October Blog

October 05, 2023 | Saurav Arora


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It is hard to believe that we have turned the page to October…. with amazing July temperatures! 

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I often pause to reflect on how fortunate we are to work with an extraordinary group of clients, like yourselves, day in and day out.  The relationships that we’ve built are invaluable!  I am truly grateful for the trust and confidence you place in us.   Have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

In Team news, we would like to welcome Davis back to the office after welcoming his newborn baby Isla and enjoying some time with his family.

Market Update: New normal, old normal, or no normal?

With global interest rates achieving levels not seen in over a decade, some investors are beginning to wonder whether the era of zero and negative interest rates has ended. We explore what may be in store for the future of monetary policy here in this 10 min read.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: Exploring Canadian Perspectives on Estate Planning: Estate planning, which includes setting up wills and powers of attorney (POA), is an essential component of planning for the future.  By proactively making decisions and taking the necessary steps to ensure one’s plans and wishes are clearly known, outlined, and carried out in the event of illness or death, estate planning often provides individuals and their loved ones with peace of mind. You can read more in the recent report Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Exploring Canadian Perspectives on Estate Planning, released by RBC Royal Trust and the National Institute on Ageing.

We know how overwhelming Estate planning can be and more people are intending to have a plan in place. We aim to simplify the estate planning process as much as possible, so we are hosting an event discussing what’s involved as an Executor from Start to finish on Settling an Estate and all the planning that can be done with your estate to preserve harmony. Please make sure to RSVP by October 16th, 2023, to confirm your attendance and whether you’ll be bringing a guest as we are left with limited seats. Click here for more details on this event.

October is recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month, to learn more about suggestions on how to keep personal data safe, avoid risks and learn more safety tips visit how RBC keeps you safe.