Kevin Neiser, Private Banker, Royal Bank of Canada

04/10/2026

The cost of owning a home in Canada eased for the 8th consecutive quarter in Q4 of last year, but those gains are getting smaller and smaller. RBC Economics’ Robert Hogue looks at local affordability trends from coast to coast in this new report.

Housing affordability continues to improve in Canada. RBC’s national aggregate affordability measure eased for an eighth consecutive quarter to 52.4% in Q4 2025 from an all-time high of 63% at the end of 2023. A fall in the measure represents an increase in affordability.

02/13/2026

This week’s video, join Chief Economist Eric Lascelles as he dives into geopolitical and economic currents:

🏦 Fed leadership shift: Kevin Warsh nominated as Federal Reserve Chair—watch for potential policy changes ahead.
🌍 Geopolitical crosswinds: Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland tensions are reshaping global trade and energy dynamics.
📈 Earnings momentum: U.S. corporate earnings remain strong. Companies beating expectations, with 2027 growth outpacing 2026. AI-driven sectors show margin expansion potential.
🍁 Canadian tailwinds & headwinds: Enhanced GST credits could fuel growth in the second half of 2026, but snap election uncertainty adds complexity.

Tune in to see what’s on our radar this week: https://bit.ly/4rgm3Tp

01/21/2026

New year, new read: recently published “Capital Under Pressure”, a must-read for both investors and founders navigating Canada’s venture capital ecosystem, with new analysis on fundraising data from 2025.

From graduation rates and fund concentration to the struggles of emerging managers, the report dives deep into the data to provide exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Canadian venture capital.

Key Highlights:
Canadian VC firms raised just over $2B in 2025 – well below Canada’s long-run average. Only 25% of 2021 cohort funds have raised a successor fund within 5 years.
Emerging managers raised a record-low $249M in 2025.
Capital concentration is at an all-time high, with the top 5 funds capturing ~83% of total capital.

Don’t miss out on the insights that will shape how founders and investors navigate 2026 and beyond.

Download the full report now: https://bit.ly/49MOst0

01/14/2026

Canadians are getting tired of dealing with scams. Personalized attacks are becoming the norm, and many admit it’s challenging to keep their guard up. The post Feeling Fraud Fatigue? Follow These 3 Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Canadians are getting tired of dealing with scams. Personalized attacks are becoming the norm, and many admit it’s challenging to keep their guard up.

01/09/2026

Did you know RBC has supported Rick Hansen since his iconic Man In Motion World Tour began 40 years ago?

Now, in honour of the tour’s 40th anniversary, RBC and RBC Foundation are reigniting this commitment and partnering with the Rick Hansen Foundation to award 40 grants of up to $40,000 to fund community-led accessibility projects nationwide as part of the RBC Barrier Buster Grants program.

1 in 4 Canadians lives with a disability, and removing barriers creates belonging for everyone.

Apply for a grant between December 3, 2025 – March 15, 2026 and be part of the movement towards a barrier-free Canada.
rickhansen.com/BarrierBuster

Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible?  You can apply (before March 15, 2026) for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 to complete an access-improvement project in your community.  In honour of the...

12/19/2025

As the holidays approach and many in our communities feel the strain of rising need, we’re profoundly grateful for the partners working every day to support food security across Canada. Thank you for your leadership, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to helping families access the food and resources they need.

Your work is making a meaningful difference at a time when it matters most.

Food insecurity is a growing and urgent need in our communities and requires more than just emergency food relief. RBC is committing $10 million, as part of its $2 billion community investment by 2035 through RBC, RBC Foundation®️ and RBC Foundation USA to invest in ideas and organizations that aim to improve food distribution and access for under-served communities.

I’m proud to be part of RBC in helping to make a difference through Ideas for People and Planet™️.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4qjUKaa

12/12/2025

Entrepreneur adds ‘a little magic’ to The Women’s Summit, presented by RBC.
Thanks to a unique retail incubator program for Canadian immigrants, one entrepreneur's inspirational pins were front and centre at this year’s event

11/07/2025

Get the latest insights into earnings season. In this , RBC GAM’s Stu Kedwell discusses the current market landscape, including the S&P 500 earnings outlook, the performance of U.S. banks, AI’s transformative potential and much more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4qOpPDG

10/20/2025

Wishing you and your family a joyful festival from RBC.

10/15/2025

RBC Foundation has committed over $16 million to programs that teach green skills. Read more in the Globe & Mail:

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09/18/2025

Improving employee financial wellness can help to create a more focused, engaged and productive workforce. With RBC Group Advantage group savings program, employees will receive expert personalized financial advice and resources to prepare for retirement.

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