Rates
Let your money do the work for you with great rates.
Let your money do the work for you with great rates.
There's more to a credit union than just banking.
We know that strong financial literacy is key to making informed decisions about money.
We offer industry leading business account rates.
Connect with our Business Banking team
Located at 1 James Street South in Hamilton.
We know that strong financial literacy is key to making informed decisions about money.
We know that strong financial literacy is key to making informed decisions about money.
In today’s dynamic economic environment, finding the right balance between security and growth is essential. Our Business Market-Linked Guaranteed Investment Certificates provide you with the best of both worlds—protection for your principal and the potential for higher returns on your business investments.
A market-linked GIC is ideal for businesses that:
At maturity, your principal and any return earned, will be deposited into the account you designated at the time of purchase.
The terms and conditions of this product do not provide the option of redeeming this investment before maturity.
Return is calculated based on the variation in the benchmark prices between the issue date and the maturity date, up to the maximum cumulative return indicated on your purchase agreement. For full details on how to calculate the return, please refer to the market-linked GIC terms and conditions. Many of the companies in the reference basket pay out dividends.
No, the Business Market-Linked GIC is intended to mimic the performance of the reference basket but the securities in the reference basket are not being purchased. As a result, at maturity you have 100% principal protection, and a return that can vary from 0% to the maximum cumulative return, as determined by the variation in price of the securities, but no dividends or other distributions that some companies may payout to their shareholders.
If a market event were to occur, such as a merger or stock split, the securities in the basket could change. If a security in the basket changes, the calculation of the return would be based on the new security and not the original one.
FirstOntario’s Business Market-Linked GICs are designed to mimic the performance of a group of recognized companies across a variety of economic sectors while our Global Business Market-Linked GIC also diversifies across a variety of countries.
Our Business Banking Group is also available to discuss our Commercial Market-Linked GICs which are fully customizable and tailored to your business’s unique financial goals. Whether you're planning for long-term stability or seeking to optimize surplus cash flow, our solutions provide the security and flexibility you need.
*Maximum annual compound rate of return. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Returns are based on the performance of the securities of the companies outlined above and could be nil at maturity. The principal amount of a market-linked GIC is guaranteed and is repayable upon maturity. Market-linked GICs are non-redeemable. Terms and conditions for market-linked GICs are included with your market-linked GIC purchase agreement and are also available at any FirstOntario branch.
Online policies • Privacy • Internet Security • Legal • Accessibility Statement • Market Conduct Code • Site Map
FirstOntario Credit Union © Copyright 2025