Counsellor Quarterly

Around the world in 80 seconds

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Canada The economy continued to struggle through the first half of the year, eking out only tepid growth while the employment picture continued to deteriorate. Canadian households are showing increasing signs of financial stress, as interest rate increases...

The President’s Message

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

The global economy has managed to withstand higher interest rates and continue to grow, reinforcing our view that a recession can be avoided over the year ahead. We place the odds at 65% that economies manage a soft landing, with potentially two to five...

The Last Word: Scaling your summit – together

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Whatever your goals and the challenges you face in achieving them, having the right team to help ensure you get to your personal “summit” can make all the difference. Our team’s experience, breadth of knowledge, deep expertise and global reach can smooth...

Around the world in 80 seconds

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

The President’s Message

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Gain changer

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

The federal government’s new capital gains inclusion rates mean that, in certain circumstances, Canadians will now be paying more tax on their gains from capital asset transactions. For many investors, this will be a game – and net gain – changer. Here...

Market Update - Global fixed income markets

July 18, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2024

Authors: Soo Boo Cheah, MBA, CFA Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited. Joanne Lee, MFin, CFA Senior Portfolio Manager RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Taylor Self, MBA, CFA Portfolio Manager RBC Global...

Counsel Views – Women and Wealth: The future is female

April 08, 2024 |Tasneem Azim-Khan, Chief Investment Strategist, RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc.

“Ok ladies, now let’s get in formation!” – Beyoncé 2023 brought the female economy squarely into focus. Throughout the year, women were consistently credited with boosting sales of struggling businesses, driving traffic and profitability back to theatres...

The Last Word

April 05, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Spring 2024

It takes a team In an ever-more complex world, it takes experienced-based expertise and principles-based advice to maximize one’s wealth and to help ensure the journey to achieving your goals is as smooth as possible. To do so, you need a team – and we...

Dividends and your portfolio: A sweet “Double Double” deal for Canadian investors

April 05, 2024 |Counsellor Quarterly – Spring 2024

Dividends paid by publicly listed companies have proven to be an important component to investors’ success in growing their wealth over time. Investors can benefit from dividends’ steady income, their portfolio-stabilizing affects in volatile times, and...