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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.

June 26, 2024

RBC Charity Day for the Kids donates US million to 78 youth-focused charities around the globe

RBC Capital Markets hosts its annual global Charity Day celebration Read more.

April 30, 2024

Powering forward: RBC Investor Services' Canadian pension plans start 2024 on a positive note

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) released a report highlighting a median return of 3.6% for their defined benefit (DB) pension plans during the first quarter of 2024. Read more.

January 31, 2024

RBC Investor Services reports Canadian DB pension plans return 8.2% in Q4, ending the year up 9.1%

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reported strong financial performance for their Canadian Defined Benefit (DB) pension plans, as they achieved an 8.2% median return in Q4 and closed the year with an impressive 9.1% return as of December 31, 2023 – significantly rebounding from the -10.3% return reported in 2022. This analysis encompasses various client plans across private and public sectors. Read more.

October 31, 2023

Canadian DB pension plans returned -4.0% in Q3, as fixed income and equity markets lost ground

The third quarter posed significant challenges for Canadian DB pension plans within the RBC Investor Services All Plan Universe, amidst intricate market dynamics. These plans reported a loss of 4.0% in Q3, bringing down the year-to-date return to 1.9% for the period ending September 30, 2023. Read more.

July 31, 2023

Canadian DB pension plans navigated Q2 2023 with steady returns, reveals RBC Investor Services analysis

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) has unveiled its comprehensive analysis of the performance of Canadian DB pension plans within the All Plan Universe for the second quarter of 2023. According to the study, the plans demonstrated a modestly positive quarterly return of 0.8% overall and were ahead by 4.8% over the first half of 2023. Read more.

July 5, 2023

RBC Investor Services announces realignment and rebranding, reinforces commitment to Canadian market

RBC Investor & Treasury Services (RBCIS) is pleased to announce its rebranding as RBC Investor Services following the acquisition of RBC Investor Services’ operations in Europe and Malaysia by CACEIS. Read more.