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

BMO's Annual Business Survey shows that businesses are divided on outlook for economy, but are looking to improve productivity through investments

BMO Bank of Montreal survey shows concern for youth migration from rural to urban Canada

- As new mortgage rules take effect, many Canadians are unaware of the changes

- One-quarter believe the maximum mortgage amortization is 30 years or more

- Study looks at how new mortgage rules affect intent to buy

Moderate growth likely for the remainder of 2012

- Guinness World Record Adjudicator officially declares Toronto has broken the world record

- Torontonians kick and set 1,288 soccer balls into place at Yonge-Dundas Square forming a 57.92m2 (624 ft2) mosaic of the BMO logo

- $30,000 donation from BMO, MasterCard Canada and the AIR MILES Reward Program made to Kids Help Phone to continue their work helping kids in need

- Soccer Balls will be donated to the MLSE Team Up Foundation

- More than 1,000 soccer balls will be required to fill 62 square-metre field.

- At noon today public had assembled approximately 350 balls and filled 12.9m2 (136 ft2).

- Thousands of free ice cream cones and soft-drinks helping visitors beat the heat.

- Six-in-ten Canadians do not regularly purchase travel insurance before travelling; only half know they're primarily responsible for any medical costs when outside the country

- Forty per cent of respondents reported that they, or a travel companion, have required medical attention while on vacation

- Cost of a broken leg can cost up to US$20,000 in the U.S.; an air ambulance trip from Florida to Ontario can run to US$15,000

- BMO offers tips on how to select a travel insurance policy

Bank invites Torontonians and visitors to Yonge-Dundas Square to help build world's largest soccer ball mosaic

- More than 1,000 blue, white and red soccer balls will form giant BMO logo in Downtown Toronto

- Free, public, day-long event at Yonge-Dundas Square

- Event will generate a $30,000 donation to Kids Help Phone from BMO, the AIR MILES(R) Reward Program, and MasterCard Canada

- Giveaways include thousands of free ice-cream, soft drinks and hamburger sliders

- Former Toronto FC player and current TFC Senior Academy Team Coach, Danny Dichio, and former Canadian National Soccer Team player and current Sportsnet personality, Kara Lang, will participate

- Griffons the twelfth team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team raising funds to host youth boys team from Haiti

- One in five have five years or less remaining on their mortgages; only 12 per cent have more than 25 years to go

- According to BMO Economics, new mortgage rules should help create soft landing for Canada's housing market

- 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

- Four spots remaining amongst the list of finalists

Findings show businesses looking to improve productivity through investments

More Canadians Plan to Travel -- Canada Will See Its Share of Their Spending

- Majority will travel within Canada with a summer vacation budget of under $2,000

- Women more likely than men to say they are responsible for planning family's vacation

- Survey reveals top domestic and international destinations

- Vast majority are proud of Canada's overall economic performance

- Almost three-quarters of Canadians are more optimistic about Canada's financial markets relative to global markets

- Half expect their investment portfolios to grow by Canada Day 2013

- Possibility of a U.S. recession viewed as the most likely threat to Canada's ongoing prosperity