BMO's Indigenous Bond Recognized as Social Bond of the Year by Environmental Finance
BMO's labelled Indigenous Bond, the first of its kind from a North American bank, has been named Social Bond of the Year – Financial Institution by Environmental Finance's Sustainable Debt Awards 2026. The CAD $200 million bond, issued in October 2025, supports Indigenous-owned businesses and communities in Canada. The bond was structured with Cedar Leaf Capital, Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer.
Topics: bond issuance corporate social responsibility financial institution Indigenous communities sustainable finance