Bank of Montreal

Reference number: 124788

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • BMO Capital Markets

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC000365
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
129 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal Pq, H2y 1l6, Canada, Canada

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
George Alexander Cope Director Jul 1961 25 Jul 2006
Eric Richer La Fleche Director Feb 1964 20 Mar 2012
Janice May Babiak Director Feb 1958 23 Oct 2012
Martin Stewart Eichenbaum (Dr) Director Aug 1954 31 Mar 2015
Lorraine Mitchelmore Director Nov 1962 31 Mar 2015
William Darryl White Director Aug 1971 24 May 2017
David Edwin Harquail Director Sep 1956 5 Apr 2018
Craig Wyeth Broderick Director Apr 1959 27 Aug 2018
Madhu Ranganathan Director May 1964 7 Apr 2021
Stephen John Dent Director Mar 1961 7 Apr 2021
Hazel Cynthia Adele Claxton Director Sep 1960 30 Aug 2023
Brian Floyd Mcmanus Director Sep 1967 28 Oct 2024
Diane Louise Cooper Director Sep 1959 28 Oct 2024
Tammy Lynne Brown Director Aug 1970 4 Dec 2025
Pascale Elharrar Secretary Not published 7 Jul 2025

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 020 8126 9354
Fake email addresses (2)
  • compliance@bmo-europe.com
  • info@bmo-europe.com
Fake websites (1)
  • bmo-europe.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank of Montreal FCA authorised?
Yes, Bank of Montreal (FRN 124788) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bank of Montreal?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bank of Montreal to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bank of Montreal a scam or clone?
Bank of Montreal is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Bank of Montreal's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bank of Montreal's FRN is 124788. You can verify it on the FCA register.