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What is gendered ageism?

February 15, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Health research, healthcare, and public policy have largely ignored the gendered realities of aging in Canada and the specific impact on women. The Women's Age Lab is out to change that.

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DIY executor help is here

February 02, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO, RBC Royal Trust
We know there are many executors1 today who need help but don’t know where to turn. In our experience, there are many executors who are not prepared to fulfill the role, which can be daunting—70 to 100 individual tasks that need to be undertaken depending...
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Would you create a digital Will?

February 01, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

The shift towards digital can have its benefits, but it also comes with a few risks. When it comes to digital Wills, do we know enough?

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The Meh-conomy & Matterhorn-sized risks: 12 themes for a fragmented world

January 23, 2023 |John Stackhouse

The skies above Davos were unusually cloudy during the World Economic Forum. The annual winter gathering, on the other hand, had unusual bursts of sun.

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As the U.S. hits the debt ceiling, what’s next for financial markets?

January 20, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

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The race to deal with dementia in Canada

January 18, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Can Canada, with its aging population, keep up as the world works to tackle dementia? We explore the findings of CanAge's 2022 Dementia in Canada report.

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What’s ahead for investors as economic trends change in 2023?

January 12, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.

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Rethinking insurance in your estate planning

January 05, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

How insurance can be used as a proactive, planning tool to preserve and enhance the wealth we leave behind

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