For the third year in a row, the creative team behind TD Stories – the Bank's in-house editorial site run by Corporate and Public Affairs (CAPA) in both Canada and the U.S. – received award nominations for its branded journalism.
TD Stories’ interactive piece on TD Terrace was nominated for a prestigious Digital Publishing Award in the “best digital design” category. These awards recognize the best in Canadian journalism, and TD Stories was one of the few non-traditional news organizations to receive a nomination.
This recognition builds on the team’s success. Last year, the team became two-time winners in the Best Content Marketing Program in Financial Services at the 2023 Content Marketing Awards (CMAs). The team was also a finalist in the Best Topic-Specific Video as Part of a Content Marketing Program category for its "TD Explains" TD Economics videos.
Whether you're a TD Stories first-timer, or longtime reader, take a moment to peek at some 2024 highlights, as selected by our team.
How reconnecting with my Filipino heritage helped me become a better leader
Margarita de Guzman was 12 years old when her family immigrated from the Philippines to Canada. After spending years downplaying her background, the TD executive learned to embrace her culture – and is now encouraging others to do the same.
Forever Proud: Celebrating 40 years of the Church & Wellesley branch
In 1984, TD became the first major Canadian financial institution to open a branch in the heart of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community, becoming a physical manifestation of the Bank’s commitment to inclusion. To celebrate the TD branch, we spoke to key figures in its history.
Jennie Platt: How Mentorship Helped Me Bring My Whole Self to Work
Your bowtie or your career.
Believe it or not, there was a time in my life when I felt like that was a real choice being presented to me. I was still early in my career journey and working at a financial institution in the United States. I had recently come out to my parents and family and had just embarked on the exciting – albeit scary – journey of figuring out how I wanted to express myself in the workplace.
Introducing the first-of-its-kind dog ATM (automated “treat” machine)
The TD dog ATM features a puppy paw mat with motion detector that dispenses free dog biscuits, alongside a brushed metal bowl.
How Twin Brothers from Buffalo Built the First Black-Owned Barbershop Franchise in the U.S.
Damian Johnson and his twin brother, Jermaine, are the embodiment of the American Dream – they started out cutting each other's hair in their kitchen as young boys in Buffalo, New York, to founding No Grease!, a multi-million-dollar company and the first Black-owned franchise barbershop in the country.
Inside TD Terrace, the new skyscraper changing the Toronto skyline
Some TD colleagues in Toronto are moving into a new building known as TD Terrace, a skyscraper purpose-built to foster engagement, collaboration, and a campus-style work environment.
TD Bank's Community Mortgage Loan Officers Making Homeownership Dreams a Reality
It's a dream not realized by everyone – the dream of owning a home. TD Bank is aiming to change this with its experienced team of Community Mortgage Loan Officers (CMLOs). They are deployed across the TD footprint and are laser-focused on reaching those traditionally shut out of the housing market.
To celebrate the campaign’s 10th anniversary, TD Chief Marketing Officer Tyrrell Schmidt and Michael Armstrong, Vice President, North American Brand & Sponsorships, spoke about the success behind #TDThanksYou.
Why is Multi-Generational Home Buying on the Rise? And What Are the Benefits of Buying with Family?
So, what is multi-generational home buying and why the increase in the past few years?
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) stated in a recent report that this type of homebuying serves several purposes, including the ability for younger generations to care for their elders, to get a home that may have been financially out of reach or even just to be closer to family and enjoy the time they have together.
(Almost) everything you need to know about renewing a mortgage
Patrick Smith, Vice President, Product Management, Real Estate Secured Lending at TD, answers some of the most common questions about mortgage renewals.
Collaboration is Key to Creating Affordable Housing
TD Bank is setting out to lead efforts to create more and preserve existing affordable housing options for purchase and to rent, focusing mostly on the communities in its Maine to Florida footprint. On April 30, 2024, TD Bank held its first-ever Housing Summit at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Bank of Canada cuts overnight rate to 4.75% - What does that mean for homebuyers and homeowners?
The Bank of Canada announced it is cutting its overnight lending rate for the first time since early in the pandemic to 4.75%. What does this decision mean for homeowners and potential homebuyers?
Better Together: Supporting Transgender Entrepreneurs for A Thriving Economy
Dani Fiore, a Pennsylvania music educator, found themselves with just one month to find a studio space and launch their new business in 2023. Fortunately, Dani had just joined Own It!, a TD Bank sponsored business development program for transgender and gender expansive entrepreneurs.
The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and saving for home ownership
Learn about the new First Home Savings Account and how it could help you save for your first home.
Fraud prevention: Eight things your bank would never ask you
Fraudsters will often target potential victims by posing as a bank employee, and then making unusual requests. To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, learn to recognize some of the things banks would never ask you to do.
The Chosen First Name feature offers customers the option to use a first name that is different from their legal or given name on their online accounts and cards, with more functions on the way. Its been a journey for TD to provide this feature as initial planning started in 2021. Chosen First Name that's not only important to the LGBTQ2+ community, but also to other demographics like the Multicultural community and more. Chosen First Name is important to many, including the LGBTQ2+ community multi-cultural communities and others.
5 security features you may not have known are included with your TD Access Card
Lost your TD Access Card? Don't worry, you can now lock your debit card from the TD app. In fact, there are many security features that come standard with your TD Access Card.
Mortgages 101 – (Almost) Everything you've ever wanted to know about mortgages
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking for the next place you'll call home, it's important to know how the mortgage process works. Here's a breakdown of some of the key terms you should know to help you throughout your homebuying journey.
Looking to rent or buy in 2024? Here are some things you should know
TD Economist Rishi Sondhi helps explain what’s going on in Canada’s rental and homebuying market right now, and what we could expect in 2024.
Unleashing Digital Innovation: Transforming Banking and Beyond
Growing up, Missy Stewart learned to "figure it out and find a solution."
"That's a trait that's just built into my human nature. My whole life I've operated in the unknown and learned how to grow up fast and figure things out," she said. "For example, my dad painted houses, my mom cleaned houses, and they never knew what it took to go to college. From entrance exams to applications, recommendations, and paying for it. I just had to figure things out and sometimes needed to be creative along the way."
How one TD colleague helped prevent a customer from falling victim to the 'grandparent scam'
When a regular customer came into his branch asking to withdraw $8,000 on suspicious circumstances, TD customer experience manager Paul Marion started digging deeper, and helped a customer avoid falling victim to the "grandparent scam."
A look inside the state-of-the-art TD Terrace branch
Inside the Bank’s newest skyscraper, TD Terrace, is a ground-level branch fitted with the latest technologies and innovations.