News Releases

- 25-year amortization will help you build equity in your home faster

- Leger report shows eight in ten Canadians seeking rate certainty for as long as possible and half looking at shortening amortization

- BMO's new 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage offers a rate of 3.99 per cent making home ownership affordable

- Assets under management have grown more than 30 per cent in first two months of 2012

- BMO ETFs led Canadian ETF industry in growth in 2011; ranked #1 in customer loyalty

- BMO ETFs growth being driven by fixed income, strategic non-indexed and yield-oriented equity ETF offerings

- BMO ETF Report: new product offerings, innovation and price competition will drive industry growth in 2012

- Debt is the number one barrier preventing Canadians from saving for retirement

- Almost half of Canadians aged 50 to 59 currently have mortgage debt

- Debt in retirement can be a threat to financial security

- Shorter amortization is an excellent option to become mortgage-free sooner

- Online tool helps parents teach children the value of money

- Includes suite of tools, advice, interactive games, and access to leading experts

- Leger report reveals only 54 per cent of parents have discussed household finances with their children

- 37 per cent are not confident their children have a firm grasp of money management

- Open a new Kids Discounted Banking Plan, deposit $25 in coins or cash, and BMO will deposit an additional $25

- New BMO branch near the Mill Woods Town Centre represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- BMO's 2.99 per cent fixed low-rate mortgage offers a five-year shield against rising interest rates; maximum 25-year amortization reduces the mortgage balance faster

- BMO's five-year fixed rate provides a shield against rising rates for a longer period of time

- BMO's shorter 25-year amortization reduces the mortgage balance faster

- 2.99 per cent rate minimizes the cost of homeownership over time

- BMO invites new and existing customers to enjoy the benefits of this offer

- Get pre-approved at BMO by March 28 and take three months to find the right home within your budget

- 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 2.99 per cent

- BMO is helping Canadians become mortgage-free faster

- More than 80 per cent of Canadian women are responsible or share responsibility equally for household financial decisions

- However, only 30 per cent of women feel the financial services industry is effectively addressing their needs

- Sixty-one per cent of women want more detailed information from their investment advisors

- BMO Nesbitt Burns is involved in several initiatives to help promote the advancement of women in financial services; launches new client education site to help women manage their wealth

- Introduces new 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- Lowers rate on 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization to 2.99 per cent

Releases Inaugural Report "Single in Retirement"

- BMO study shows 16 per cent of Canadians would consider purchasing a home or property south of the border - down from 20 per cent a year ago

- One quarter plan to rent first before making their decision

- Canadians account for the largest share of foreign demand for U.S. real estate - a trend that is unlikely to change

- Almost 40 per cent of Canadians made an RRSP contribution this year before the deadline

- During the month of February, BMO offered daily tips from Tina Di Vito's book, 52 Ways to Wreck Your Retirement...and How to Rescue It

- Start rescuing your retirement this year by following some simple advice from one of Canada's foremost retirement experts

Women-owned businesses employ over 1.5 million Canadians

- 71 percent of women would like to start their own business

- 83 per cent of Canadian women say having access to role models or mentors will be important to their success

- One-quarter of women believe striking a balance between work life commitments will be a challenge to starting their own business

- To support International Women's Day (March 8th), BMO will be donating 5 cents to the Canadian Women's Foundation for each retweet of the #BMOIWD hash tag, up to a maximum of $10,000.

