Global Insight Weekly RBC Wealth Management

What’s calmed markets during the banking stress?

March 31, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova

We see four reasons why the stock market has punched through the turbulence and give our thoughts on the main risks from here.

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Do you have a trusted contact person?

March 29, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn the difference between a trusted contact person and power of attorney, and why you should have both.

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Federal budget 2023: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

March 29, 2023 |RBC Family Office Services

We analyze the latest proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on you.

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A crisis for a few banks is not a banking crisis

March 24, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Several factors distinguish the recent turmoil from the 2008–09 crisis. We discuss U.S. policymakers’ current approach, and the risks for investors in U.S. banks.

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Will the market volatility that came in like a lion go out like a lamb?

March 24, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

We look at the implications of the Fed’s latest rate hike and whether broad market volatility brought on by the banking stress can continue to fade.

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Audio commentary Knock on effects from SVB's collapse Kelly Bogdanova Co chair Global Portfolio Advisory Committee Tylar Lunke Senior Manager Managed Portfolio Strategies

Audio Commentary: Knock-on effects from SVB’s collapse

March 20, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova & Tylar Lunke

Kelly and Tylar talk about the current stress in the financial system and the wider implications for the U.S. economy and equity market.

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Gendered ageism is hindering women's financial security, but there are ways to reduce its impact

March 17, 2023 |Globe Content Studio

RBC Wealth Management and Women's Age Lab empower women to make informed financial decisions.

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Could struggling banks drag down the economy?

March 17, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse brought financial system stresses to the surface. We look at knock-on effects and economic and market implications.

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Canadian economy unlikely to dodge a downturn despite early-2023 resilience

March 16, 2023 |Craig Wright, Robert Hogue, Nathan Janzen, Claire Fan, and Rachel Battaglia
Economic growth has been more resilient than feared in the wake of aggressive interest rate increases last year. Canada’s stalled toward the end of 2022 with a flat GDP growth reading in Q4 the first time the economy has failed to expand since a pandemic-related...
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Leanne Kaufman, Matter beyond wealth

Those with special needs, need special planning

March 15, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Financial planning is essential for those with special needs to ensure they are cared for, during the parent's lifetime and beyond.

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