News Releases

- Interest rate of 1.2 per cent to be paid on all balances - the highest rate offered among Canada's major financial institutions for a full-service savings account

- New enhancements designed to help Canadians reach their savings goals faster

- One quarter of Canadians have family and assets abroad

- More than one-third of international asset holders are not familiar with the taxes and laws pertaining to their wills

- Assets abroad can include second properties, bank accounts and investments

- Corporate executorship is key to managing an estate with global components

- Program helps farmers mitigate risk and manage cash flow

- BMO AgriInvest Account allows farmers to increase their savings through market-leading rate

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

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features great prizes and giveaways

- One quarter of Canadians have family and assets abroad

- More than one-third of international asset holders are not familiar with the taxes and laws pertaining to their wills

- Assets abroad can include second properties, bank accounts and investments

- Corporate executorship is key to managing an estate with global components

- Two-thirds of Canadians say they have an RRSP, up six per cent from 2011

- Three-quarters of those surveyed plan to contribute the same amount or more compared to last year

- Average amount contributed in 2011 was $4,670

- Majority either seldom or never max out their contribution in a given year

- Total unused RRSP contribution amount to exceed $1 trillion by 2018

- New BMO branch represents a $1.2 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages