News Releases

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians have already contributed to an RRSP, up seven per cent from this time last year and up 12 per cent from two years ago

- The average amount contributed to an RRSP in 2013 was $3,518

- One-third of Canadians who will not contribute to an RRSP this year cite "lack of funds available" as the reason

Gives customers an immediate way to track and manage money

- Almost two thirds of entrepreneurs work more than 40 hours per week, which is above the average of just under 35 hours per week for the average American worker

- A majority do not have a succession plan in place for their business

- Reviewing income options, learning how to minimize taxes and choosing an insurance plan are among factors business owners should take into consideration

- High-net-worth Americans will give an average of $12,394 to charities in 2014, with holiday season donations accounting for more than one quarter (29 percent) of annual giving

- Forty-three percent will spend more this holiday season than they did in years prior to the 2008 recession, paying an average of $10,525 for gifts and holiday-related expenses

BMO recognized for: workplace diversity, employee learning and new-parent support programs

Annual event to take place December 9-10 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York

Honour comes as The Globe and Mail recognizes BMO InvestorLine as the top bank-owned online brokerage in Canada