TORONTO, May 7, 2026 – CIBC has been recognized by Global Banking & Finance Review with three awards highlighting the bank’s commitment to client-focused solutions and digital innovation for students, youth and newcomers across Canada.
Global Banking & Finance Review’s awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence through innovative solutions, strong customer outcomes and service that helps clients meet their goals.
“CIBC is focused on delivering modern, digital-first banking experiences that help clients get started efficiently and with ease – whether they’re opening their first account, beginning post-secondary or starting their journey in Canada,” said Sandra Rondzik Popik, Vice-President, Client Segments, CIBC. “These awards reflect the strength of our youth, student and newcomer offers and tools that help clients track and manage their finances with confidence.”
CIBC’s 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review awards include:
- Best Bank for Youth & Students – Canada (second consecutive year)
- Excellence in Innovation – Youth & Student (second consecutive year)
- Best Retail Banking Product – Canada: CIBC Smart® Account for Newcomers (first-time win)
Helping students live their best lives
As students and their families navigate their finances, CIBC provides support, tools and everyday banking solutions to help them pursue their ambitions.
CIBC Best Student Life Bundle is a first-in-market, digital offer for new CIBC international and Canadian post-secondary clients that allows them to apply for all the essential student banking products in a single application (15 minutes or less), including a no-monthly fee Smart Start chequing account and free memberships with Skip+ and Student Price Card.
Students also have access to CIBC Smart Planner, an intuitive budgeting tool within the CIBC Mobile Banking App that helps:
- Create and manage budgets
- Access timely spending details and insights
- Track progress and stay on top of financial goals
Supporting newcomers at every stage
CIBC supports newcomers throughout every step of their journey with products, tools, and personalized advice to help them get settled in Canada.
With the CIBC Newcomer Bundle, newcomers can earn up to $2,500 in value, starting with the CIBC Smart Account for Newcomers.
Newcomers can also benefit from convenient access via CIBC’s award-winning Mobile Banking App and the CIBC Smart Guide to Canada, which offers personalized tools and resources tailored to their journey. In addition, the CIBC Smart Arrival program is available to permanent residents, foreign workers, and international students in 16 eligible countries, enabling them to open and fund a Canadian account before arrival.
Refer a student, youth or newcomer to CIBC and earn $75.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 15 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre.
For further information: Alexa Xuereb, CIBC Public Affairs, alexa.xuereb@cibc.com or 416-784-7909
