Bank of Montreal - Announcements, Interviews & News Stories

BMO introduces digital pre-approvals for mortgage applicants

BMO Bank of Montreal has nationally launched a digital solution that brings speed and convenience to the Canadian home buying journey.

21 October 2020

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BMO promises real-time cross-border payments through RTP linkup

BMO Financial Group has announced its partnership with The Clearing House Payments Company, LLC (TCH), allowing business customers in the U.S. to receive funds immediately from any sending participant bank in the Real-Time Payments (RTP®) network, the real-time U.S. payment system developed and operated by TCH.

12 October 2020

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Five women-led startups selected for inaugural 1871/BMO accelerator

1871 and BMO Harris Bank are proud to announce the five participating companies selected to join WMN•FINtech on June 15, 2020.

25 June 2020

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BMO signs on for Mastercard Send for faster global payments

Mastercard and BMO Bank of Montreal today announced that BMO will implement Mastercard Send to deliver faster, more cost-effective and transparent international payment services to its Canadian-based business and commercial banking clients.

24 April 2019

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BMO Private bank showcases AI expertise

Bank of Montreal (BMO), a Canadian financial services leader for more than 200 years, hosted Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tech professionals from Canada and Hong Kong to unveil innovative AI technology and applications.

29 May 2018

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BMO Harris opens applications for fintech innovation programme

BMO Harris Bank today announced its second annual BMO Harris / 1871 Innovation Program, which is focused on engaging and mentoring early-stage technology startups that have innovative solutions in lending, financial planning, digital tools and data analytics.

09 May 2018

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BMO Harris Bank partners Chicago's 1871 on fintech mentorship programme

BMO Harris Bank today announced a partnership with 1871 – a leading technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem which is currently home to nearly 500 high-growth digital startups in the Merchandise Mart – that will provide a select group of FinTech startups the opportunity to participate in a three-month mentorship program.

21 April 2017

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BMO makes Interac transfers free

BMO Bank of Montreal announced today that they will offer free Interac e-Transfer transactions on all Everyday Bank plans. This offer extends to all Canadian chequing and Premium Rate Savings accounts that are part of a plan.

01 March 2017

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BMO Harris Bank goes all in on mobile payments

BMO Harris Bank today announced the release of BMO Harris Bank Masterpass, Android Pay and Samsung Pay digital wallets for select BMO Harris Bank credit and debit cards.

19 January 2017

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BMO convenes first meeting of millennial advisory council

Following the introduction of the first BMO Millennial Leaders Advisory Council, BMO Financial Group and Catalyst Canada - the leading non-profit organization advancing women and inclusive workplaces - have convened the first meeting of the Council's newest members.

01 December 2016

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BMO announces three winners for Next Big Idea in Fintech contest

BMO Financial Group and the DMZ have announced the three winners for 'The Next Big Idea in Fintech'.

19 October 2016

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Bank of Montreal opts for Kyc.com

Kyc.com, the joint venture between IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) and Genpact (NYSE: G), today announced that Bank of Montreal has signed onto the service to streamline the collection and management of know your customer information (KYC).

02 August 2016

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