- Rohit Sharma, a cricketer and international cultural icon, has been appointed as the BMO Cricket Ambassador for the ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup.
Toronto, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2024 ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup lands in North America and the West Indies for the first time in June, BMO today announced a partnership with professional cricketer and international cultural icon Rohit Sharma as the Cricket Ambassador.
Rohit Sharma, who is loved by cricket fans all over the world, has won countless honors in various forms of cricket and broken many records. Indian and global cricket fans are looking forward to Rohit leading the Indian team in this year's ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma's ambition, passion, and success story inspire many people around the world, including fans who come to Canada to build new lives and achieve real financial success," said Sumit Sarkar, Head of Customer Growth and Segments at BMO. "Sports create a sense of community and purpose that transcends borders. Our partnership with Rohit embodies the global connection of cricket and allows us to meet the needs of new immigrants at any stage of their financial journey, connecting them with their new homes."
"In my career, I have witnessed how cricket unites and inspires fans across cultures and borders. With that same belief, I am excited to partner with BMO and play my role in empowering new immigrants to progress wherever they are," said Rohit Sharma. "I firmly believe that with the right support, hard work, and determination, any dream can be realized. I look forward to being a force that empowers fans, helping them pursue and achieve personal and financial goals together with BMO."
Through the partnership with BMO, Rohit will appear in promotional videos and social media posts, inspiring new immigrants to Canada to plan their new financial journeys. The Cricket Ambassador partnership is built on BMO's commitment to provide a convenient, digital banking experience, supporting new immigrants throughout their Canadian journey to help them achieve financial progress.
The Banking Tech Awards, an organization dedicated to recognizing key developments and innovations in banking, finance, and technology, awarded BMO's New to Canada program the Best Retail Banking Tech Application award in 2023. In November 2023, BMO's NewStart program won the Global Innovation Award from BAI and Qorus-Accenture Banking Industry Innovation Awards, highlighting BMO's relentless efforts in driving progress in the digital banking field and reflecting the bank's mission to provide exceptional bank experience across borders. BMO's NewStart program offers customers a complete set of first-class, personalized, and free banking products, including checking and savings accounts, tailored mortgage solutions, loans without credit histories, investments, and global remittances, helping them build wealth.
A New Starting Point Made Easier: BMO Helps Newcomers Achieve True Financial Progress
- BMO NewStart Program: BMO's NewStart program offers customers a complete set of first-class, personalized, and free banking products, including checking and savings accounts, tailored mortgage solutions, loans without credit histories, investments, and global remittances, helping them build wealth.
- Pre-Arrival Account Opening Program: Eligible online applicants in jurisdictions served by BMO's leading digital banking program can have their pre-arrival bank account applications for BMO reviewed instantly. The program also enables applicants from 13 countries/regions to open bank accounts and, where applicable, international student GICs before arriving in Canada in just a few minutes. BMO SmartProgress: To help them transition smoothly, BMO SmartProgress is a free online financial education program that provides new immigrants with custom, on-demand, and interactive learning experiences. This financial knowledge platform is designed to help new immigrants understand the Canadian banking system and help them develop good financial habits when starting a new life. The platform includes videos and tools to help new immigrants better understand complex financial topics such as budget and credit management, homeownership, and investing for the future.
- BMO Newcomer Talent Program: BMO's Newcomer Talent Program is a recruitment initiative for displaced persons, immigrants, and refugees, providing support and job opportunities in Canada and the United States. The program includes a personalized recruitment page that makes it easy for job seekers to introduce themselves to BMO and find job opportunities in Canada and the United States.
- BMO's NewStart program offers customers a complete set of first-class, personalized, and free banking products, including checking and savings accounts, tailored mortgage solutions, loans without credit histories, investments, and global remittances, helping them build wealth. The Banking Tech Awards, an organization dedicated to recognizing key developments and innovations in banking, finance, and technology, awarded BMO's New to Canada program the Best Retail Banking Tech Application award in 2023. In November 2023, BMO's NewStart program won the Global Innovation Award from BAI and Qorus-Accenture Banking Industry Innovation Awards, highlighting BMO's relentless efforts in driving progress in the digital banking field and reflecting the bank's mission to provide exceptional bank experience across borders.
For more information on how BMO can help new immigrants in Canada achieve financial progress, please visit the website.
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