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REPEAT-Media Advisory/Save the Date-BMO Media Panel: The European Debt Crisis and the North American Investor

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and the potential impact on North American markets and investors

- Panellists include: Eoin Fahy (Kleinwort Benson Investors, Ireland), Paul Taylor (BMO Harris Private Banking/BMO Global Asset Management, Canada) and Jack Ablin (BMO Harris Private Bank, United States)

TORONTO, ONTARIO and CHICAGO, ILLINOIS and DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND--(Marketwire - May 23, 2012) - The fate of the Eurozone continues to make international headlines, with several countries facing ongoing sovereign debt issues and political change.

To help put the situation in context for investors, BMO is hosting a media panel featuring experts from Europe, Canada and the United States. Topics they will address include:

What is the likelihood that Greece will exit the Eurozone this year?
Will the G8 joint statement issued over the weekend calling for measures to boost growth and lower debts have any real impact?
How will new the leadership in France affect the situation? Will French-German cooperation on the European economy become more strained?
What should North American investors watch for this summer? Where is the smart money going? Are there any solid investing opportunities in Europe?

WHAT:	BMO Media Panel: The European Debt Crisis and the North American Investor

WHO:	Eoin Fahy, Chief Investment Officer, Kleinwort Benson Investors (Dublin)
	Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking & BMO Global Asset Management (Toronto)
	Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Harris Private Bank (Chicago)

WHEN:	Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. ET

WHERE:	Media are invited to participate through conference call:
	Toronto: 416-340-8061
	North American Toll Free: 866-225-0198
	International: +800-6578-9898
	Participant Passcode for call: 4133788

For further information:

Media contacts:
Rachael McKay, Toronto
(416) 867-3996
Rachael.mckay@bmo.com

Jim Kappel, Chicago
(312) 461-2478
Jim.Kappel@harrisbank.com