Bank of Montreal Expands Brokerage Business in Tokyo with Barclays Hires

Bank of Montreal has recruited senior bankers from Barclays to bolster its brokerage operations in Tokyo. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the Canadian bank's strategy to capitalize on Japanese interest in foreign securities. As Canada's third-largest lender, Bank of Montreal aims to enhance its presence in the Japanese market by leveraging the expertise of these new hires. This move is part of a broader effort to expand its international footprint and meet the growing demand for overseas investment opportunities among Japanese investors.