Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

September 12, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

September 04, 2024 |Claire Fan

Growth in the third quarter is already looking to undershoot the BoC’s July forecast. We continue to expect another rate cut in October.

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Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

August 20, 2024 |Claire Fan and Abbey Xu

The 2.5% reading is the lowest since March 2021.

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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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