News Releases

- Total projected savings a result of customers choosing a maximum 25-year amortization combined with low fixed rates

- Southend United Sharks become the latest contender for $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Players recently raised money for cancer research by participating in Relay For Life

- BMO survey cites costs, hectic family schedules, and access to facilities as top barriers for youth participation in sports

- Participation in sports by youth aged 15-18 has declined from 77 per cent to 55 per cent since 1992

Conference addresses topics from fertilizer, agriculture and protein, to retail distribution companies and supermarkets

- BMO study finds that more than 80 per cent of women act as "Chief Financial Officers" of their households

- Women's wealth increasing by 8 per cent a year in North America

- However, men are still more likely than women to hold investments, have financial plans, and be more financially prepared for retirement

- BMO offers advice to mothers (and all women) on how to become more savvy with their finances

- Team vying for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Coaching staff, players, and family collecting 1,000 pairs of soccer cleats to send to children in India

- From its founding in 1912, the firm's success has been based on a commitment to the client-advisor relationship and helping Canadians reach their financial goals

- Nesbitt Thomson was acquired by BMO Financial Group in 1987; joined forces with Burns Fry Ltd. in 1994 to create BMO Nesbitt Burns

- Today, BMO Nesbitt Burns has almost 1,400 investment advisors serving the needs of more than 200,000 individuals and businesses across Canada

Canadians plan to spend an average of $84 to celebrate their mothers

- 73 per cent of Canadians plan to give mom a gift this year

- Mother's Day weekend estimated to generate second highest dollar volume of shopping activity in the year

- Do men love their mothers more? Sons plan to spend $43 more than daughters on Mother's Day gifts

Conference addresses topics from fertilizer, agriculture and protein, to retail distribution companies and supermarkets

- 15,000 participants enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day in one of the world's top ten destination marathons

- BMO Cheer Challenge brings ten community groups out to support their favourite charities

- Massages at Expo, Thursday to Saturday, for BMO customers a nice touch leading up to the physical challenge of finishing a marathon

- Three-quarters of Canadians expect to receive a tax refund this year

- More than 50 per cent will put their refund toward reducing their household debt or will be investing the money

- According to the Canada Revenue Agency, the average total individual tax refund received last year was $1,506

60,000 new jobs forecasted in Greater Vancouver Area by 2016

- Employment up, led by growth in business services and manufacturing

- Cooling housing market

- Real GDP growth of 2.3 per cent in 2012, 2.7 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

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

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in ten different languages

- Grand opening celebration features great giveaways and prizes, including an Apple iPad 3

- Alberta economy outperforms national average: should lead again in 2012

- Energy sector driving growth; private-sector employment rising

- Real GDP growth of 3.4 per cent in 2012, 3.3 per cent in 2013 (Canadian GDP expected to grow 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Economy boosted by a strong resource sector, healthy labour market and firm population growth

- Lowest jobless rate in the country

- Real GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2012, 3.1 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Economy boosted by a strong resource sector, healthy labour market and solid population growth

- Farm sector should bounce back from flooding

- Record oil output in 2011

- Real GDP growth of 2.6 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Auto manufacturers investing in Ontario

- Housing strong, particularly in Toronto

- Solid private sector job growth; lowest jobless rate since 2008

- Real GDP growth of 1.9 per cent in 2012, 2.2 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Plan Nord will inject $2 billion into northern infrastructure

- Employment has rebounded from 2011 declines

- Real GDP growth of 1.6 per cent in 2012, 2.0 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Exports up 17 per cent in 2011

- Investment activity cooling

- Real GDP growth of 1.5 per cent in 2012, 1.9 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Provincial Nominee Program successful in attracting international migrants

- Private sector employment up 4 per cent year-over-year in first quarter

- Real GDP growth of 1.4 per cent in 2012, 1.5 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- The Federal contract is expected to support the economy for years to come

- Natural gas exports set to rise when Deep Panuke production starts

- Nova Scotia has lowest jobless rate in Atlantic Canada

- Real GDP growth of 1.8 per cent in 2012, 2.4 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Strong growth for construction, capital investment

- Oil production to dip

- Real GDP growth of 1.0 per cent in 2012, 3.5 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013)

