News Releases

- 2012 award is 9th in a row for Sinclair, 2nd for Hutchinson

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

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features great prizes and giveaways

- Six out of 10 Canadians are planning a vacation during the upcoming holidays

- Canadians plan to spend an average of $560 on travel during the holiday season

- Use of reward points for travel continues to increase

- One quarter of Canadians have family and assets abroad

- More than one-third of international asset holders are not familiar with the taxes and laws pertaining to their wills

- Assets abroad can include second properties, bank accounts and investments

- Corporate executorship is key to managing an estate with global components

New Findings from BMO Financial Group and Chrome River Survey Reveal Heavy Reliance On Manual Processes

- Companies are not investing in new processes and systems to improve how billable expenses are managed.

- Most frequent travelers in professional services businesses rely on manual processes to manage, monitor and capture client billable expenses.

- Drawn out reimbursement cycles result in lost revenue.

- A corporate card program paired with a sophisticated expense management system can eliminate the need to manually reconcile expenses.

On December 12th BMO's Jack Ablin, Scott Graham and Paul Taylor will discuss potential resolutions along with market and economic implications

- Canada's first bank steps in for two-year commitment to refresh gallery and educational programs

- BMO, the official bank of the Calgary Stampede, has long ties to the city and province; open for business in 1886

On December 12th BMO's Jack Ablin, Scott Graham and Paul Taylor will discuss potential resolutions along with market and economic implications

- $1.5 million donation largest in UFV's history

- BMO's largest one-time donation in B.C.

- UFV Plaza will become Chilliwack's newest business education centre

Former branch donated to University of the Fraser Valley - BMO's largest one-time donation in B.C.

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

- Customers offered extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in four different languages

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle

- Total annual alcohol sales on pace to top $19 billion

- Wine continues to uncork stronger sales; consumers willing to pay a premium

- Canadian wineries expected to benefit from holiday spike

- Two-thirds of Canadians say they have an RRSP, up six per cent from 2011

- Three-quarters of those surveyed plan to contribute the same amount or more compared to last year

- Average amount contributed in 2011 was $4,670

- Majority either seldom or never max out their contribution in a given year

- Total unused RRSP contribution amount to exceed $1 trillion by 2018

BMO donates $500,000 to help establish Catalyst's Inclusive Leadership Initiative

- The BMO / Catalyst Inclusive Leadership Practice Centre (ILPC) will draw together corporate leaders who are interested in creating development opportunities that will help emerging leaders build more inclusive workplaces around the globe.

- Centre will employ networking, educational and research opportunities to provide organizations with the necessary knowledge and resources to advance, grow, and sustain dedicated employee resource groups.

- BMO's Institute for Learning (IFL) will be the flagship location for in-person training and certification of these learners.

Savings, paying down household debt and holiday gifts top uses for year-end bonuses

- Twenty-six per cent of working Canadians expect to receive a year-end bonus

- Eighty-six per cent of those who anticipate receiving a bonus believe it will be the same or more than last year

- Half of Canadians who expect to receive a year-end bonus will use it to save/invest or pay down household debt

- New BMO branch represents a $1.2 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

Only one-in-ten will take on debt to finance spending

- Men are more likely than women to go into debt over the holidays (14 per cent versus 11 per cent)

- One-third of Canadians plan to increase use of rewards for holiday spending in 2012

- BMO InvestorLine wins Best Use of Technology Award

- Success attributed to the launch of adviceDirect, the most significant innovation in Canadian direct investing since the introduction of online investing

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

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features great prizes and giveaways

- While no toy is dominating sales, traditional names such as Monster High and LEGO are going strong.

- The popularity of iOS and Android have turned the mobile games category on its head; games using these systems are set for solid growth.

- This year has the longest holiday shopping season, with 32 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

- Almost two-thirds say they are not in total control of their emotions when investing

- More than forty per cent feel they are not investing enough

- Lack of money and access to advice cited as top reasons for not investing

- Almost two-thirds say they are not in total control of their emotions when investing

- More than forty per cent feel they are not investing enough

- Lack of money and access to advice cited as top reasons for not investing

- Almost two-thirds say they are not in total control of their emotions when investing

- More than forty per cent feel they are not investing enough

- Lack of money and access to advice cited as top reasons for not investing

- Forty per cent say emotions play a role when making investing decisions

- Two-thirds are not in total control of their emotions when investing

- Majority of Canadians have invested on impulse

- Anticipation, trust and fear are the most common emotions felt by investors

- BMO: Informed decision-making critical to reaching financial milestones

- BMO investment expert will share exclusive B.C. results from a new investor attitude study and provide local and national financial market commentary

- Includes a tour of acclaimed local artist Ian Wallace's current exhibit - "At the Intersection of Painting and Photography"

Save hundreds in interest costs by consolidating to one low monthly payment

Allows investors to hold physical, allocated silver instead of paper or certificates

- More than 40 per cent are worried about how their children will be able to afford post-secondary education

- A four-year university degree can cost more than $60,000 today; could rise to more than $140,000 for a child born in 2012

- Opening an RESP for your child can be a critical part of a strategy to save for post-secondary education

- Set aside an emergency fund that is equal to three to six months of your income

- BMO report shows pricey Vancouver and Toronto housing markets weakening

- Regina and Calgary still seeing solid price gains

- Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey places BMO InvestorLine first among bank-owned online brokerages; top three overall

- BMO also takes top honours in client satisfaction user survey

- Success attributed to ongoing leadership in providing clients with the resources needed to invest with confidence, capping off a strong year that included the launch of ground-breaking adviceDirect service

- Saving $10 a day by bringing your lunch to work could save you $2,600 every year

