News Releases

- Thirty-seven per cent of small business owners have a succession plan in place- up from 15 per cent in 2010

- More than one-third of those who currently don't have a plan believe it's too early to start thinking about it

- One-third of small business owners want to keep their businesses in the family; one-quarter would sell to an outsider

BMO releases report on HRM - outlook for economy, housing and labour market

- Unemployment rate expected to drop to 4 per cent by 2016, with 12,000 new jobs created

- Housing market performing well and residential construction well-supported

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

- Ottawa St. Anthony Cachafaz is the 14th team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Team's community efforts include charitable drive to provide used soccer equipment to families with limited resources

Bank of Canada still has tightening bias, but unlikely to act on it

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and other global hot spots and their potential impact on North American markets and investors

- July 17th media call with feature BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin and Dublin-based Eoin Fahy of Kleinwort Benson

- Prices still rising in most markets, but softer sales will likely persist

- New mortgage rules will chill market further

- BMO to host a complimentary barbecue at Chinook branch to celebrate 100 year partnership as official bank of the Calgary Stampede

- In 1912, BMO had 12 branches in Alberta, with three in Calgary; today there are 100 branches in the province and 30 in Calgary

- Newly relocated BMO branch represents a $4.5 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- BMO's Harris Private Bank Report examines relationship between payroll and performance in Major League Baseball

- Toronto Blue Jays' $75 million payroll suggests a .496 winning percentage

- Tale of two teams in Chicago: White Sox punching above their weight; Cubbies struggling this year

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and other global hot spots and their potential impact on North American markets and investors

- July 17th media call with feature BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin and Dublin-based Eoin Fahy of Kleinwort Benson

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

- Team's past fundraising initiatives have helped the London Food Bank, the Reforest London Campaign and the Canadian Liver Foundation

- New state-of-the-art BMO branch represents a $4.7 million investment into the community

- BMO returns to historic location

- Vast majority of Canadian investors are proud of the way Canada's economy has performed relative to those of global peers

- Possibility of a U.S. recession identified as the number one potential threat to Canadian prosperity

- Other areas of concern include ongoing problems in the Eurozone, slowing growth in China and India and tensions in the Middle East

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has established the Kids In Sports Foundation, which helps youth athletes in Toronto and provides support for an inner-city soccer facility

- Assets under management have increased more than 60 per cent in the first half of 2012

- First introduced in June 2009, BMO's ETF line-up has grown to 44 funds, including several industry firsts

- Recent growth being driven by fixed income, core holdings, and income-oriented products

- Canadian public decides 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion through online voting August 13-27

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Three spots remaining amongst the list of finalists

- BMO Junior Reporter contest winners will interview Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, rodeo cowboys and other special guests at BMO Kids' Day

- Franchised businesses account for more than 40 per cent of all retail sales

- More than 78,000 franchises across Canada employ over 1.5 million people

- BMO offers advice for Canadians considering buying a franchise