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Industry leaders from 27 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

- Panelists included some of the firm's top investing experts from around the world

- Comments made during the call were based on a just-released report, Secular Outlook 2014-2019

Industry leaders from 27 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

- Majority believe that balancing risk and the long-term rate of return are the most important things to consider in this market environment

- Eighty per cent report that they require help determining their risk tolerance and finding well-suited investments

- Eighty-six per cent say they would use an investment product designed specifically to maximize returns for their given risk level

Industry leaders from 27 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

Industry leaders from 27 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

- New equity and fixed income ETFs give investors opportunities for income and growth

- Non-currency hedged and currency hedged products provide investors with more choice

- Since its introduction in 2009, BMO AM's ETF business has expanded to 58 funds and more than $12 billion in AUM

- Both men and women in relationships think they are in charge of key retirement decisions

- Eighty-seven per cent of couples report having had a conversation about retirement, yet only a quarter of couples have had a detailed discussion

- Conflict over finances identified as the #1 potential threat to a happy marriage

- BMO Economists and Financial Experts available for commentary and analysis

- What impact will the budget have on retirement, housing, small businesses and personal investing?

- Self-Directed clients will now pay a flat fee of only $9.95 per equity trade with no minimum account balance or trade activity requirements

- Until March 10, 2014, open a new account and invest $100,000 to get $300 cash back and 300 free trades

- Better growing conditions have yielded sharply lower feed prices

- Hog and cattle prices expected to remain elevated throughout 2014, supporting producer margins

- Gen X and Y are upbeat about their ability to purchase a home, send their kids to university and live a comfortable retirement

- However, spiralling real estate markets, delaying parenthood and a lack of retirement savings are some of the factors that have changed the landscape for these cohorts

- Opening and contributing to various savings vehicles early will help ensure financial expectations are met

- New websites offer clients account management services and the ability to execute trades in Traditional Chinese

- Chinese-Canadian population is set to more than double by 2031

- To mark the Lunar New Year, BMO InvestorLine is offering Chinese-speaking clients an $88 cash bonus when they open a new account and deposit $25,000 or more

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

- Diverse economy a major strength for Canadian capital

- Federal finances on improving track

- BMO has created a new division for Eastern Ontario with its headquarters in Ottawa

- Almost one-third of respondents plan to rely 'heavily' on the CPP/QPP, despite the fact that the average CPP payout is less than $600 a month

- Eighty-eight per cent will look to personal savings, including RRSPs, to play a role in covering the costs of retirement

- Thirty-four per cent are hoping to win the lottery to come up with the money they need for their retirement years

- Third consecutive year auto sales have grown, up 10 per cent since 2011

- Innovation in auto manufacturing fueling consumer demand

- Canadian ETF industry assets currently stand at $63.1 billion, an increase of almost 12 per cent over year-end 2012

- BMO S&P/TSX Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF was the top selling individual ETF in Canada last year

- In 2014, ETF providers will focus on launching fixed income alternatives, unhedged products and funds that offer innovative exposure options

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Ten BMO mutual funds and ETFs awarded FundGrade A+ Rating for 2013

- Canadians saved an average of $8,764 last year; set savings target higher at $9,635 for 2014, an increase of 10 per cent

- Report reveals a significant annual drop in the percentage of Canadians who did not save anything

- According to Statistics Canada, the household saving rate rose to 5.4 per cent in Q3 of 2013 from 5.0 per cent in 2012

Leading food experts from Willard Bishop and BMO Capital Markets provide insights on industry prospects

BMO achieves highest ranking among financial institutions from North America

- Seventy-three per cent feel that technology has helped them become more informed investors

- Financial news websites, real-time stock websites and online brokerages ranked as the top technology platforms for receiving information

- Eighty-seven per cent of Canadians feel that personalized advice is a top influencer when looking to make informed investment decisions

- This amount is two and a half times more than the average of what Canadians as a whole feel they need for retirement

- Ninety-five per cent of high-net worth Canadians are optimistic about their ability to save for retirement, versus 69 per cent of all Canadians

- Eighty-six per cent of the country's affluent are upbeat about their investments

BMO now provides corporate retirement services to companies with operations in both the U.S. and Canada

- Low dollar benefits manufacturing, tourism, retailers

- Opens a growing number of emerging markets permitting Canadian companies to make exports part of a comprehensive and diversified business strategy

- BJ Rogi from De Winton, AB and Olivia Whissell from Calgary, AB named winners of the BMO Junior Reporters Contest

- Braden Lunn from Calgary, AB and Brett Moravec from Airdrie, AB named BMO Kids Blue Line Experience winners; will join Team Cherry and Team Orr in pre-game skate

- Four-in-ten employees expect the size of their workforce to increase this year

- Low interest rates and improving U.S. economy creating attractive investment opportunities

- Over one-third of Canadian workers telecommute

- Among those who have already contributed, 64 per cent have contributed at least $2,000 and 40 per cent $5,000

- Canadians contributed an average of $3,544 to their RRSPs last year

- Only one-in-three with an RRSP usually contribute the maximum

- Hear from 29 leading North American oil and gas companies focused on the development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources

- Keynote speaker E. Russell "Rusty" Brazile, President & Principal Energy Markets Consultant, RBN Energy

