Nick Benincasa - RBC Investment Advisor

The family cottage holds more than just memories — it holds the potential for family conflict if you haven’t decided who owns it next. Rising costs, geography, practicality; the reasons to pass on a property (or not) are deeply personal but they're worth discussing with family. Here are some thoughts to help start the conversation: https://bit.ly/4bYZOMb

The Bank of Canada is set to make its fifth interest rate announcement of the year on Wednesday following a turbulent few weeks on the global stage and in Canadian economic data.

Turbulent month of economic data leaves Bank of Canada right back where it started

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Cyclical rebound in Canada and structural strength in the U.S. Canada’s economy is on track to rebound in Q2, driven by resilient household spending, recovering business investment and expanding net trade. Growth is expected to continue over the second half of 2026 with CUSMA exemptions still protecting most Canadian exports from U.S. tariffs.

Model providers and hyperscalers may not capture the significant AI-generated value many investors project. We explore how enterprises are looking to control costs, where value is accruing and how it could affect the investment landscape.

The commoditization of AI models and compute

You might be missing valuable tax credits, deductions, and filing opportunities. Here are nine ways to maximize your tax savings.

Did you maximize your tax-saving opportunities this year?

Mercer data show most plans well funded despite recession scare and rate uncertainty.

Canadian DB pension plans hold strong solvency gains in Q2 Mercer data show most plans well funded despite recession scare and rate uncertainty

I often write about the big financial adjustments newcomers face when moving to Canada: mortgages, credit scores, taxes, and retirement savings.

Canada’s tipping culture can feel like a minefield for newcomers Canadians may be tired of tipping culture, but newcomers are still trying to figure out the rules.

Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse indicate that firms’ sentiment has deteriorated. Domestic sales outlooks have weakened amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and elevated costs related to fuel, while export outlooks have improved because of stronger demand for commodities. Investment intentions remain solid, but fewer firms plan to add staff.

Business Outlook Survey—Second Quarter of 2026 Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse indicate that firms’ sentiment has deteriorated. Domestic sales outlooks have weakened amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and elevated costs related to fuel, while export outlooks have improved because of stronger dem...

Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO of RBC Royal Trust, is the featured guest in this episode of Women’s Age Lab Talks. This first session of the impactful series will explore how gendered ageism – discrimination based on age and gender – can affect women’s health, finances, and overall well-being, coupled with practical insights and strategies to combat these.

Register today to get access to previous sessions and get notified of future sessions: https://bit.ly/4h5ZWgc

Presented in partnership with RBC Wealth Management.

Louai Bibi has been named the winner of the 2026 National Financial Planning Awards. Organized by the Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPAC) and Institute of Advanced Financial Planners (IAFP), the awards recognize outstanding financial…

Louai Bibi named winner of national financial planning award - Investment Executive The Ottawa-based financial planner presented a "complex and intimate" case study