Bank of Montreal taking $320 million in debt-market writedown
New M series offers lower fees, enhanced reporting
Continuing expansion of Barclays Capital might expose the group to greater risks and earnings volatility
Profit falls 24% to $248 million
Firm gets approval from CMHC
Guarantees certain obligations of Sun Life Assurance
Eight branches converted
Records charges for sale of Dundee Bank, writedown of ABCP
Firm is targeting alternative mortgage market
U.S. bargain-hunting could be costly without travel insurance