Canadian Western Bank · Edmonton, AB Canada ·(Pink Sheets: CBWBF)(Toronto: CWB)

With all of Canada's Big Six banks firmly entrenched in the eastern provinces (and increasingly moving south of the border into the US), Canadian Western Bank remains committed to the Great West. It offers banking products and services to businesses and individuals through more than 30 branch offices in western Canada; some 90% of its loans are made in British Columbia and Alberta. The bank's consumer services include residential mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit products. Its Canadian Direct Insurance unit offers home, auto, and travel coverage. Canadian Western Trust provides investment and trust services, while Valiant Trust performs corporate trust, stock transfer, and employee benefit plan services. To read the full description, subscribe now.