News Releases

- Assets under management have grown more than 30 per cent in first two months of 2012

- BMO ETFs led Canadian ETF industry in growth in 2011; ranked #1 in customer loyalty

- BMO ETFs growth being driven by fixed income, strategic non-indexed and yield-oriented equity ETF offerings

- BMO ETF Report: new product offerings, innovation and price competition will drive industry growth in 2012

- Debt is the number one barrier preventing Canadians from saving for retirement

- Almost half of Canadians aged 50 to 59 currently have mortgage debt

- Debt in retirement can be a threat to financial security

- Shorter amortization is an excellent option to become mortgage-free sooner

- Online tool helps parents teach children the value of money

- Includes suite of tools, advice, interactive games, and access to leading experts

- Leger report reveals only 54 per cent of parents have discussed household finances with their children

- 37 per cent are not confident their children have a firm grasp of money management

- Open a new Kids Discounted Banking Plan, deposit $25 in coins or cash, and BMO will deposit an additional $25

- New BMO branch near the Mill Woods Town Centre represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- BMO's 2.99 per cent fixed low-rate mortgage offers a five-year shield against rising interest rates; maximum 25-year amortization reduces the mortgage balance faster

- BMO's five-year fixed rate provides a shield against rising rates for a longer period of time

- BMO's shorter 25-year amortization reduces the mortgage balance faster

- 2.99 per cent rate minimizes the cost of homeownership over time

- BMO invites new and existing customers to enjoy the benefits of this offer

- Get pre-approved at BMO by March 28 and take three months to find the right home within your budget

- 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 2.99 per cent

- BMO is helping Canadians become mortgage-free faster

- More than 80 per cent of Canadian women are responsible or share responsibility equally for household financial decisions

- However, only 30 per cent of women feel the financial services industry is effectively addressing their needs

- Sixty-one per cent of women want more detailed information from their investment advisors

- BMO Nesbitt Burns is involved in several initiatives to help promote the advancement of women in financial services; launches new client education site to help women manage their wealth

- Introduces new 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- Lowers rate on 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization to 2.99 per cent