Robert Wittmann, new CEO and president of Jameson Bank. Mr. Wittmann is a 25-year veteran in financial services. His career included executive positions at RBC and Travelex Commercial Foreign Exchange. Jameson Bank is a schedule one bank, insured by the CDIC.

New CEO and President Brings Mandate of Managed Growth for Jameson Bank

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(Toronto, April 13, 2010) – In a planned strategic move, the board of directors of Jameson Bank recruited 25-year veteran Robert G. Wittmann as president and chief executive officer. With a background at major chartered banks—and as co-founder of a foreign exchange company—Mr. Wittmann brings a broad spectrum of skills to carry out a mandate for planned growth and evolutionary change to Jameson Bank.

“I’m thrilled to have been chosen,” Mr. Wittmann said today. “Jameson provides an exciting opportunity to grow, rather than simply steer, a bank that blends agility and customized solutions with the security of a chartered bank.”

Mr. Wittmann’s leadership in the financial services industry is highlighted by significant expertise in foreign exchange, money markets, regulatory matters, private equity and consumer and commercial credit for small to large businesses.

25-Year Career in Financial Services

Mr. Wittmann co-founded Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange and managed the company as chief executive officer.

Earlier in his distinguished career he served as senior vice president of Travelex Commercial Foreign Exchange. His responsibilities included building the commercial foreign exchange business in the United States and Canada. He also developed skills in growing global portfolios as managing director of RBC Capital Markets from 1989 to 2004. Prior to RBC, he began his career at the Bank of Montreal.

“Jameson Bank is truly fortunate to welcome such a dynamic and seasoned leader as our new president and CEO,” said Jameson Bank Chairman Raymond Chang.  “Rob is exactly the right person to take Jameson Bank to the next level of growth and service to our customers.”

Jameson Bank CEO Robert Wittmann assumes responsibilities immediately, with a mandate to steadily grow Jameson Bank into a leadership position in treasury banking and foreign exchange.

Background Robert Wittmann

Mr. Wittmann is a past member of the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee (CFEC), chair of the Canadian Committee for Professionalism (CCFP), and served as director, treasurer, and president of the Financial Markets Association of Canada (FMAC). He was the regional executive for the Americas of the Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI).

Mr. Wittmann holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Finance) degree from the University of Manitoba.

Background Jameson Bank

Jameson, established in 1988, is now a Canada-chartered schedule one bank, insured by the CDIC. With a special focus on treasury banking, Jameson has become known for personalized service to clients of all sizes, with particular expertise in foreign exchange. Jameson defines their service style with the promise: “A business bank where You are our most important customer.”

For more information, please contact

Lara Dewar Laurie

VP Operations & Human Resources

Direct - 416-643-7391

Lara.dewarlaurie@JamesonBank.com

Website: http://www.jamesonbank.com

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SME Businesses Demands the Same Level of Service as Large Enterprise, Propelling Growth for Jameson Bank in British Columbia

With 83 percent of businesses in British Columbia classified as small businesses, only one chartered bank is directly focused on catering to their needs. Jameson Bank, made popular in Canada with its “concierge banking” approach to small and medium enterprises, has grown by word of mouth in British Columbia, helped by a steady base of very loyal customers.

“Demand for our white glove approach was so strong we recently recruited a new local expert in Vancouver,” said James Lau, vice chairman at Jameson Bank.

Madleine Rab, recently of Citizens Bank, joins the Jameson team locally, with a mandate to grow the market share of Jameson Bank in British Columbia, “an important and successful market for us,” she said. “Vancouver is a hub of economic activity and the main gateway to Asia Pacific. With our diverse mix of businesses and people, the Jameson concierge services are very popular.”

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