News Releases

- Two-thirds feel prepared to handle their financial obligations in the event of a change in job status, change in financial situation, or unforeseen financial emergency

- More than half have more than three months of savings; 49 per cent have access to more than $5,000

- However, one-quarter would be unable to survive financially for more than three months on their rainy day fund

- Canadian ETF market experiencing double digit growth in 2012; now stands at $50 billion in assets under management

- Investors are favouring fixed income and dividend-based ETFs

- Ongoing success of ETFs will be driven by price, additional suppliers and new distribution channels and strategies

- Great Britain, 2012 Olympic Team Gold Medalists, joins eight other countries in one of only two Nations' Cup events in North America

- Canada's Ian Millar returns from London with best individual result in Olympic competition

- BMO donates $10,000 to the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association on behalf of Ian Millar

- Media, customers and public invited to celebrate this historic event on September 5 at the branch from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

- BMO will also host Business After Five for Chamber of Commerce members at branch starting at 5:15 p.m.

- Sending two kids to camp for a month can run over $11,000

- Saving for camp using a TFSA allows tax-free growth

- BMO offers tips to soften the blow of summer camp costs

- Media are invited to attend this annual event showcasing a number of leading companies in the for-profit education industry

- Multiple panel discussions on a number of wide ranging topics including technology in the classroom, the impact of social media, educational disruptors and a legislative, political and regulatory update

Analysts will participate in conference call with Q&A at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss highlights

- The ETF business has experienced double-digit growth since June 2012 and recently surpassed $7 billion in assets under management

- Three innovative BMO ETFs capturing the attention of Canadian investors

- 64 per cent of Canadians comfortable with their job security - up 13 percentage points from last year

- 41 per cent believe their company is growing and will be hiring - up 13 percentage points from 2011

- 39 per cent expect a promotion or raise this year - up 11 percentage points

- S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index up for 5th straight month, and up on a year-over-year basis for first time since 2010

- BMO Report shows interest among Canadians buying U.S. property

Awards in Financial Planning & Advice, and Value for Money

- New BMO branch represents a $1.3 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Edmonton and Calgary over the next four years

- Understanding lesser known tax credits and deductions can leave more in your wallet and less on your 2012 tax bill

- Credits and deductions to explore include charitable donations, equivalent-to-spouse credit and moving expenses

- First BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony for Ontario a highlight of 2012 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

Socialize, Vocalize, Localize

- Canadians can vote daily on BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Winning team receives $125,000 prize for field refurbishment

- Help your team; help your community

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27