News Releases

- Vast majority of Canadian investors are proud of the way Canada's economy has performed relative to those of global peers

- Possibility of a U.S. recession identified as the number one potential threat to Canadian prosperity

- Other areas of concern include ongoing problems in the Eurozone, slowing growth in China and India and tensions in the Middle East

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has established the Kids In Sports Foundation, which helps youth athletes in Toronto and provides support for an inner-city soccer facility

- Assets under management have increased more than 60 per cent in the first half of 2012

- First introduced in June 2009, BMO's ETF line-up has grown to 44 funds, including several industry firsts

- Recent growth being driven by fixed income, core holdings, and income-oriented products

- Canadian public decides 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion through online voting August 13-27

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Three spots remaining amongst the list of finalists

- BMO Junior Reporter contest winners will interview Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, rodeo cowboys and other special guests at BMO Kids' Day

- Franchised businesses account for more than 40 per cent of all retail sales

- More than 78,000 franchises across Canada employ over 1.5 million people

- BMO offers advice for Canadians considering buying a franchise