offered by Private Banking 1859, visit www.privatebanking1859.ca.

About National Bank of Canada
With $216 billion in assets as at October 31, 2015, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. The Bank has close to 20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

SOURCE National Bank of Canada

Image with caption: "(Left to right): Luc Paiement, Executive Vice-President –Wealth Management and Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, National Bank Financial; Meghan Meger, President of Private Banking 1859 – Western Canada; Louis Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Canada; and Éric Bujold, President, Private Banking 1859. (CNW Group/National Bank of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20160114_C5348_PHOTO_EN_598603.jpg