News Releases

- Prices still rising in most markets, but softer sales will likely persist

- New mortgage rules will chill market further

- BMO to host a complimentary barbecue at Chinook branch to celebrate 100 year partnership as official bank of the Calgary Stampede

- In 1912, BMO had 12 branches in Alberta, with three in Calgary; today there are 100 branches in the province and 30 in Calgary

- Newly relocated BMO branch represents a $4.5 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- BMO's Harris Private Bank Report examines relationship between payroll and performance in Major League Baseball

- Toronto Blue Jays' $75 million payroll suggests a .496 winning percentage

- Tale of two teams in Chicago: White Sox punching above their weight; Cubbies struggling this year

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

- July 17th media call with feature BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin and Dublin-based Eoin Fahy of Kleinwort Benson

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

- Team's past fundraising initiatives have helped the London Food Bank, the Reforest London Campaign and the Canadian Liver Foundation

- New state-of-the-art BMO branch represents a $4.7 million investment into the community

- BMO returns to historic location

- 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

BMO's Annual Business Survey shows that businesses are divided on outlook for economy, but are looking to improve productivity through investments

BMO Bank of Montreal survey shows concern for youth migration from rural to urban Canada

- As new mortgage rules take effect, many Canadians are unaware of the changes

- One-quarter believe the maximum mortgage amortization is 30 years or more

- Study looks at how new mortgage rules affect intent to buy

Moderate growth likely for the remainder of 2012

- Guinness World Record Adjudicator officially declares Toronto has broken the world record

- Torontonians kick and set 1,288 soccer balls into place at Yonge-Dundas Square forming a 57.92m2 (624 ft2) mosaic of the BMO logo

- $30,000 donation from BMO, MasterCard Canada and the AIR MILES Reward Program made to Kids Help Phone to continue their work helping kids in need

- Soccer Balls will be donated to the MLSE Team Up Foundation

- More than 1,000 soccer balls will be required to fill 62 square-metre field.

- At noon today public had assembled approximately 350 balls and filled 12.9m2 (136 ft2).

- Thousands of free ice cream cones and soft-drinks helping visitors beat the heat.