News Releases

- A Hong Kong umbrella unit trust authorized under section 104 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) of Hong Kong

- BMO Asia USD Investment Grade Bond ETF (stock code: 3141.HK) pays dividend of HK$0.13

- BMO renews partnership with the Plan Institute to promote RDSP education

- Deadline for 2016 tax year RDSP contributions December 31, 2016

- BMO is one of the first market makers for direct trading of Chinese yuan against Canadian dollar in the inter-bank foreign exchange market

- Launch of direct trading will further promote use of CNY and CAD currencies in cross-border trade and investment settlement between China and North America

- Seventy-two per cent surveyed have saved less than $100,000 for their retirement

- More than one third of business owners said they would sell to buyer(s) outside of the family

- BMO offers tips on how private business owners can create a retirement plan

- Canada's GDP likely to rise 1.2% this year, and accelerate to 2% in 2017

- Provincial levels range from strong growth to recession levels, with substantial changes to the country's leaders compared to past years

- Real GDP expected to fall 2.3 per cent, following a 4 per cent dip in 2015, but on track to return to slow growth in 2017

- Downturn of energy sector spilling into other industries and exacerbated by lost production during Fort McMurray wildfire

- Province's GDP once again expected to rise 3%, more than twice the national average

- Housing market, non-energy exports and labour market among driving factors

- Province's GDP expected to rise 2.4%, up slightly from 2015 levels

- Steady growth boosted by diverse economy, including strong manufacturing and service sectors

- GDP growth of 0.5 per cent expected in 2016, 0.8 per cent in 2017

- Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.3 per cent in 2016, 2.1 per cent in 2017

- GDP contraction of 2.0 per cent expected in 2016, followed by growth of 0.7 cent in 2017

- Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.3 per cent in 2016, 2.1 per cent in 2017

- Real GDP rose from 0.8 per cent in 2015 to 1.1 per cent in 2016

- Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.3 per cent in 2016, 2.1 per cent in 2017

- Labour market continues to perform well upheld by gains in construction and professional services

- Exporters benefiting from weak currency, sturdy U.S. demand and lower oil prices

- GDP growth of 2.6 per cent expected in 2016 and 2.3 per cent in 2017, compared to 1.2 per cent, nationally, in 2016 and 2.0 per cent in 2017

- Real GDP growth expected to moderate slightly to 1.0 per cent this year

- U.S. demand and the weaker Canadian dollar anticipated to support exports and tourism

- Knowledge-based and high-tech companies, particularly in the aerospace sector, continue to grow

- Public sector restraint and slow population growth likely to remain a drag on the province's economy

- Real GDP will likely grow 1.4 per cent this year, up from 1.1 per cent in 2015

- Export momentum is picking up and the stabilized fiscal landscape is supportive of business investment

- The jobless rate has fallen to 7 per cent, the lowest level in just over a decade, but demographic headwinds will keep trend growth below the national average

- Province's GDP expected to advance 0.5% compared to last year

- Agriculture shows reason for optimism, undeterred by implications of oil and gas in other areas of housing and mining

- Seventy-two per cent of women entrepreneurs "very confident" or "somewhat confident" about making risk-related business decisions compared to sixty-four per cent of men

- BMO provides financial planning tips for all entrepreneurs

- The Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF industry has surpassed US$123 billion and experienced record net inflows of US$11 billion in the first half of 2016

- Growing use of smart beta and fixed income ETFs

- Millennials are on par with older generations for setting budgets in advance of a season of high spending

- Millennials are the most likely age group to pay off their credit card balances in full, and the least likely age group to carry a large credit card balance

- Millennials are the least likely of any age group to use summer as an excuse to spend without considering long-term implications

- The Canadian ETF industry has crossed the C$100 billion milestone and has experienced C$10.6 billion in inflows year to date

- Trends include increased use of smart beta and fixed income ETFs

- New service first of its kind from a major Canadian financial institution - another example of how BMO is enhancing the customer experience through innovative products and services

- Fastest way to open an account via smartphone and eliminates need to go to the branch or download an app

- Addresses customers' mobile-first mindset and increasing expectation of speed and convenience

- Now offering the lowest cost fixed income ETFs in Canada

- Management fees on broad fixed income ETFs reduced by more than 50 per cent

- The BMO Women in Leadership Fund invests in North American companies that promote gender-diverse leadership

- BMO Investments Inc. has also launched BMO Fossil Fuel Free Fund, a socially responsible investment (SRI) strategy that excludes companies primarily involved in the development and infrastructure of fossil fuels

- The two funds provide Canadians with more choice and the opportunity to make investments that reflect their personal principles

Corporate cardholders will be able to use selfies and fingerprint scans to verify their identify when making online purchases

Four new additions are structured to provide investors with access to key sectors and global markets

- New ETFs are structured to help manage market highs and lows

- Both are currency hedged, offering Canadians more choice in how they invest

- With these additions, BMO AM's low volatility lineup now stands at six listings

- One fifth of Canadian couples currently don't share any of their finances, with maintaining a sense of independence cited as a top reason

- Half of Canadians have lied to their partner about their finances at some point; those in more serious relationships are less inclined to keep things hidden

- The BMO(R) PlanShare feature offers Canadian couples the ability to save on banking fees and choose a level of privacy that works for them