- Twenty-five years of brown-bagging your lunch for four days a week could save you $110,000 towards retirement

- Fans and Horse welcomed at BMO's Toronto Headquarters

- Effective use of design, layout, and web techniques

- Report presents a compelling shareholder proposition

- Governance information is complete and concise

- Forty-four per cent of Canadians plan to shop online on Cyber Monday; 50 per cent plan to shop online during the holiday season

- Shopping malls still top destination for Canadian holiday shoppers

- Number of Canadians who plan to cross border shop in the U.S. down from 2011

- More than 40 per cent are worried about how their children will be able to afford post-secondary education

- A four-year university degree can cost more than $60,000 today; could rise to more than $140,000 for a child born in 2012

- Opening an RESP for your child can be a critical part of a strategy to save for post-secondary education

- BMO investment expert will share exclusive B.C. results from a new investor attitude study and provide local and national financial market commentary

- Includes a tour of acclaimed local artist Ian Wallace's current exhibit - "At the Intersection of Painting and Photography"

- Almost one-third of Canadians include art, coins, stamps and wine as part of their financial wealth

- Canada's art auction market valued at $62 million

- Due diligence essential to making wise art investment

- U.S. job market improves as economy gains momentum

- Canadian economy should see modest growth over the next 12 months

- Divided Congress will reach bipartisan compromise to avoid a fiscal cliff

- Germany feeling effects of Eurozone debt crisis

BMO recognized for exemplary training and skills development, high employee engagement and exceptional financial benefits.

- BMO S&P/TSX Laddered Preferred Share ETF (ZPR) is uniquely designed to reduce the risk of changing interest rates compared to the preferred share market

- BMO AM's ETF offering now has 48 funds

- U.S. job market improves as economy gains momentum

- Canadian economy should see modest growth over the next 12 months

- Divided Congress will reach bipartisan compromise to avoid a fiscal cliff

- Germany feeling effects of Eurozone debt crisis

- Eighty-five per cent of Canadians are confident that their financial plan will help them achieve financial goals such as buying a home, having children and saving for retirement

- Two-thirds have a financial plan; 44 per cent review their plans a few times a year

- BMO's Financial Planning website offers a variety of online calculators, worksheets and checklists to help Canadians feel more confident about reaching their goals

- Non-residential construction and population growth in major cities' downtown cores create business opportunities

- New BMO branch represents a $2.2 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in four different languages

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle

BMO will mark Transgender Day of Remembrance by holding an education and awareness session for its branch leaders on transgender issues

- Eighty-five per cent of Canadians are confident that their financial plan will help them achieve financial goals such as buying a home, having children and saving for retirement

- Two-thirds have a financial plan; 44 per cent review their plans a few times a year

- BMO's Financial Planning website offers a variety of online calculators, worksheets and checklists to help Canadians feel more confident about reaching their goals

- However, 2012 contribution levels remain flat year over year

- Report reveals gaps remain in TFSA knowledge - even among those with an account

- One-in-five TFSA holders have made withdrawals in 2012

- However, 2012 contribution levels remain flat year over year

- Report reveals gaps remain in TFSA knowledge - even among those with an account

- One-in-five TFSA holders have made withdrawals in 2012

- Seventy-nine per cent of Canadians made a charitable donation in 2012, an increase of more than 10 per cent from 2011

- Average donation in 2012 is $557, up from $487 in 2011

- Ontario led the country with 85 per cent having made a donation and giving the highest average amount, followed by the Prairies and Atlantic Canada

- Health, anti-poverty and animal welfare are most popular causes to support

Initiative adds Toronto chapter to provide peer-to-peer advisory services for women entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level

- Seventy-nine per cent of Canadians made a charitable donation in 2012, an increase of more than 10 per cent from 2011

- Average donation in 2012 is $557, up from $487 in 2011

- Ontario led the country with 85 per cent having made a donation and giving the highest average amount, followed by the Prairies and Atlantic Canada

- Health, anti-poverty and animal welfare are most popular causes to support

New product helps Canadians support important conservation initiatives across the country

- Percentage of the value of every credit card transaction goes to WWF-Canada

- BMO customers can earn AIR MILES reward miles or CashBack rewards

- AIR MILES Collectors can redeem 190 reward miles for a tax-deductible $20 donation to WWF-Canada

- Seventy-nine per cent of Canadians made a charitable donation in 2012, an increase of more than 10 per cent from 2011

- Average donation in 2012 is $557, up from $487 in 2011

- Ontario led the country with 85 per cent having made a donation and giving the highest average amount, followed by the Prairies and Atlantic Canada

- Health, anti-poverty and animal welfare are most popular causes to support

- BMO research analysts to provide holiday sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday and the holiday shopping season

- Media are invited to hear from leading industry experts about trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors

Advisory Group Provides Guidance for Women Entrepreneurs Looking to Take the Next Step.

- Real-time, simple application process provides protection and peace of mind

- BMO life, accident and illness insurance coverage now available anywhere, anytime

- Canadians can choose among eight innovative insurance plans

Advisory Group Provides Guidance for Women Entrepreneurs Looking to Take the Next Step.

- Majority give themselves a passing grade in financial literacy

- Canadians most familiar with RRSPs, TFSAs and GICs; not as familiar with DRIPs, ETFs and RDSPs

- Half feel their knowledge of financial concepts has improved since the financial downturn of 2008

- Young Canadians least familiar with financial concepts

- Spending Up: Canadians plan to spend $1,610 this holiday season, up from $1,397 in 2011

- Planning Ahead: The majority of Canadians will begin their holiday shopping before December; three-in-ten before November

- Men twice as likely as women to be a last-minute shopper