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BMO Bank of Montreal today expanded its retail presence in the Southwestern Ontario city of London with the opening of the new Oakridge bank branch at Oxford & Hyde Park.

"The opening of our new Oakridge branch demonstrates the strength of our commitment to serving the people of London and the surrounding area," said Shane Butcher, Vice President, London District, BMO Bank of Montreal. "With our expanded presence in the community we can ensure that our customers continue to be able to access all the financial services they need at a location convenient to them."

At 4,000 square feet, with fifteen staff members, the new BMO branch is a full service operation that offers a complete range of personal and commercial financial services to its customers including loans, mortgages, and personal and commercial banking services. In addition, the new branch gives customers on-site access to a wide range of investment, wealth management, and financial advisory and planning services.

The branch also features a convenient drive-through ABM machine.

BMO Bank of Montreal is a member of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest financial services providers in North America. BMO Financial Group serves clients across Canada and in the United States through its Canadian retail arm, BMO Bank of Montreal, through its Chicago-based Harris Bank, a major U.S. mid-west financial services organization, and through BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of Canada's leading full-service investment firms.

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