Office address: Suite 1400, 888 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3K4, Canada
Website: www.peoplestrust.com
Year established: 1985
Company type: Financial services
Employees: 455+
Expertise: Commercial mortgages, deposit services, money movement, embedded finance, deposit and lending platforms, and securitized and specialty lending
Parent company: Peoples Group
CEO and key people: Grant MacKenzie, President and CEO
Financing status: -
Peoples Trust is a prominent name in Canada’s financial services industry, offering a wide range of residential mortgages and commercial lending solutions. It operates as Peoples Group and maintains a trust company and a chartered bank subsidiary, called Peoples Bank. The firm holds headquarters in Vancouver and has offices in Toronto and Calgary. Peoples Trust is a subsidiary of Alberta-based holding company Triple Five Group.
Established in 1985, Peoples Trust began as a provider of residential and multi-family mortgage products. It also offered clients competitively priced guaranteed investment certificates (GICs). Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include RRSPs, TFSAs, e-Savings accounts, prepaid cards, and payment solutions. People Trust holds partnerships with the world’s largest payment solutions providers, including Visa, Mastercard, Interac, and American Express.
Peoples Trust offers a range of financial products and services, including:
commercial mortgage lending and investment: tailored borrowing solutions for individuals and companies, leveraging local market knowledge and real estate financing expertise
retail lending: residential mortgages, consumer loans, and alternative financing options
deposit services: competitive rates on savings accounts, GICs, RRSPs, and TFSAs, with the convenience of online and mobile banking
commercial mortgages, services & securitization: expertise in CMHC and conventional lending for various projects, including mortgage servicing for investor clients
payment solutions & card services: range of services for merchants and custom solutions for fintechs, showcasing innovation in the payments area
Peoples Trust emphasizes quality and personalized customer service to stand out in a market dominated by larger institutions. The company's culture is built on providing excellent service and focusing on what's important to customers to deliver a world-class personalized customer experience.
Grant MacKenzie began his tenure as president and CEO of Peoples Group in March 2016. Prior to this, he served as consultant and advisor to his eponymous consulting firm. MacKenzie boasts more than three decades of industry experience. Over the years, he has held various senior leadership roles, including as CEO of Canadiana Financial and Macquarie Financial, and COO of Cervus Financial.
MacKenzie has been instrumental in steering Peoples Trust towards growth and diversification. Under his leadership, the group has expanded its corporate family. This includes the establishment of Peoples Bank of Canada and the introduction of new brands and products. His commitment to providing the best in personalized, professional service has been a cornerstone of the company's success.
Peoples Trust’s focus on expanding its product offerings and market footprint makes it well positioned to thrive in the dynamic financial services landscape. The company’s commitment to quality and customer-centric approach will continue to drive its journey forward.
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