Markets Plus

In this episode, Augustin de Kerversau, Chief Operating Officer, BMO U.S. Banking, and Jennifer Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of Latino Business Action Network (LBAN), explore the transformative power of Latino entrepreneurship. From a $4 trillion GDP contribution to a 44% surge in business formation, the conversation dives into the data, the barriers to capital and contracts, and the ecosystem strategies that are reshaping the future of the U.S. economy.

Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, Brent Joyce, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, to examine the outlook for equity markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. The conversation explores where opportunities may emerge across sectors and geographies, how valuation and earnings dynamics are shaping the investment landscape, and key considerations for portfolio positioning as market leadership evolves. Together, Dan, Brent, and Carol provide strategic insights to help investors cut through market noise and focus on what matters most for equity portfolios in the year ahead.

In this episode of Journeys to Growing the Good on Markets Plus, Issam Majeed, Managing Director of Diversified Industries, BMO Corporate Finance, explores what it truly means to pursue the Canadian Dream: the belief that through perseverance, integrity, and community, anyone can build a meaningful and lasting legacy. Today’s guest, Basem Hanna, President and CEO of Almega Corp., embodies that vision.

In this episode of Metal Matters, Helen Amos is joined by BMO’s Chief Economist Doug Porter to discuss the impact of big macro shifts on the metals and mining space. They talk everything from rate cuts, the US dollar, AI, de-dollarization, global trade, and emerging market development.  

In the newest episode from the Latino Leaders Index500 series, an expert panel breaks down the pros and cons of ESOPs, private equity partnerships, strategic sales, and IPOs. Throughout their conversation, discover how market conditions, valuation factors, and governance considerations shape the best route for your company’s future.

Cyberfraud is evolving faster than ever. With the help of AI, some of the tactics used by bad actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated, putting financial assets and sensitive data at risk.  In this episode of Markets Plus, BMO’s Justin Boisvert, National Lead, Sales Strategic Initiatives and Operations, Treasury & Payment Solutions, moderates a panel discussion on practical actions that you can take to help prevent and stop fraud attempts from happening to you or your organization and how to prepare in case something does happen. Joining Justin in the discussion are Rebecca Tascona, Head North American Treasury & Payment Solutions Product Management, BMO and Larry Zelvin, Executive Vice President and Head of Financial Crimes Unit, BMO.

In this inspiring episode from the Latino Leaders Index500 series, BMO’s Eduardo Tobon sits down with two CEOs to discuss their personal journeys to becoming entrepreneurs, their mission-driven strategies, and how their businesses are transforming healthcare and infrastructure across the United States.

Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, and Dante Rossi, BMO Wealth Director of Tax Planning, discuss the upcoming 2025 Canadian federal budget. They explore modest growth expectations amid global uncertainty and analyze key tax measures affecting individuals and businesses. Topics include the productivity super deduction, new personal tax credits, and housing initiatives aimed at affordability. Porter addresses implications of rising unemployment and the Canadian dollar's slide, while Rossi highlights missing elements in tax reform.

How can entrepreneurs capitalize on a ‘why not?’ attitude? To get perspective, Jorge Ferraez, Founder of Latino Leaders Magazine, spoke with Marcos Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of Palladium Equity Partners, at an event for the Latino Leaders Index500, Powered by BMO.

Darryl White, CEO of BMO Financial Group, provided opening remarks before the third annual US-Canada Summit in Toronto.