Royal Bank of Canada - RY STOCK NEWS

RBC Global Asset Management has launched two new mutual funds: the RBC International Equity Fund and the RBC International Small Cap Equity Fund. These funds target U.S. investors, allowing them to diversify their portfolios with international equities from emerging and developed markets. The RBC International Equity Fund focuses on mid-cap and large-cap firms globally, while the Small Cap Equity Fund invests in smaller companies. Both funds are managed by David Lambert and offer multiple share classes including A, I, and R6.

RBC Wealth Management forecasts a U.S. recession by mid-2023, driven by an inverted yield curve, rising inflation, and decreased consumer financial strength. Investors are advised to align portfolios with long-term strategies. Historically, the market rebounds before a recession concludes, and a new bull cycle may start even amidst economic downturns. Energy sector is favored for 2023 due to tight commodity supplies. Interest rates are expected to peak in early 2023, with a projected decline in bond yields. Investors should prioritize quality dividends and consider small to midcap investments.

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) announces a multi-year sponsorship deal, adding professional golfers Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala, and Cameron Young as the newest ambassadors for Team RBC. Burns had an impressive 2021-2022 season, securing three PGA TOUR victories and 22 top-ten finishes. Theegala, a rookie, achieved seven top-ten finishes, while Young, named Rookie of the Year, also had seven top-ten finishes. This sponsorship aims to enhance RBC’s marketing initiatives and solidify their support for golf, including the RBC Canadian Open and RBC Heritage.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) announced a $150,000 USD donation to the American Red Cross to aid Hurricane Ian victims. This donation encompasses contributions from various RBC sectors, including RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. To further support relief efforts, RBC has initiated an internal donation campaign for employees and introduced a financial relief program for impacted clients. RBC operates 257 locations in the U.S. with over 15,100 employees. The bank's commitment to community support remains evident through its various initiatives.

RBC Wealth Management has partnered with Transamerica and FuturePlan by Ascensus to launch the RBC Group Retirement Plan (GRP), aimed at U.S. small and mid-sized businesses. This new pooled retirement plan seeks to ease the administrative challenges faced by employers in offering 401(k) plans. The initiative targets the disparity in retirement savings access, highlighted by statistics showing only 53% of smaller employers offer retirement plans. The RBC GRP is designed to enhance competition for talent retention and provide essential retirement savings opportunities.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has partnered with Plaid to enhance financial data security for over 14 million clients. This agreement allows RBC clients to securely share their financial data through a direct API connection to over 6,000 apps on the Plaid network, eliminating the need for credential sharing. This initiative addresses rising fraud risks, as 48% of Canadians reported increased fraud attempts during the pandemic. RBC aims to empower clients by providing secure access to financial services while ensuring privacy and control over their data.

RBC has entered a significant data access agreement with Envestnet | Yodlee, enabling over 14 million clients to connect securely with 1,500+ third-party applications. This deal enhances financial management for clients by allowing safe data sharing without compromising security. The direct API connection streamlines access to account information while providing better control over data. RBC's Chief Digital Officer emphasized the importance of client security amid rising fraud attempts, with recent statistics showing a surge in ID fraud incidents.

At the 2022 RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Team RBC players Dustin Johnson and Harold Varner III faced off in a golf skills challenge. Varner III won, securing a $10,000 donation from RBC, split between the HV3 Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation. The event included challenges like Flop Shot and Carolinas Trivia, drawing a large crowd. Shannon Cole, RBC's VP of Brand Marketing, praised the friendly competition, highlighting the charitable contributions from Varner's victory.