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    MEDIA ADVISORY/SAVE THE DATE-Europe at the Crossroads: Today BMO Panel Provides Outlook on Economy and Markets

    TORONTO, ONTARIO and PARIS, FRANCE--(Marketwire - Aug. 24, 2011) - The European economy has experienced its most turbulent period in recent memory. From debt crises in Greece, Italy and Spain, to falling growth in Germany and the UK, plus ongoing doubts about the long-term viability of the euro, observers and investors are looking for answers on what might be over the horizon and what strategies might help investors cope with the situation.

    BMO's Chief Economist and former Fed economist Dr. Sherry Cooper, BMO Harris Private Banking Chief Investment Officer Paul Taylor and BMO Capital Markets's Paris-based Head of Equities for Europe Matthieu Debost will provide an update on the latest economic and market developments in Europe, along with their predictions for what might be over the horizon. The discussion will also touch on issues that have been top of mind for BMO clients.

    WHAT: BMO Economic and Market Outlook Panel on Europe
    WHO: Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist, BMO Financial Group
    Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking
    Matthieu Debost, Head of Equities – Europe, BMO Capital Markets
    WHEN: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET
    WHERE: Media are invited to participate through conference call:
    Toronto: 416-641-2144
    North American Toll-free: 1-866-696-5910
    International: +800-8989-6336
    Participant passcode for all: 7245762

    Please note that while the majority of this call will be conducted in English, questions may be addressed to Mr. Debost in French.

    Contact us to confirm attendance or if you have any questions.

    For further information:
    Media Relations Contact:
    Peter Scott, Toronto
    (416) 867-3996
    PeterE.Scott@bmo.com

    Amanda Robinson, Toronto
    (416) 867-3996
    amanda.robinson@bmo.com

    Ronald Monet, Montreal
    (514) 877-1873
    ronald.monet@bmo.com

    Jim Kappel, Chicago
    (312) 461-2478
    jim.kappel@harrisbank.com
    www.bmo.com