News Releases

- Pullback in confidence reflects the economic slowdown due to inclement weather - BMO Economics

- More than half of Canadian business owners expect 2014 will be a better year for business; 44 per cent anticipating business growth

- Business confidence varies for B.C., Alberta, Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada

- Reduction of Series F management fees will provide access to lower cost mutual funds within fee-based accounts

- Thirty-three new discount Series D mutual funds now available exclusively to BMO InvestorLine self-directed clients

- Almost 80 per cent feel their children are prepared to handle their inheritance

- Two-thirds spend time talking to their kids about finances

- Just one-quarter believe their kids will be better off financially than them; 41 per cent believe they will be worse off

BMO releases report on outlook for economy, labour market and housing market in the Greater Toronto Area

- Gradual rise in mortgage rates and increased condo supply should temper future growth in house prices

- GTA's manufacturing and tourism sectors set to see a boost from weaker dollar

- Sturdy Canadian financial sector along with business and personal services industry will continue to provide a stable employment base

Autism Ontario welcomes elementary and secondary schools to participate and 'Raise the Flag' in support of raising autism awareness in Ontario

- One-quarter of all Canadians have already filed their tax returns

- Canadians feel very knowledgeable about how their income is taxed, but much less knowledgeable about how specific types of investment income, such as capital gains and dividend income are taxed

- Of those expecting a refund for the 2013 tax year, 37 per cent plan to use the money to pay household bills and/or reduce their overall debt load

- BMO Harris Private Banking is recognized for the fourth consecutive year

- Firm acknowledged for excellent wealth management solutions, strong client relations and highly personalized and innovative products and services

BMO's private banking operations in Asia acknowledged for innovative products and services, ability to meet client and business needs, and comprehensive financial and investment solutions

- Amount of first timers expecting parents to help with the purchase increases significantly

- Majority of respondents say their home-buying timeline has been delayed

- One third of first timers willing to break their budget for the right home