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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS and TORONTO, ONTARIO and CHICAGO, ILLINOIS--(Marketwired - April 18, 2013) - BMO Financial Group today announced it will donate $25,000 to One Fund Boston to help provide assistance to those affected by Monday's bombings in Boston.

"We were heartbroken to see the devastation in Boston," said Doug Stotz, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, BMO Financial Group. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We want to help them, and we hope that our contribution will help alleviate some of the difficulties they face. At the same time, we want to thank the brave first responders and citizens who came to the aid of the victims."

One Fund Boston has been set up to raise money to help the families most affected by Monday's tragic events.

About BMO Financial Group

Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $542 billion as at January 31, 2013, and more than 46,000 employees, BMO Financial Group provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.

BMO Financial Group has had a presence in Boston since 2003 through BMO Capital Markets, whose office on High Street employs over 20 people.