Why your art collection should be part of your estate planning

Why your art collection should be part of your estate planning

 July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Art collections are an emotionally charged part of your estate. Here's how to prepare for a smooth transfer to the next generation.

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A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

 July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help make family meetings an effective tool in wealth-transfer planning.

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Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

 July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

You can preserve family harmony and your wishes for your estate with careful planning and open conversations.

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Bank of Canada follows up with a second rate cut of 2024

Bank of Canada follows up with a second rate cut of 2024

 July 24, 2024 |Claire Fan

After a first interest rate cut in June, the Bank of Canada (BoC) again lowered its key overnight rate by 25 basis points at its meeting Wednesday, to 4.5%. The move was in line with market and our own expectations ahead of the announcement.

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Here are the investment trends you need to know

 July 22, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

RBC Global Asset Management recently released its Summer 2024 Global Investment Outlook report, which dives deep into the trends impacting your portfolio. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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The Last Word: Scaling your summit – together

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...
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Gain changer

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...
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Market Update - Global fixed income markets

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...
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Around the world in 80 seconds

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...
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The President’s Message

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...
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The Global Investment Outlook

Economic data has been resilient, recession risks have diminished, and inflation has cooled sufficiently for central banks to consider cutting policy rates at some point this year. In this environment, sovereign bonds are appealing, and while stocks have surged as investors embraced the improved odds of an economic soft landing, demanding valuations in U.S. large-cap stocks may limit upside potential.

This Global Investment Outlook includes:

  • The recommended mix of cash, fixed income instruments, and equities.
  • The recommended global exposure of fixed income and equity portfolios.
  • The optimal term structure for fixed income investments.
  • The suggested sector and geographic make-up within equity portfolios.
  • The preferred exposure to major currencies.

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