EQ Bank named #1 Bank in Canada on Forbes list of the World's Best Banks 2021 News provided by Share this article Share this article TORONTO, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, has been named the #1 Bank in Canada on the Forbes list of World's Best Banks 2021. The World's Best Banks were selected based on over 43,000 consumer surveys representing 28 different countries. This is EQ Bank's first time being named to this prestigious list. "As Canada's first-born digital bank, it's a remarkable achievement to rise to the rank of Canada's #1 Bank in just a few years," said Andrew Moor, President and CEO of Equitable Bank. "Being recognized alongside not only our Canadian peers, but also globally is a testament to the success we've had in challenging what's always been done and changing the way people think about everyday banking."