Long-term planning can help allay Canadian investors’ concerns for the future

 December 25, 2019 |Written by The Economist Intelligence Unit
Planning is crucial in boosting financial well-being and protecting wealth. More wealth does not always equal more optimism for long-term financial well-being. Saving enough for long-term goals like retirement and preserving wealth to pass down to the...
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Responsible investing and palm oil

 December 21, 2019 |By The Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment Team, RBC Global Asset Management
Whether you realize it or not, there is a high probability that you have consumed or used palm oil in some form in the past 24 hours. Palm oil is used in a wide variety of food, cosmetic and personal-care products. It is also used as biofuel. Palm oil...
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Big city rental blues: a look at Canada’s rental housing deficit

 December 13, 2019 |By Robert Hogue, Senior Economist
A new report on Canada's rental market argues for a new policy approach in favour of building new rental supply. Learn what this means for Canada's biggest cities. Canada’s largest cities have a rental housing deficit. Strong demand has pushed rental...
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Does socially responsible investing hurt investment returns?

 December 05, 2019 |By The Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment Team, RBC GAM
One key finding from a new RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) report states that multiple research studies show there is a clear correlation between strong sustainability business practices and company performance. Socially responsible investing (SRI)...
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