NEW YORK, NEW YORK and CHICAGO, ILLINOIS--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2012) - BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (NYSE:BMO)(TSX:BMO), today announced that it is donating $150,000 to the American Red Cross to support its relief efforts for those affected by the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

"The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy has deeply affected so many people, including our clients, employees and their families," said Tom Milroy, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Capital Markets. "We hope our contribution will help alleviate some of the difficulties people are facing in the wake of this disaster."

About BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American financial services provider, with 2,200 employees operating in 29 offices worldwide, including 16 in North America and offering corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of investment and corporate banking products and services. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with total assets of $542 billion and more than 46,000 employees as at July 31, 2012.