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Listen to Markets Plus to hear BMO leading experts share a wealth of timely and relevant perspectives on factors shaping the markets, economy, industry sectors, and much more. For more information about Markets Plus, visit bmocm.com/marketsplus.

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  • Yesterday · 23 min

    After the Elections: Economic and Investment Impact

    The 2026 U.S. midterm elections resulted in Democrats winning majorities in both chambers of Congress, potentially affecting the administration’s agenda over the next two years. Penn Egbert, Head of U.S. Equity Research, BMO Capital Markets, moderates a conversation with Scott Anderson, Chief U.S. Economist, and Katherine Krantz, Portfolio Strategist, both with BMO Capital Markets, about the economic and investment implications of the U.S. midterm elections.

  • Monday · 25 min

    Building the Treasury Workforce of Tomorrow: A BMO Treasury Playbook Perspective

    Treasury’s expanding strategic role requires professionals who can combine financial expertise with data fluency, technology skills and business acumen. Vicky Albovias of BMO and Giannine Cohoon of Robert Half discuss how organizations can rethink hiring, develop adaptable talent and prepare the next generation of treasury leaders.

  • October 28 · 20 min

    Politics and Portfolios

    With the midterm elections on November 3rd, investors are wondering what the outcome could mean for national policy, the economy, and ultimately their investment portfolios. In this episode from BMO Wealth Management's Beyond the Portfolio podcast, host Henray Cohen, US Head of Investments at BMO Wealth Management, is joined by Ashley Ellefritz, Head of U.S. Government Relations at BMO, and Carol Schleif, BMO’s Chief Market Strategist, to explain what different midterm outcomes could mean for policy in Washington and describe the impacts on investment.

  • October 9 · 23 min

    Incentive Plan Design in Employee-Owned Businesses: Aligning Compensation, Performance, and Long-Term Value

    In this episode of Markets Plus, Derek Garland, Managing Director and Head of BMO's Business Transition Advisory Group, speaks with Leah Turnbull, BMO’s Managing Director and National ESOP Practice Lead, and Matt Keene, Managing Director and Leader of the Executive Compensation Practice at Chartwell Financial Advisory. They discussed how designing the right incentive plan can drive business performance and enhance enterprise value in employee-owned companies.

  • October 8 · 43 min

    NextGen Treasury: The Evolving Treasury Mandate

    Treasury's evolution continues, fueled by rising expectations from business leaders and a new generation of technologies that are reshaping the financial landscape. As treasury takes on a more strategic role, advances in data, analytics and automation are helping teams enhance visibility, improve forecasting and make more informed decisions. BMO’s Mark Ipek, Managing Director and Head, Canadian Diversified Industries, Treasury & Payment Solutions, leads a discussion on meeting this evolving mandate. His panel includes: Katie Oresar, Head of U.S. Treasury and Payment Solutions Sales, BMO Eric Kurs-Lasky, Head of North American Commercial Deposits, BMO Stephanie Petti, Director of Corporate Sales and Structuring, BMO Benjamin Lambert, Managing Director and Head, Liquidity Solutions, BMO.

  • October 8 · 15 min

    Defence Spending as Economic Offence

    BMO's Deputy Economist Michael Gregory unpacks Canada’s commitment to increasing defence spending from 2% to 5% over the next 10 years and how it paves the way for job creation, economic growth and further investment in the sector and the country.

  • October 7 · 17 min

    Agentic Capital Markets: When AI Becomes the Counterparty​

    Agentic AI has the potential to reshape capital markets as autonomous systems take on increasingly complex decisions and interactions. Based on a panel discussion during this year’s Sibos event in Miami, moderator Agnel Kagoo, Partner, KPMG joins (in order of when they speak on the podcast) Armando Benitez, Global Head of AI, BMO Capital Markets; Gloria Lio, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Services, DTCC; Manoj Bohra, Chief Data and AI Officer, State Street; and Akber Jaffer, CEO, Smartstream to discuss trust, accountability, governance and the guardrails needed as AI moves from a supporting role toward greater autonomy.

