News Releases

- Three-quarters of Canadians plan to travel this fall spending an average of $2,563

- The majority will use a credit card or cash to pay for travel costs

- Canada and the U.S. are the top travel destinations this fall

- Report shows who plans to travel the most, and how much they'll spend

- Almost two-thirds of Canadian investors identify receiving investing tips and recommendations as the top reason for buying and selling

- Other key drivers include changes in interest rates and stock indexes, corporate news and global political developments

- The significant increase in the availability of financial news in recent years has not made Canadians more active traders

BMO sponsorship will include event support, mentorship and advisory council membership

Dedicated advisors from SBSB, a part of BMO Financial Group, named to "Top Financial Professionals List for 2013" for third consecutive year

- Popularity of banking apps surging, with two-thirds of users downloading a financial app within the past year

- Financial apps are most often used to check account balances, review transactions, manage bills and make money transfers

- Canadians have an average of 14 apps and use them on a weekly or daily basis

- BMO releases report on outlook for economy, labour market and housing market in London

- Diverse economy a major strength for Southwestern Ontario city

- Manufacturing sector to benefit from U.S. recovery

- 2013 marks the third consecutive year that BMO Harris Private Banking has taken the top honour

- BMO Harris Private Banking's strong client relationships and high-quality wealth management solutions among the factors that set it apart from competitors

Glen Shields Sun Devils, BMO Team of the Week 2011 Champions, to celebrate the opening of new field with Vaughan Mayor and Councillors

- Canadian post-secondary students expect, on average, a starting salary of $50,668

- Males expect more than females: $52,938 versus $48,096

- Actual average earnings for university and college graduates with two years of work experience is $45,000

Team has chosen the Club des petits déjeuners du Québec as the recipient of $5,000 donation from BMO

Media are invited to attend this annual event showcasing a number of leading companies in the for-profit education industry

- Sensational international equestrian competition ends in a jump-off for first place between Germany, Belgium and France

- Dedicated crowd of 78,494 horse jumping fans stayed through the rain for an exciting finale

- First responders treated to BMO Suite tickets as a show of support for their heroic work during the June flooding crisis in southern Alberta

- Six provinces see increases, led by Ontario and Alberta

- Part-time jobs jump by nearly 42,000

- BMO survey: Canadian workforce increasingly optimistic about hiring intentions and job security

- Expecting record attendance by investors & real estate CEOs and CFOs from the U.S. and Canada

- Topic of M&A to underscore discussions

- Keynote address by renowned real estate investor, Sam Zell

- Students in B.C. most likely to start a business

- Fewer than one-third are very confident they will find a job in their field of study

- Three-quarters of students with an RESP say that they would not have been able to afford university or college without one

- Eighty-four per cent of students without an RESP wish they had one

- Four-year university degrees can cost more than $60,000; costs could rise to $140,000 for a child born in 2013(i)

- The majority found their savings fell short of what was required

- Those without sufficient savings to cover unexpected expenses are likely to sell assets or rely on friends/family for financial support

- TFSAs, savings accounts and non-registered investments are the most popular options for stashing emergency savings

- First responders receive complimentary tickets to BMO Suite as a show of appreciation for their heroic work during the June flooding crisis in southern Alberta

- Germany defends its 2012 championship title in $350,000 show-jumping team event

- "Captain Canada" Ian Millar has led the team on more than 30 occasions in this event and hopes to vault Canada back to the top

Certain U.S. dollar funds now available for purchase in Canadian dollars; Series T6 tax-efficiency option added to recently launched SelectTrust(TM) Portfolios and trust versions of ETF Portfolios

- Graduating student artists from across Canada will display their award winning work at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) in Toronto from October 2 to 27, 2013

- Exhibit launch held on Tuesday October 1, 2013

Media are invited to attend this annual event showcasing a number of leading companies in the for-profit education industry

-- $658,000 is the average amount Boomers feel they each need to have for retirement, but the average amount they have saved is $228,000

-- They want to retire at age 59 but believe that they will need to work until 63

-- Part-time jobs and selling their homes and cherished possessions are among ways they expect to earn extra cash to make up for the financial shortfall

- Financial revival in Japan could boost demand for Chinese exports

- Positive 1.9 per cent surge in Canadian retail sales is welcome news

- Eight in 10 Canadians comfortable with their job security, an increase of 17 per cent from last year.

- 53 per cent believe their company is growing, up 25 per cent from 2011.

- Half of Canadians expect they'll receive a promotion or raise this year.

- More than half of investors look to traditional media such as TV and newspapers for investing information and advice

- One-third use social media sources such as LinkedIn, Facebook for investing insights

- TV and business news shows viewed as being the most trustworthy source, whereas blogs are the most credible social media source

- Poll reveals 78 per cent of post-secondary students plan to use rewards and discount programs to reduce day-to-day expenses

- Seventy-seven per cent have set a budget before heading off to school

- Canadians plan to spend an average of $428 on back-to-school purchases-up from $362 last year, an increase of 18.2 per cent

- Parents spending average of over $500 per child in post-secondary studies

- Quebecers plan to spend the most on back-to-school shopping, with Ontarians planning to spend the least

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

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours - open six days a week

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 11 different languages