- Projected national growth of 2.0 per cent in 2012, 2.5 per cent in 2013

- Resource sector fueling growth in Western Canada

- Improved U.S. economy good news for Central Canadian exporters; strong auto sector momentum

- Atlantic provinces to see growth near 2 per cent

- Team becomes the next contender for $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Players recently raised money for cancer research by participating in Relay For Life

Along with their jerseys, scarves and caps, Montreal Impact soccer fans can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Along with their jerseys, scarves and caps, Toronto FC soccer fans can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Supporters of Vancouver Whitecap FC can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Soccer fans of Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC can now show their support through a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest.

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

- BMO Financial Group is the first Canadian financial services organization to offer accredited investors access to the China A-Share market through a Canadian pooled fund

- BMO China A-Share Fund will provide full access to Chinese-listed companies that are not readily available to foreign investors

- BMO China A-Share Fund is suited for accredited investors who have a long term horizon and are looking for international exposure

Dr. Sherry Cooper releases report on outlook for economy, housing and labour market in Vancouver

- Vancouver economy outperforming rest of B.C. with employment rising 2.8 per cent in first quarter of 2012

- Residential construction expanding and labour market improving

- Strong international immigration is driving population growth above national rate

- BMO offering support to Canadian businesses by making $10 billion in credit available over next three years

- Sorting through the wreckage of Spain's housing collapse reveals important lessons for Canada's housing market

- BMO advises Canadians of the importance of retiring mortgage free

- New BMO branch across from the Chinook Centre represents a $4.5 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Personal, commercial banking and financial planning experts available on-site

- Branch staff celebrate 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede

- Only one-third of Canadians have made provisions in their estate plan for their aging parents for whom they provide care(i)

- Although the majority of Boomers have digital assets such as social networking pages, photographs and music, 58 per cent of Canadians have not considered them in their estate plans

- Almost half of Canadians own a pet; one-third have included them in their estate plans

- Only one-third of Canadians have made provisions in their estate plan for their aging parents for whom they provide care(i)

- Although the majority of Boomers have digital assets such as social networking pages, photographs and music, 58 per cent of Canadians have not considered them in their estate plans

- Almost half of Canadians own a pet; one-third have included them in their estate plans

BMO to roll out more than 800 Cash ATMs across Canada by 2014

- New Cash ATMs installed across Canada including: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

- Use BMO debit card at BMO Cash ATMs for chance to win one of five 10,000 AIR MILES(R) reward miles prizes

- Team vying to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- The girls' team to be actively involved with the Club des petits déjeuners du Québec to raise funds and provide nutritious breakfasts to school kids

- While diversification is an important tool to reduce risk, there are limits to its usefulness

- Holding more than 30 stocks can reduce the benefits of diversification; opting for 10-30 holdings should provide good diversification while reducing risk

- Avoid duplication in Canadian equity mutual funds by choosing only one or two mutual funds with 30 or more holdings each

- BMO provides advice on how to structure investments

- Business Sector and Employment

- Manufacturing Activity, Real Estate and Construction

- Changing In-Migration

- BMO Offering Support to Businesses - $10 Billion in Additional Credit Available Over the Next Three Years

- Team vying to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- The girls' team to be actively involved with the Club des petits déjeuners du Québec to raise funds and provide nutritious breakfasts to school kids

- Expansion of 2.5 to 3 per cent expected in 2012

- Crops leading the way - large canola crop in the cards

- Growth in the 2 to 3 per cent range expected in 2013 and beyond, reflecting sector's increasing exposure to emerging markets.

