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Technology will boost business productivity and benefit shoppers

- New BMO branch represents a $1 million investment in the community

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages

- BMO one of the only major financial institutions to offer rewards on everyday banking

- BMO survey shows 70 per cent of Canadians belong to a loyalty rewards program

- No-load version of BMO Canadian Large Cap Equity Fund now available to investors seeking growth through exposure to Canadian large capitalization corporations

- T6 tax-efficiency option added to recently launched BMO Target Yield and BMO Target Enhanced Yield ETF Portfolios

- More than half of Canadians see themselves as the investing equivalent of a marathon runner: it's a long and winding road and they're in the markets for the long-haul

- Almost 60 per cent believe it takes the balance of a gymnast to manage risk in this current market environment

- Fifty-seven per cent are upbeat about what the next four years hold for their portfolios

- BMO InvestorLine offers a variety of resources to help support all types of investors

- 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

- 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

- One in three Canadian businesses plan to increase their use of online banking this year

- A typical business can save 50 per cent in costs or almost $1200 a year by using online cash management services

- Five tips to more effectively manage your business' cash flow

Canadians will have saved over $179 million in interest by choosing a BMO mortgage with a 25-year amortization(1)

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win a $400 gift certificate to Fern Resort

- Changes to Quotes+ service will provide more detailed information and research on equities, mutual funds and ETFs in one central location

- BMO InvestorLine study: the vast majority of online investors think it is important to have access to extensive research resources and education tools

- Enhancements the latest in a series of upgrades BMO InvestorLine is making to enable clients to invest with confidence

- Gift of contributing to a TFSA provides grads with tax-free growth

- The majority (64 per cent) of Canadians are knowledgeable about TFSAs while 44 per cent have a TFSA

- Average annual TFSA contribution is $3,700

- Number of stay-at-home dads has tripled in the past 30 years

- More than half of Canadians say their family would have to spend less on cars, travel and luxury items if one parent decided to stay home and take care of the kids; 49 per cent feel their cash flow would be significantly impacted

- BMO provides tips for families living on a single income

BMO is the first Canadian financial institution to offer Canadians an online tool to book branch appointments

- New funds respond to investor appetite for income-based products

- Strategies include covered calls, laddered bonds and use of income-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

- BMO study: almost three-quarters of Canadians are interested in generating more income from their investments

- New BMO branch represents a $1.3 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

Innovative event connects prospective employers with 100 New Canadians seeking to restart their professional careers in Canada and the GTA

- BMO encourages consumers to support Canadian farmers this holiday weekend

- Ontario and Alberta beef, pork and chicken set to top menus and barbeque grills

- The agriculture sector accounts for one-in-eight Canadian jobs and contributes to eight per cent of the country's total Gross Domestic Product.

- New BMO branch represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in ten different languages

- Grand opening celebration features great giveaways and prizes, including an Apple iPad 3

Along with their jerseys, scarves and caps, Montreal Impact soccer fans can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Along with their jerseys, scarves and caps, Toronto FC soccer fans can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Supporters of Vancouver Whitecap FC can now sport a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

Soccer fans of Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC can now show their support through a BMO MasterCard emblazoned with their team's crest.

- Soccer is the highest participation sport in Canada with 2.6 million Canadians playing both competitively and casually.

- BMO MLS team cardholders can choose a low-interest rate of 12.9 per cent for a fee of $45 a year.

- BMO offers customers loyalty rewards plus a low-interest rate option on their credit cards.

- BMO Financial Group is the first Canadian financial services organization to offer accredited investors access to the China A-Share market through a Canadian pooled fund

- BMO China A-Share Fund will provide full access to Chinese-listed companies that are not readily available to foreign investors

- BMO China A-Share Fund is suited for accredited investors who have a long term horizon and are looking for international exposure

BMO to roll out more than 800 Cash ATMs across Canada by 2014

- New Cash ATMs installed across Canada including: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

- Use BMO debit card at BMO Cash ATMs for chance to win one of five 10,000 AIR MILES(R) reward miles prizes

- While diversification is an important tool to reduce risk, there are limits to its usefulness

- Holding more than 30 stocks can reduce the benefits of diversification; opting for 10-30 holdings should provide good diversification while reducing risk

