News Releases

- Three-quarters expect to spend the same or more compared to last summer

- However, six-in-ten say they are more concerned with saving money than in 2013

- Impulse purchases account for nearly 20 per cent of summer spending

- First introduced in June 2009, BMO ETFs' AUM currently stands at $14.7 billion

- Suite of 58 ETFs, including innovative smart beta and specialty solutions, a wide array of fixed income strategies and strongly competitive broad market benchmarked funds

- Canadian ETF industry assets have increased 14 per cent in last year

- Individuals 18-35 who open a Self-Directed account will receive 35 free trades, waived fees, a free Globe and Mail eBook and a chance to win a $3,500 cash prize

- Eighty-one per cent of young Canadians plan to begin investing online within the next five years

- This offer follows BMO InvestorLine's introduction of $9.95 flat-fee trading in February

- Friendlier job market, slightly higher incomes and more wealth have put young families in a better economic position today than thirty years ago

- However, high debts and housing costs still cause for concern

- Three-year sponsorship and partnership will focus on educating individuals about the benefits of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

- BMO Bank of Montreal will be offering a $4 discount on monthly Everyday Banking Plans to BMO RDSP beneficiaries