News Releases

- Almost 80 per cent feel their children are prepared to handle their inheritance

- Two-thirds spend time talking to their kids about finances

- Just one-quarter believe their kids will be better off financially than them; 41 per cent believe they will be worse off

- More than $22 million raised for local United Ways and other charities across North America

- More than 84 per cent of BMO employees supported campaign through donations along with volunteering their time at hundreds of community charities

- Three-quarters of high-net worth Canadians are either donating the same or more than before the 2008 recession

- They will be giving an average of $5,217 to charitable causes this year

- Health, children's charities and community projects are among their favourite causes to support

- Forty-seven per cent are optimistic about Canada's economic future

- The nation's affluent are most bullish about the financial and energy sectors

- High-net worth Canadians are spending either the same or more on vacations, entertainment and clothing compared to before the recession

- Low prices and higher rents attracting investors into the U.S. housing market

- Investors account for one-in-five resales

- Tailwind could persist into 2015

With Summerfest in full swing and plenty more to see, now is the time to visit

- U.S. farmers recovering from last summer's drought, with corn and soybean production expected to rebound sharply

- In Canada, wheat prices remain elevated and canola prices are within range of record highs

- Impact of Alberta flooding on farms has been relatively limited compared to the extensive damage to communities and public infrastructure

- BMO's Harris Private Bank Report examines relationship between payroll and performance in Major League Baseball

- Toronto Blue Jays' $75 million payroll suggests a .496 winning percentage

- Tale of two teams in Chicago: White Sox punching above their weight; Cubbies struggling this year

BMO Harris Bank, Harley-Davidson, Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation lead business efforts to build bridge from Bradley Center to the future

Pettit's family applauds business commitment to preserving mother's gift and legacy

Combining CTC Consulting with Harris myCFO will expand BMO's investment advisory and manager research capabilities in the U.S. and create a leading integrated wealth management firm serving affluent clients.

Canadians will see familiar "BMO" on the Indianapolis Skyline