- Avoid duplication in Canadian equity mutual funds by choosing only one or two mutual funds with 30 or more holdings each

- BMO provides advice on how to structure investments

- Almost 90 per cent of Canadian online investors find that extensive research resources and educational tools help them make effective investment decisions

- Half are looking for a wide range of investments, a variety of accounts and strong customer service support from their online brokerage

- BMO InvestorLine continues to launch new tools and enhancements to existing feature

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 12 different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win an Apple iPad

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- BMO InvestorLine named top bank-owned online broker for 2011 by The Globe and Mail

You don't have to buy a new pair of shoes to balance the family budget

- BMO counted more than 30 million pennies for Canadians last year

- BMO recommends Canadians take advantage of BMO's free coin counters to make their pennies count

- More than three-quarters of Canadians don't take tax implications into consideration with every investment decision

- Strategies to reduce capital gains taxes include: catching up on unused RRSP room; deferring the gains to next year; using capital losses to offset gains; and donating appreciated securities to a charity

- While history has favoured variable, current conditions have heavily tilted the scales in favour of fixed rates

- Locking-in-combined with a shorter, 25-year amortization period-significantly strengthens household financial stability

- BMO recommends Canadian homebuyers choose a shorter amortization to begin building equity in their home faster

- Half of Business Owners say Social Media has the Potential to Increase Their Business Profitability

- Canadian Business Owners say on Average 28 per cent of Their Marketing Efforts are Focused - Online, While one-in-five Lack Social Media Savvy

- Business Owners 'like' Facebook first; LinkedIn and Twitter are Their Second and Third Choices

- 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

- 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

- 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"

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

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

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

- Calming Eurozone Situation Inspiring Market Confidence

- US Stocks Poised for Double-Digit Returns

- Commodities Should Help Drive Canadian Equities

Writing a story on retirement or investing? Need some background, a quote, a different perspective?

Call the BMO RRSP Media Hotline at 1-866-298-8385 or e-mail Rachael McKay at rachael.mckay@bmo.com

Report combines expertise from BMO's Economists with on-the-ground anecdotal information from BMO's Commercial Bankers

- Sixty per cent of Canadian investors have target dates in mind to reach their financial goals

- However, only half feel their investments are aligned to support their key life events such as marriage, the purchase of a home and retirement

- BMO LifeStage Class Mutual Funds and Corporate Bond Target Maturity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) help address this by reducing the risk as a key life event approaches

Report combines expertise from BMO's Economists with on-the-ground anecdotal information from BMO's Commercial Bankers

BMO offers tips and advice on next steps for pre-approved house hunters

Canadian couples not discussing key retirement planning details

- More than half of Canadian couples have not discussed their desired retirement lifestyle, when or where to retire or the amount of money they'll need

- Almost one-third do not have detailed insight into how much their partner has saved for retirement

- For Canadian couples retirement planning is more stressful than Valentine's Day

- The majority worried about more market turmoil in the year ahead; unsure of where to invest in the meantime

- Seven in ten Canadians believe fixed income investments play important role in protecting against market volatility

- Safe investment options, such as GICs and bonds, provide protection amid uncertain market conditions

- BMO accounted for almost half of all Canadian ETF growth in 2011

- BMO ETFs also ranked #1 in customer loyalty

- Success attributed to products that responded to investor needs during volatile times

- Key drivers included income focused and low volatility ETFs

- Online investing can provide greater flexibility, convenience and control

- More than one-third of Canadians either currently trade online or are considering doing so

- Brokerages such as BMO InvestorLine offer access to a wide variety of resources and investments, including ETFs, Mutual Funds, GICs and Bonds

- BMO InvestorLine awarded Top bank-owned online broker from The Globe and Mail in 2008, 2009 and 2011

"Open For Business" with $10 billion in additional credit

- Dairy industry annually contributes $15.2 billion in economic benefits and employs 215,000 Canadians

- Each year the average Canadian drinks 95 litres of milk

- Agricultural sector employs one in eight jobs directly and accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

- New BMO branch represents a $2.8 million investment into the community

- BMO boosts credit to Canadian businesses by $10 billion

- Branch offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand Opening celebration features, giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win one of two Apple iPads