January through March is typically the busiest period for out-of-country travel

- Trips out of country increased 5.9 per cent last year

- Spending by Canadians abroad grew 11.24 per cent

- Top U.S. Destinations include New York, Florida, Washington

- Domestic travel expected to increase modest 1.8 per cent in 2012

- BMO offers tips on foreign exchange and payment options for travellers

- Residents of Quebec contributed an average of $5,318 this year to their RRSPs - up 42 per cent from last year

- Forty per cent in the province contributed to an RRSP before Feb 29th deadline

- Mutual funds were top RRSP investment choice for Quebecers, followed by GICs, bonds, equities and ETFs

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- 42 per cent of Manitobans and Saskatchewanians made an RRSP contribution this year - tops in the country

- The two provinces contributed an average of $5,605 - $2,000 more than last year

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

Women-owned businesses employ over 1.5 million Canadians

- 71 percent of women would like to start their own business

- 83 per cent of Canadian women say having access to role models or mentors will be important to their success

- One-quarter of women believe striking a balance between work life commitments will be a challenge to starting their own business

- To support International Women's Day (March 8th), BMO will be donating 5 cents to the Canadian Women's Foundation for each retweet of the #BMOIWD hash tag, up to a maximum of $10,000.

- Residents of Quebec contributed an average of $5,318 this year to their RRSPs - up 42 per cent from last year

- Forty per cent in the province contributed to an RRSP before Feb 29th deadline

- Mutual funds were top RRSP investment choice for Quebecers, followed by GICs, bonds, equities and ETFs

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- 38 per cent contributed to an RRSP before Feb. 29th deadline - the same as the national average

- Ontarians contributed an average of $4,038 - $900 less than last year

- More than half (60 per cent) of the province's contributors opted for mutual funds for their RRSPs, followed by GICs (26 per cent), equities (22 per cent), bonds (6 per cent) and ETFs (6 per cent)

- Nationally, men more likely than women to have contributed

- 42 per cent of Manitobans and Saskatchewanians made an RRSP contribution this year - tops in the country

- The two provinces contributed an average of $5,605 - $2,000 more than last year

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- British Columbians contributed an average of $6,700 to their RRSPs this year - more than any other region in Canada

- One-third of British Columbians made a contribution before the February 29th deadline

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- Half of the province's contributors opted for mutual funds for their RRSPs (51 per cent), followed by equities (29 per cent), GICs (21 per cent), bonds (10 per cent) and ETFs (4 per cent)

- 32 per cent contributed to an RRSP before February 29th deadline

- Average contribution amount was $3,864

- Atlantic Canadians most likely in Canada to include equities in their RRSPs

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- 42 per cent of Albertans contributed to an RRSP before the February 29th deadline - unchanged from last year

- The average RRSP contribution amount in Alberta was $3,980 while the national average was $4,670

- Nationally, men were more likely than women to have made a contribution

- 38 per cent contributed to an RRSP before Feb. 29th deadline

- Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba led the way with 42 per cent participation

- Canadians contributed an average of $4,670

- Men more likely than women to have contributed

- Mutual funds were top RRSP investment choice this season, followed by GICs

18-Year BMO Veteran Responsible for Relationships With Corporate and Government Clients Worldwide

Adds global responsibility for all BMO's Fixed Income and Money Market Sales & Trading capabilities to existing Financial Products portfolio

Assumes Responsibility for All BMO's FX Activities in North America, Europe and Asia

Access to capital, developing a business plan, and finding customers top challenges

- Food and hospitality, retail/services, and arts/entertainment & recreation most favoured sectors

- 52 per cent of Canadians believe access to capital to be the primary challenge to starting their own business

- 86 per cent of potential entrepreneurs say sharing knowledge with other business owners will be important to their success

- Midnight, February 29th is the deadline for contributing to an RRSP

- BMO offers multiple options for Canadians looking to contribute

- BMO media spokespeople available to provide last-minute RRSP advice

New branch is latest step in rebuilding downtown Goderich following tornado damage

- Newly renovated BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment into the community

- Special attendance by Deb Shewfelt, Mayor, Town of Goderich

- Donation presentation of $7,500 to the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital

- Grand opening celebration features a chance to win great prizes, including a iPad 2 or a cash prize

Tony Robson and David Haughton hosting BMO Capital Markets' 21st Global Metals & Mining Conference this week

- Outlook for copper factors in strong demand from China

- Gold consumption in India and China has been a key driver of the market

- Major outflows in burgeoning ETF industry carry potential risk to impact silver prices