Media Advisory - BMO Experts Available to Discuss Interest Rate Announcements by Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve

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BMO Financial Group announced availability of its sectoral and technical experts for commentary on the anticipated interest rate announcements from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve on Jan. 26, 2022. With rising expectations for rate increases, experts will provide insights on monetary policy implications for inflation and investment strategies. Key representatives include Chief Economist Doug Porter and Deputy Chief Economist Michael Gregory. BMO, the 8th largest bank in North America, holds total assets of $988 billion as of October 31, 2021.

TORONTO and CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Experts will be available for comment following the releases Wednesday of the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement and the statement from the Federal Reserve Board's Federal Open Market Committee.

With expectations of rate rises growing, BMO's sectoral and technical experts will be available to comment and provide advice on upcoming monetary policy announcements and the implications for inflation, investment strategies, and a thriving economy.

Experts are available from the following BMO teams:

• BMO Economics
• Doug Porter, Chief Economist, BMO Financial Group
• Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist and Head of U.S. Economics, BMO Capital Markets
• BMO Personal Banking
• Hassan Pirnia, Head, Home Financing and Personal Lending Products (Canada)
• Tom Parrish, Head, Retail Lending Product Management, BMO Harris Bank (U.S.)
• BMO Business Banking
• Paul Seipp, Head, Business Banking, Western Region (Canada)
• BMO Global Asset Management
• Sadiq Adatia, Chief Investment Officer
• BMO Private Wealth
• BMO Family Office (U.S.)
• Michael Stritch, Chief Investment Officer
• Carol Schleif, Deputy Investment Officer

To speak to one of these experts, please contact BMO Media Relations at (416) 867-3996.

About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $988 billion as of October 31, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

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FAQ

What is BMO's role regarding Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve announcements?

BMO experts will provide commentary and insights on the implications of upcoming interest rate announcements from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve.

Who are the key experts available for interest rate discussions at BMO?

Key experts include Doug Porter, Chief Economist, and Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group.

When will BMO's experts offer insights on interest rate announcements?

BMO's experts will be available for commentary following the interest rate announcements on Jan. 26, 2022.

What are BMO's total assets as of October 2021?

As of October 31, 2021, BMO Financial Group reported total assets of $988 billion.

What services does BMO Financial Group provide?

BMO offers a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services.