News Releases

- RDSPs can help provide financial security for individuals with disabilities

- The program combines the advantages of tax deferred investment growth with the opportunity to receive government subsidies

- However, despite the many advantages of RDSPs, only 13 per cent of Canadians with disabilities have an RDSP account

On October 24th, BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin will discuss the potential implications of the U.S. election as well as other key global market drivers

Inaugural report tracks confidence in Canada's housing market among Canadian homeowners

- Buying intentions: 46 per cent intend to buy a property in the next five years; however, the market would cool quickly if prices increase by five per cent

- Price expectations: Most homeowners in Canada expect modest price increases in all cities and provinces over the long term with the exception of those in Vancouver

- Mortgage affordability: Over half have made cutbacks over the past year to make mortgage payments

- Team's strong regular season record clinches playoff spot

On October 24th, BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin will discuss the potential implications of the U.S. election as well as other key global market drivers

- Equities expected to resume their upward trend

- The U.S. housing market has improved and consumers are spending more compared to Q2

- Significant drop in yield on Italian and Spanish 10-year bonds suggests lower perceived risk in the Eurozone

- China's stimulus measures demonstrate the country is on track for a soft landing

- BMO to hold BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Nights in 40 Canadian Hockey League arenas from October 23 to December 12 as part of year two of its four-year partnership with the Canadian Hockey League

- BMO's Ultimate CHL Fan Contest will provide a lucky fan in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Western Hockey League (WHL) and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with a trip for two to the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon

- Most with a will intend to keep their money in the family, with 60 per cent designating it to their children

- Almost a third of children know they are included in their parents' will but do not know exactly what they will receive; 17 per cent are not aware that they are in the will at all

- Ongoing communication with immediate family is among key factors to ensure effective estate planning

- Investor interest expected to remain solid into 2013

- Momentum in Canada's largest business centres continues to build

According to BMO Economics, new data shows market continuing to shift into buyer's favour

- New Eagle Landing BMO branch represents a $1.7 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in four different languages

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including weekends

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

Report shows that compared to big businesses, almost twice as many small business employees telecommute in Canada

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in eight different languages

- Six-in-ten small business owners have seen the value of their business grow over the past five years

- Creating a family legacy seen as one of the most valued factors in owning a small business

- Succession planning critical to smooth business transition process