- Eighty per cent of Canadians will be making at least one resolution for 2014

- More than one-third of all resolutions made will be related to personal finances

- Sixty per cent who have made financial resolutions in the past have kept them

- Eighty per cent of Canadians will be making at least one resolution for 2014

- More than one-third of all resolutions made will be related to personal finances

- Sixty per cent who have made financial resolutions in the past have kept them

- Fifty-two per cent plan on giving money this holiday season; 49 per cent will donate food/other items; 23 per cent will volunteer

- Seventy-seven per cent of Canadians donated in 2013

- Average donation amount in 2013 was $580, up from $557 in 2012

- The majority of Canadians claim to be knowledgeable about the TFSA, however just 11 per cent can identify eligible investments and only 19 per cent know the new annual contribution limit

- TFSA holders plan to contribute an average of $3,625 this year

- Cash is the most common component being held in TFSAs, followed by mutual funds and GICs

- Two-thirds of Canadians believe there will be a market correction in the next decade

- Canadians' interest in purchasing Guaranteed Income Certificates increases significantly as the return on investment also increases

- Many Canadians believe GICs help provide peace of mind and ease of budgeting

- Majority of Canadians wait until the new year to start thinking about their income tax return

- Eighty-eight per cent feel they are familiar with income tax issues

- However, the majority of Canadians remain unfamiliar with key income tax deadlines, including those related to charitable donations, final RRSP contributions and TFSA withdrawals

- Calgary holds title of strongest major housing market while Toronto defies predictions of crash and Vancouver market springs back to life

- Affordability and job growth support Montreal housing market

- BMO Housing Market Scorecard suggests markets favour "buyers'" in Montreal, "sellers'" in Calgary and are generally "balanced" in Toronto and Vancouver

BMO Economics Report 'A Tale of Four Cities' examines the state of Canada's four largest housing markets

BMO Economics Report "Tale of Four Cities" examines the state of Canada's four largest housing markets

- Calgary housing prices sit at an affordable four-times median family income

- Immigrants and young Canadians flocking to the city, drawn by better job prospects and rising wages

- BMO Housing Market Scorecard indicates a "sellers" market for Calgary

BMO Economics Report "Tale of Four Cities" examines the state of Canada's four largest housing markets

- Benchmark prices currently sit at more than six-times the median family income -- pricey for many potential buyers

- Condo prices weaken modestly amidst record supply levels

- BMO Housing Market Scorecard indicates a "balanced" Toronto market

BMO Economics Report "Tale of Four Cities" examines the state of Canada's four largest housing markets

- Vancouver home sales vaulted 50 per cent from earlier lows to near normal levels

- Housing prices sitting at eight times the median income - the highest among the four largest cities

- Vancouver swings from "buyers" market to "balanced" according to BMO Housing Market Scorecard

The strategy's focus will be to identify high growth franchises in order to generate returns through a balance of growth and income and will be led by Christopher Darling

New funds offer maturity guarantee on principal with automatic monthly resets to lock in gains, balanced ETF investment options and death benefit guarantee

- Canadians plan to spend $689 on holiday travel

- Domestic holiday travel remains most popular

- Intent among Canadians to shop on Cyber Monday increases 11 per cent from 2012

- Digital wallets growing in popularity as 50 per cent of Canadians plan to shop online this holiday season

- Fifty-five per cent of Canadian seniors give themselves an "A" or "B" compared to 45 per cent of Canadians overall

- However, with how capital gains and dividends are taxed, almost 80 per cent of Canadians aged 45+ either have it wrong or do not know

- More than 40 per cent of Boomers do not comprehend the tax implications of making a withdrawal from a RRIF

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Call the BMO RRSP Media Hotline at 1-866-298-8385 or e-mail Veronica Bart at veronica.bart@bmo.com

- Intent among Canadians to shop on Cyber Monday increases 11 per cent from 2012

- Digital wallets growing in popularity as 50 per cent of Canadians plan to shop online this holiday season

Crucial funding raised for CF research and care in Toronto

- Black Friday shopping among Canadians approaching Boxing Day's popularity

- Canadians planning to spend an average of $292 on Black Friday sales, with Atlantic Canadians expected to spend the most

- BMO Economics forecasts an increase of nearly two per cent in holiday retail sales

- Regina tops the list, followed by Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon

- Ranking looks at income, job prospects, housing affordability, taxes

- BMO report shows hiring intentions of small business owners

- Almost two-thirds identify personal finances as the top issue on their minds

- Twenty-two per cent focus on vacation planning and other leisure pursuits; 14 per cent focus on their love life

- Fifty-nine per cent have a financial plan, down five per cent from last year

Expands longstanding partnership between BMO and the CHL

Lanny McDonald and Jim Peplinski named Head Coaches

Mike Vernon, Joel Otto, Paul Reinhart named Assistant Coaches

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- Three-quarters of high-net worth Canadians are either donating the same or more than before the 2008 recession

- They will be giving an average of $5,217 to charitable causes this year

- Health, children's charities and community projects are among their favourite causes to support

- Consumer spending expected to grow at a modest 2 per cent through the holiday season

- Lack of blockbuster items weigh on North American toy sales

- Promotional battle expected in the retail apparel space

Exhibition explores how period of radical change inspired the great artists of the 20th century; tickets go on sale Nov. 15