News Releases

- U.S. growth relatively good considering recovery is unfolding in the shadow of a major debt overhang

- Eurozone policymakers have the will and ability to prevent systemic damage to the global financial system

- Equity markets will generate positive returns over the next two years

- 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)