News Releases

- Seventy-nine per cent of Canadians made a charitable donation in 2012, an increase of more than 10 per cent from 2011

- Average donation in 2012 is $557, up from $487 in 2011

- Ontario led the country with 85 per cent having made a donation and giving the highest average amount, followed by the Prairies and Atlantic Canada

- Health, anti-poverty and animal welfare are most popular causes to support

- BMO research analysts to provide holiday sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday and the holiday shopping season

- Media are invited to hear from leading industry experts about trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors

Advisory Group Provides Guidance for Women Entrepreneurs Looking to Take the Next Step.

- Real-time, simple application process provides protection and peace of mind

- BMO life, accident and illness insurance coverage now available anywhere, anytime

- Canadians can choose among eight innovative insurance plans

Advisory Group Provides Guidance for Women Entrepreneurs Looking to Take the Next Step.

- Majority give themselves a passing grade in financial literacy

- Canadians most familiar with RRSPs, TFSAs and GICs; not as familiar with DRIPs, ETFs and RDSPs

- Half feel their knowledge of financial concepts has improved since the financial downturn of 2008

- Young Canadians least familiar with financial concepts

- Spending Up: Canadians plan to spend $1,610 this holiday season, up from $1,397 in 2011

- Planning Ahead: The majority of Canadians will begin their holiday shopping before December; three-in-ten before November

- Men twice as likely as women to be a last-minute shopper

BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and Canada

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

The day after the U.S. election, November 7th, at 9 a.m. ET, BMO's Jack Ablin, Andrew Busch and Paul Taylor will discuss what potential impact the results will have on the markets and the economy

- BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available throughout election day and as the ballots are counted on election night to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and Canada

- BMO experts Jack Ablin, Brian Belski and Paul Taylor are available throughout election day and as the ballots are counted on election night to provide analysis on how the markets and economy may be impacted in the U.S. and Canada

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

BMO the only Canadian bank to be recognized at the 2012 Americas M&A Atlas Awards

- Management fees have been reduced for certain BMO ETFs

- Announcement comes soon after BMO's ETF business surpasses $7 billion in assets under management

- One-in-three Canadians identify a comfortable retirement as their number one financial goal to achieve over their lifetime.

- However, 40 per cent are not confident in their ability to save for retirement and 41 per cent may use the sale of their home to make up for the shortfall

- Relying on your home to fund retirement could be a risky venture; personal savings must play a more significant role in retirement preparedness

- Only six per cent of students use their credit cards to pay for school expenses

- Of that six per cent, only three-in-10 expect to graduate with more than $1,000 in credit card debt

- Most students (56 per cent) taking advantage of discount programs and loyalty rewards programs to lower their day-to-day living expenses

BMO Economics forecasts wine sector will continue to outpace other alcohol sales

85 per cent of businesses have no contingency plan developed in case of a major environmental disaster

BMO will issue a financial tip each day throughout the month of November

BMO Forecasts Canadian Retail Sales will be up by 2 per cent this October

- Most popular Fall renovation projects include bathroom, kitchen and bedroom

- More than half plan to spend less than $1,000; one-third expect to spend up to $5,000

- Canadians relying mostly on savings to fund renovations; taking a DIY approach to save money

- Site will help Canadians feel more confident about their financial situation; offers a variety of online calculators, worksheets and checklists

- New study from BMO indicates that almost two-thirds of Canadians have a financial plan, up 10 per cent from 2010

- Of the 36 per cent who don't have a plan, most say they don't know where to start and/or feel they don't have enough money to start a plan

- Six in ten business owners plan to charge the same amount next year

- Prices expected to rise an average of 1.3 per cent in 2013

- Businesses in Alberta, and those operating in the services, manufacturing, and construction sectors are the most likely to raise prices

- Increasing volume and better use of technology seen as more effective strategies to increase business value than raising prices

- RDSPs can help provide financial security for individuals with disabilities

- The program combines the advantages of tax deferred investment growth with the opportunity to receive government subsidies

- However, despite the many advantages of RDSPs, only 13 per cent of Canadians with disabilities have an RDSP account