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TORONTO, ONTARIO and CHICAGO, ILLINOIS and DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwire - Sept. 30, 2011) - World markets were buoyed by apparent progress in Europe with German lawmakers supporting an enhanced bailout fund for the eurozone's debt-ridden countries. However, market volatility remains a mainstay around the world, with different regions affected in their own ways. BMO Financial Group is hosting a media conference call to examine the unique challenges faced by investors in key North American, European and Asian markets.

Four experts will provide their insight on Canada, the U.S., China and Europe. Areas that will be addressed include:

• How have local markets been performing?
• Who and what have been hardest hit, and why?
• How have governments responded?
• Where is the smart money going?
• What's happening in China and Asia?
• Do emerging markets hold the answer to the global recovery?
• Are solutions to be found locally, or is there a need for a collective undertaking worldwide?

WHAT:	BMO Global Markets Media Panel
WHO:

• Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking
• Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Harris Private Bank
• David Hogarty, Head of Strategy Development, Kleinwort Benson Investors Dublin Ltd.
• Serge Pepin, Head of Investments, BMO Investments Inc.

WHEN:	Friday, September 30, 2011, 11 AM (ET)

MEDIA DIAL IN:	416-641-2144 / 866-696-5910 / 800-8989-6336
	Pass code: 2283230