  • October 6 · 25 min

    The Long Game: Lessons in Resilient Leadership and Enduring Value

    Recorded at the Latino Leaders Index 500 event in New York City, BMO Capital Markets CEO Alan Tannenbaum sits down with Lopez Dorada Foods CEO Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez to discuss the leadership principles, growth strategies and personal experiences that helped transform an entrepreneurial vision into a large-scale enterprise.

  • October 2 · 35 min

    Beyond the Polls: Implications of the 2026 Midterms

    As the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, attention is increasingly focused on the races and voter dynamics that could determine control of Congress. In this episode of Markets Plus from September 30, BMO brought together political and market perspectives to help clients interpret the evolving electoral landscape.

  • September 29 · 30 min

    From AI Investment to Value Creation: What Separates the Leaders

    In this episode of Return On Intelligence on Markets Plus, host Kristin Milchanowski, Chief AI and Quantum Officer, BMO Financial Group, sits down with Alan Tannenbaum, CEO of BMO Capital Markets, to explore how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation and translate technology investment into measurable business value.

  • September 23 · 20 min

    The Hedge Report: Trade, Rates, AI and the Road Ahead

    In this episode, host Cheryl Ferguson, Managing Director in Global Markets, is joined by Benjamin Reitzes, Canadian Rates and Macro Strategist, for a discussion on today’s economic and market environment and future expectations.

  • September 22 · 27 min

    Canada Investment Summit: What It Means for Businesses and Investors

    In this episode of Markets Plus from September 22, BMO hosted a discussion to examine the key themes emerging from the Canada Investment Summit and what developments could mean for Canada's growth outlook, investment environment and business decision-making in the months ahead.

  • September 21 · 21 min

    Macro Horizons on Markets Plus: Rise of the Hawks

    Ian Lyngen, Vail Hartman, and Delaney Choi bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the week of September 21st, 2026, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

  • September 15 · 9 min

    Reaching for the Investment Summit

    Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the Canada Investment Summit on September 15, 2026, and announced significant measures to boost the country's attractiveness as an investment destination. Recent developments on the Canada-U.S. trade file have only reinforced the need to focus on domestic demand growth while upgrading critical infrastructure, and Ottawa’s goal is to lock in $1 trillion in total investment over the next five years. Hear from BMO Economics.

  • September 4 · 23 min

    Beyond the Headlines: Understanding What Tariffs Mean for Canadian Business

    In this episode of Markets Plus, Steven Jensen, Head, Diversified Industries, BMO Commercial Bank, Canada leads a discussion on the latest tariff developments, what they mean for Canadian businesses, and how organizations can position themselves to navigate an evolving trade environment with confidence. Speakers include Pam Denton, Head of Strategic Markets & Client Solutions, Global Markets, BMO Capital Markets and Shelly Kaushik, Senior Economist, BMO Capital Markets.

  • August 20 · 18 min

    How Failure Shaped Stephen Smith’s Success

    Stephen Smith’s journey proves that failure doesn’t have to define success. In this episode, Stephen Smith, Co-owner of The Economist and Co-founder of First National Financial, joins Scott Brison, Vice Chair, BMO, for a candid conversation about the setbacks, risks and decisions that shaped one of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders. Together, they explore Smith’s path from personal bankruptcy in the 1980s to building First National into one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders, the lessons he learned about resilience and risk management, and why he believes strong institutions, independent journalism and long-term thinking matter more than ever.

  • August 17 · 21 min

    Employee Ownership: Aligning Profit, Purpose, and Long-Term Value

    Employee ownership is gaining momentum as a powerful strategy to align business success with employee wellbeing and community resilience. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, BMO’s Chief Sustainability Officer, sits down with Leah Turnbull, Managing Director and National ESOP Practice Lead at BMO, to explore how employee ownership structures—such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in the U.S. and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada—are transforming the way companies think about growth, succession, and sustainability. They discuss why employee ownership is increasingly relevant amid a wave of retiring business owners, how it can help close the wealth gap by expanding access to equity, and why it offers a compelling alternative to traditional sale options.

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