Interest rate derivatives can be an effective way to cut exposure to economic risk. BMO Capital Markets draws on real-time financial data and a global market perspective to develop strategies that can neutralize market risk and bring new opportunities within reach. As one of the largest trading operations in North America, we offer strong trade execution and settlement capabilities, at competitive prices. Our advanced technological capabilities and a strong balance sheet allow us to deliver the highest-quality market risk management.*

Products:

Interest Rate Swaps Interest Rate Caps / Floors / Collars Treasury Locks, Caps and Collars Cross Currency Swaps Swaptions Budget Cap Forward Rate Agreements

Solving problems with derivatives:

	Reduce funding costs by pairing Swaps with Delayed Takedown Placements
	Bank-issued Callable Certificates Of Deposit (CDs)
	Managing risk: more complicated than you think

* The legal counterparty for interest rate derivative transactions is Bank of Montreal (Standard & Poor’s A+ and Moody’s Aa1).