BMO Asset Management Inc. Announces an Index Change to BMO Emerging Markets Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF - Seite 2

The ZEF Index Change is intended to align with developments in the emerging markets bonds sector. As the underlying market continues to evolve with more diversified issuance, and as investor demand in ZEF continues to grow, it is intended that the Barclays Emerging Markets Tradable External Debt (EMTED) GDP Weighted Capped Index CAD Hedged will better reflect the investable universe of emerging markets bonds.

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The Barclays Emerging Markets Tradable External Debt (EMTED) GDP Weighted Capped Index CAD Hedged is a trademark of Barclays Capital Inc. and has been licensed for use in connection with listing and trading of ZEF on the Toronto Stock Exchange. ZEF is not sponsored by, endorsed sold or promoted by Barclays Capital Inc. and Barclays Capital Inc. makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the fund.

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Since its inception in June 2009, BMO GAM's ETF business has grown to 62 funds; each offers numerous benefits to investors, including transparency, lower costs and tax efficiencies, while covering a number of diverse asset classes, sectors and regions.

About BMO Financial Group

Established in 1817, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider based in North America. With total assets of approximately $672 billion as of January 31, 2015, and more than 46,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail 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, Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

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