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- 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

BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and Canada

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

- BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available throughout election day and as the ballots are counted on election night to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and Canada

- BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available throughout election day and as the ballots are counted on election night to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and 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 six different languages

BMO the only Canadian bank to be recognized at the 2012 Americas M&A Atlas Awards

- Management fees have been reduced for certain BMO ETFs

- Announcement comes soon after BMO's ETF business surpasses $7 billion in assets under management

- One-in-three Canadians identify a comfortable retirement as their number one financial goal to achieve over their lifetime.

- However, 40 per cent are not confident in their ability to save for retirement and 41 per cent may use the sale of their home to make up for the shortfall

- Relying on your home to fund retirement could be a risky venture; personal savings must play a more significant role in retirement preparedness

- Only six per cent of students use their credit cards to pay for school expenses

- Of that six per cent, only three-in-10 expect to graduate with more than $1,000 in credit card debt

- Most students (56 per cent) taking advantage of discount programs and loyalty rewards programs to lower their day-to-day living expenses

BMO Economics forecasts wine sector will continue to outpace other alcohol sales

85 per cent of businesses have no contingency plan developed in case of a major environmental disaster

BMO will issue a financial tip each day throughout the month of November

BMO Forecasts Canadian Retail Sales will be up by 2 per cent this October

- Most popular Fall renovation projects include bathroom, kitchen and bedroom

- More than half plan to spend less than $1,000; one-third expect to spend up to $5,000

- Canadians relying mostly on savings to fund renovations; taking a DIY approach to save money

- Site will help Canadians feel more confident about their financial situation; offers a variety of online calculators, worksheets and checklists

- New study from BMO indicates that almost two-thirds of Canadians have a financial plan, up 10 per cent from 2010

- Of the 36 per cent who don't have a plan, most say they don't know where to start and/or feel they don't have enough money to start a plan

- Six in ten business owners plan to charge the same amount next year

- Prices expected to rise an average of 1.3 per cent in 2013

- Businesses in Alberta, and those operating in the services, manufacturing, and construction sectors are the most likely to raise prices

- Increasing volume and better use of technology seen as more effective strategies to increase business value than raising prices

- 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