Who we are
Canada’s largest financial cooperative.
The history of our financial cooperative
Our services, innovative ideas and community-driven actions are all rooted in the same principles that inspired our founding in 1900. Find out more about our journey, our cooperative beginnings and the socioeconomic role we play.
A full range of financial and insurance services
Personal and Business services
Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance
Property and Casualty Insurance
Key highlights
10 million+
members and clients$638 million
given back to members and the community1 $510.2 billion
in total assets
It’s all about people
- 57,530 employees
- 2,244 board members
Prestigious honours
- Named Canada’s Bank of the Year for 2025 External link.by The Banker magazine. This title recognizes our performance in digital innovation and sustainable finance, an especially meaningful distinction given our status as a cooperative.
- Named one of the world’s top financial institutions in 2025 by Forbes
2 magazine and the only one to rank in the top 15 of Canada’s top 100 employers.3 - Ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and Greenest Employers in 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
4 - Ranked 32nd in the world, and 4th among financial institutions, in the World’s Top Companies for Women
5 by Forbes magazine. - Awarded the Platinum Parity Certification from Women in Governance for best practices in achieving equal representation of women at every level of the organization.
Our presence in Quebec and Ontario
- 189 caisses and branches
6 - 547 points of service
- 8 Desjardins 360d spaces in universities
- 18 Desjardins Business centres to support entrepreneurs at 65 locations
- 1,260 ATMs – the largest network in Quebec
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Financial highlights
$3,811 million in surplus earnings after taxes and before member dividends
23.7% tier 1A capital ratio
Financial publications and responsibility reports
Refer to our official publications and read all about our financial performance, strategic approach and how our commitment to our members, communities and the environment is at the heart of what we do.
Our cooperative values
Our values are tied to our cooperative nature. They guide the decisions of employees, managers and directors.
Money at the service of human development
We view money as a tool to support the autonomy and development of people and communities. Everything we do is for our members and clients.
Personal commitment
Members, employees and directors contribute to and are personally invested in our development.
Democratic action
We’re a democratic organization, meaning that all members can participate in shaping the priorities for their cooperative, according to the “one member, one vote” principle.
Integrity and rigour
We’re committed to doing everything we can to earn and maintain the trust of our members, clients and partners. This means demonstrating honesty, objectivity, competence and transparency, while complying with all regulations governing our business and management practices.
Solidarity with the community
We contribute to our community’s socioeconomic development to share the wealth and support sustainable prosperity. Our commitment to individuals and communities is based on kindness and mutual assistance.
Intercooperation
We pool our resources to best meet member and client needs.
Our values at work
Read how the vision of our presidents has helped bring our cooperative values to life, enriching the lives of individuals and communities.