April 30, 2025

RBC Investor Services’ Canadian DB pension plans generate modest returns while facing heightened market volatility in Q1 2025

Despite market volatility fueled by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and political changes both globally and domestically, defined benefit (DB) pension plans managed by RBC Investor Services clients posted a modest gain of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2025. The results are based on a recent analysis encompassing various client plans across private and public sectors. Read more.

January 30, 2025

RBC Investor Services’ Canadian DB pension plans return 1.6% over the quarter, capping year with solid 11.3%

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reports a positive median return of 1.6% for its clients’ defined benefit (DB) pension plans over the fourth quarter of 2024 and closes the year with its strongest yearly median return in five years at 11.3% for the period ending December 31, 2024. This analysis encompasses various RBCIS client plans across private and public sectors. Read more.

October 30, 2024

RBC Investor Services’ Canadian pension plans return 5.1% over the quarter, as fixed income and equity markets post healthy returns

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reports a positive median return of 5.1% for its clients’ defined benefit (DB) pension plans over the third quarter of 2024, and a 9.6% year-to-date return for the period ending September 30, 2024. This analysis, which RBCIS reports on following each quarter, encompasses various client plans across private and public sectors. Read more.

October 1, 2024

RBC Investor Services named custodian and fund accountant for Kaleido Growth Inc.

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) has been selected as custodian and fund accountant for Kaleido Growth Inc. and its IDEO+ registered education saving plans (RESPs) and legacy funds. This agreement marks the first between Kaleido Growth Inc. and RBCIS and will take effect on October 1, 2024, with the transition of assets. Read more.

July 31, 2024

RBC Investor Services’ Canadian pension plans near flat in Q2 2024

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reports a positive return of 1.1% for its clients’ defined (DB) pension plans during the second quarter of 2024, and a 4.4% return for the first half of 2024. This analysis, which RBCIS reports on following each quarter, encompasses various client plans across private and public sectors. Read more.

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