- Report Shows Job Growth Far Outpacing the National Average

- BMO Offering Support to Businesses by Making $10 Billion Available Over Next Three Years

- McMaster University's DeGroote Business School Provides Insights on Hamilton

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin to Host Call Today (April 26th, 2012)

- Overall, half of Canadians are leaning towards a shorter amortization to pay off their mortgage sooner

- Alberta leads the way

- According to BMO Economics, shorter amortizations key to strengthening household financial stability

- Team becomes the next contender for $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team's recent community efforts have raised money for research at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

BMO vice-chair Kevin Lynch committed to strengthening Waterloo's international impact and world-leading expertise in education and innovation

- Latest figures show the waiting game could be over in regions with low foreclosure rates as improving conditions poised to put a floor under prices in some states this year

- Demand being driven by firmer job growth and good affordability

- BMO survey shows 16 per cent of Canadians would consider purchasing a home or property south of the border

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin to Host Call on April 26th, 2012

2012 Outlook as Spring Planting Season Underway

- Represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- Offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 11 different languages

- Students can take advantage of tuition and textbook tax credits

- Tradespeople can lower their tax bill by claiming their tools as expenses

- Small businesses have access to apprenticeship tax advantages

- Children's art programmes and caregiver expenses can also qualify at tax time

- Three-quarters of Canadians unwilling to enter bidding war

- Those in the Prairies, Ontario and Alberta are more willing to enter a bidding war than those in Quebec and Atlantic Canada

- According to BMO Economics, average home prices across Canada are rising modestly, with the exception of Toronto and Vancouver

- Three-quarters of Canadians unwilling to enter bidding war

- Those in the Prairies, Ontario and Alberta are more willing to enter a bidding war than those in Quebec and Atlantic Canada

- According to BMO Economics, average home prices across Canada are rising modestly, with the exception of Toronto and Vancouver

- Team becomes first contender for a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team plans multiple fundraising events to support "Le Club des petits dejeuners du Québec"

- Global equity growth predicted despite macroeconomic risks

- U.S. GDP expected to grow 2 per cent over the next year

- Eurozone moving towards some stability

- Fixed income - opt for mid-term bonds over short, long-term options

- BMO Economics changes rate projection; interest rates could climb by January 2013 or even sooner

- According to the BMO Housing Report, current conditions heavily favour fixed mortgage rates over variable

- Two-thirds of Canadians are looking to lock-in to a fixed rate mortgage

- Almost 90 per cent of Canadian online investors find that extensive research resources and educational tools help them make effective investment decisions

- Half are looking for a wide range of investments, a variety of accounts and strong customer service support from their online brokerage

- BMO InvestorLine continues to launch new tools and enhancements to existing feature

As William and Kate prepare to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary, BMO offers financial advice to couples for their "Big Day" and beyond

- Market looks well balanced for most cities, excluding Toronto and Vancouver

- BMO encourages prospective buyers to stress-test their mortgage and choose a shorter amortization

Quebec's affluent market expected to increase significantly by 2018

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 12 different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win an Apple iPad

Combining CTC Consulting with Harris myCFO will expand BMO's investment advisory and manager research capabilities in the U.S. and create a leading integrated wealth management firm serving affluent clients.

- BMO report shows one quarter have plans to buy in the next year while half expect prices to be higher in two years

- BMO Spring Housing Panel reveals top real estate trends as the buying season gets into full swing

- New BMO branch represents a $1.1 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

- Great giveaways including a chance to win a $600 gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge

- BMO encourages Canadians to choose 25-year amortization to save thousands in interest costs and begin building equity in their home sooner

- Alberta enjoys back-to-back monthly increases

- BC, Quebec show declines

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- BMO will unveil findings from the BMO Spring Housing Report including buying intentions and expectations among Canadian home and condo owners

- Canadian housing market remains solid with sustainable building levels and compelling regional sales activity

- Experts from BMO, RE/MAX and Sotheby's provide insights into real estate trends - including the high-end property market - as Spring buying season takes hold

- Over 450 concerts across Canada in the BMO National Concerts in Care Spring Festival between April and May

Report ranks Best Value for National Hockey League Teams

- BMO InvestorLine named top bank-owned online broker for 2011 by The Globe and Mail

- 82,300 Surge in March, After Averaging Gains of Just 3,000 in the Prior Six Months

- 4th Largest Gain in 30 Years

- BMO's sponsorship of Calgary Stampede earns a Gold Award

- BMO's Team of the Week recognized with an Award of Distinction

BMO provides advice on how to save on travel costs this long weekend

In competitive housing markets consider completing the home inspection before making your offer

Following Flooding in Perth-Andover

$20,000 honorarium will support top scholar's research on strategy to address shortcomings of current published algorithms for high-frequency trading