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Against odds: Why responsible investing is here to stay

Oct 08, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Explore the latest responsible investing newsletter covering why responsible investing is here to stay with commentary on equity and fixed income products, as well as an overview of impact investing

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AI’s big leaps in 2025

Oct 06, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

AI is seldom out of the headlines in 2025, with defining developments coming one after another. We look at where AI is today and how its promise is matched against technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

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How BRICS sees the world

Oct 02, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

Amid changes in the geopolitical order, the BRICS association is attempting to chart a new course. This article explains why its members—including the Eurasian troika of China, Russia, and India—believe a new multipolar world order is inevitable.

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The numbers behind U.S. tariffs

Sep 26, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Collections from U.S. tariffs are surging. As legal uncertainty looms and costs gradually pass through, balancing resilient corporate fundamentals against policy risks remains crucial for portfolio positioning.

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How will the One Big Beautiful Bill shape your legacy?

Sep 25, 2025 |Bill Ringham

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes uncertainty over tax brackets and estate tax. Families should take time to review estate plans to take full advantage.

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The Great Wealth Transfer and its impact on philanthropy

Sep 19, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

By involving heirs in philanthropic decisions today, families can create a clear path for continuing their charitable legacy.

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Fed rate cut buys U.S. time, but no quick fix to debt

Sep 18, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

One clear winner from the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut was the U.S. Treasury, which can roll over maturing debt at lower costs. Lower rates alone, however, are unlikely to make the country’s fiscal policy sustainable.

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Four ways to use life insurance in your wealth planning

Sep 17, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Insurance planning can play a valuable role in protecting your family’s financial security. Here’s how to effectively integrate life insurance in your overall wealth plan.

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Insurance coverage: Four life stages you need to prepare for

Sep 15, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Protection needs evolve over time. Make sure to revisit your strategy for financial coverage as you move through life.

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Six rate cuts in search of a reason

Sep 11, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

With the Fed poised to lower overnight interest rates next week, we think investors may be disappointed with what lowering rates is likely to accomplish. We look at the potential asset-class implications if the Fed moves too aggressively.

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