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- Top destinations include within Canada, U.S., Central/South America, Caribbean Islands and Mexico

- Survey reveals travellers plan to spend an average of $2,431 on trips this spring, and $6,490 for travellers taking trips more than two weeks long

- British Columbians and Albertans most likely to travel this spring; Quebecers least likely to visit another province

- One-third leverage vacation properties to offset costs, while 43 per cent use rewards to fund spring travel

- March is Fraud Prevention Month

- Fraud is defined as a direct threat to the financial well-being of businesses

- Six-in-ten Canadians do not regularly purchase travel medical insurance before leaving home

- Older Canadians more likely to buy insurance

- Half of Canadians unclear about who covers health costs when away from home

- Average cost per hospital stay in the U.S. for adults ages 45-84 was over $12,000 in 2010

- BMO Insurance offers tips on how to select the right travel insurance policy

In our hearts, Stompin' Tom belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame

- Access to capital largest concern among potential women entrepreneurs, despite drop from last year

- Food and hospitality sector remain most popular among women looking to start their own business, followed by the arts and entertainment sector

- To support International Women's Day on March 8th, BMO will donate $2 dollars to the Canadian Women's Foundation for each tweet and retweet of the #BMOIWD hashtag, up to a maximum of $10,000

BMO's Unique Leadership Development Program improved revenue growth, productivity and employee engagement

- To mark International Women's Day, executives from across BMO's Wealth Management Group will share their views and new study findings

- BMO Study: 82 per cent of Canadian women are either the primary decision-maker or have equal responsibility for household financial decisions

Bank supports 'life-long learning' through Laurentian University

- To mark International Women's Day, executives from across BMO's Wealth Management Group will share their views and new study findings

- BMO Study: 82 per cent of Canadian women are either the primary decision-maker or have equal responsibility for household financial decisions

BMO brings back 2.99 per cent rate on popular 5-year fixed mortgage with maximum 25-year amortization

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BMO brings back 2.99 per cent rate on popular 5-year fixed mortgage with maximum 25-year amortization

- Canadians currently have an average of $10.22 worth of pennies; nearly half plan to cash them in at a bank

- $810,000 in pennies have been counted through BMO Coin Counters since the March 2012 announcement of the phasing out of the penny

- BMO encourages Canadians to invest their "piggy banks" into a high-interest savings account

- Sixty-three per cent have made or plan to make a contribution to their RRSP before today's deadline, up from last year

- Average contribution amount was $3,544, down $1,100 from last year

- Psychology of Saving for Retirement: sense of responsibility was top motivator for making an RRSP contribution this year

- Many of those expecting a tax refund plan to save or invest the money or put it towards bills

BMO releases report on outlook for economy and housing market in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo

- Kitchener-Waterloo remains more affordable than Toronto

- Long-term construction of the LRT line to boost regional activity

- Condo building has taken a prominent role over detached homes in recent years

- BMO releases report on outlook for economy and labour market in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge

- Local economy outperforming the Ontario average and its peers in southwestern Ontario

- Canadians currently have an average of $10.22 worth of pennies; nearly half plan to cash them in at a bank

- $810,000 in pennies have been counted through BMO Coin Counters since the March 2012 announcement of the phasing out of the penny

- BMO encourages Canadians to invest their "piggy banks" into a high-interest savings account

- Discussion on what is on the minds and hearts of women-led businesses in British Columbia

- Top tips and advice from entrepreneurial experts on how to start your own business

- Key sectors of the economy for business start-ups in 2013

- Report shows Canadian savers on average expect to save approximately $9,200 in 2013

- Residents of Quebec have the lowest average planned savings at $5,477

- No Fee BMO IGA AIR MILES Chequing and High Interest Savings Accounts offer cost savings, convenience and value

- Deadline for contributing to an RRSP is midnight on March 1

- Three-quarters of Canadians have made or plan on making a contribution before the deadline

- BMO offers multiple options for Canadians looking to contribute

- BMO media spokespeople available to provide last-minute tips on RRSPs, saving for retirement and how to create a financial plan

- Advisory group provides guidance for women entrepreneurs looking to take the next step and grow their enterprise into a million dollar plus business

- International Women's Week starts March 3rd, celebrating the achievements of women, including women-owned businesses that employ over 1.5 million Canadians

- A third have too many activities and too little time in which to do them

- One in three say that retirement is more expensive than they expected

- Tip to younger Canadians: start saving as much as possible from an early age to realize ideal retirement lifestyle

- Grand prize won by three BMO Ultimate Fans - one each from the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), as part of BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Night Series

Financial Results Highlights:

First Quarter 2013 Compared with First Quarter 2012:

- Net income of $1,048 million, down 5%; adjusted net income(1) of $1,041 million, up 7%

- EPS(2) of $1.53, down 6%; adjusted EPS(1), (2) of $1.52, up 7%

- ROE of 14.9%, compared with 17.2%; adjusted ROE(1) of 14.8%, compared with 15.0%

- Provisions for credit losses of $178 million, compared with $141 million; adjusted provisions for credit losses(1) of $96 million, compared with $91 million

- Basel III Common Equity Ratio is strong at 9.4%

- Dividend Increased by $0.02 or 3% to $0.74 per Common Share

Announced as part of Global Finance's World's Best Investment Banks 2013 Awards

- BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in three different languages

Industry leaders from 25 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

- Seventy-two per cent of Canadian RRSP holders say their portfolio includes mutual funds

- Mutual funds comprise almost a third of total RRSP holdings

- Canadians cite professional management and ability to diversify as top reasons for choosing mutual funds

- Investors currently favour income-generating mutual funds

Concerns of a nationwide housing bubble in Canada should begin to deflate

- Latest data suggest rising income and falling mortgage rates have offset effects of higher house prices in most markets

- Currently, mortgage payments on the average-priced house in Canada consume a moderate 28 per cent of household income

- However, the typical family is largely priced out of the detached property market in Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria

- Canadians plan to save $9,859 this year, but three-in-ten have no plan in place to help them get there

- More than half are currently not putting aside enough money to meet their savings goals

- BMO encourages Canadians to create a fixed savings plan to ensure they achieve long-term financial success

- U.S. housing sales, retail sales and job numbers strengthening

- Germany, Italy and Spain showing signs of economic improvement

- Growth in China expected to exceed 7.5 per cent in 2013

- Canadian investors seeing better returns on equities

- Seventy-two per cent of Canadian RRSP holders say their portfolio includes mutual funds

- Mutual funds comprise almost a third of total RRSP holdings

- Canadians cite professional management and ability to diversify as top reasons for choosing mutual funds

- Investors currently favour income-generating mutual funds

- Seventy-two per cent of Canadian RRSP holders say their portfolio includes mutual funds

- Mutual funds comprise almost a third of total RRSP holdings

- Canadians cite professional management and ability to diversify as top reasons for choosing mutual funds

- Investors currently favour income-generating mutual funds

Annual competition sponsored by BMO Financial Group recognizes Canada's Best Diversity Employers

Industry leaders from 25 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

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Industry leaders from 25 countries and six continents to attend one of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world