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In low interest rate environment, home affordability remains stable: RBC

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:54 GMT

In low interest rate environment, home affordability remains stable: RBC
Edmonton Journal - 19 hours ago

OTTAWA - A new analysis from the Royal Bank (TX:RY) finds home ownership in Canada remains largely affordable, even if there are signs of mild financial stress among indebted families.

STARS announces $500000 commitment from RBC Foundation to support ...

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:04:50 GMT

STARS announces $500000 commitment from RBC Foundation to support ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - 15 hours ago

WINNIPEG, May 23, 2013 /CNW/ - The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) today announced a $500,000 commitment from the RBC Foundation towards the development of a STARS Mobile Education Program in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Home resales drop in Halifax — RBC

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:06 GMT

Home resales drop in Halifax — RBC
TheChronicleHerald.ca - 9 hours ago

Home resales took a dip in Halifax during the first quarter of the year, according to a Royal Bank of Canada report. In the RBC Housing Trends and Affordability study, home resales fell 13 per cent in Atlantic Canada from the fourth quarter of 2012 ...

Housing affordability holding steady -- but treading close to 'danger zone' - globalnews.ca

RBC Donates $50000 to Red Cross to Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:27 GMT

RBC Donates $50000 to Red Cross to Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
Canada NewsWire (press release) - May 22, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS AND NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced a $50,000 donation by the RBC Foundation USA, a charitable entity funded jointly by the bank's Capital Markets and Wealth Management businesses in ...

MN Cos. Donate to Moore, OK Tornado Relief Efforts - Twin Cities Business Magazine

Sustained low rates raise risks for Canada's banks: OSFI's Dickson

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:42:28 GMT

Sustained low rates raise risks for Canada's banks: OSFI's Dickson
National Post - May 21, 2013

OSFI also has introduced requirements for “contingent capital” that would help banks cover future losses and limit the need for taxpayer bailouts.

Royal Bank of Canada Powers the TSX Higher

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:26 GMT

Royal Bank of Canada Powers the TSX Higher
Motley Fool Canada - May 21, 2013

Although the Royal Bank (TSX:RY) didn't put in the biggest return in today's Canadian market, because of its hefty weight, its shares were the biggest driver.

Canadian dollar dives but it's 'in the middle of the pack' - Globe and Mail
Canadian Dollar Falls to 2-Month Low on Bets Fed to Trim Easing - Businessweek

Eagles season ends in RBC semifinals

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:55 GMT

Eagles season ends in RBC semifinals
Peace Arch News - May 21, 2013

One of the most successful seasons in the South Surrey-based junior hockey team's history came to a close Saturday, with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Summerside Western Capitals in the semifinals of the RBC Cup. Playing in front of thousands of hometown ...

RBC and Bell to launch secure mobile payments solution

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:36:23 GMT

RBC and Bell to launch secure mobile payments solution
Canada NewsWire (press release) - May 9, 2013

MONTREAL AND TORONTO, May 9, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - RBC and Bell today announced the upcoming availability of an easy, fast and secure way for RBC mobile banking customers to purchase goods and services with debit or credit by simply using their ...

Hot on Tail of CIBC and Rogers, Bell Partners with RBC to Launch Mobile ... - Techvibes (blog)
RBC and Bell bring another mobile payment scheme to Canada - Mobile Payments Today

RBC listens to unions after they threatened to pull $1 billion for outsourcing ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:50:56 GMT

RBC listens to unions after they threatened to pull $1 billion for outsourcing ...
Victoria Times Colonist - Apr 25, 2013

When unions talk, it seems at least one big bank will go to great lengths to listen. Gordon Nixon, chief executive of the Royal Bank, flew from Toronto to Vancouver last week to meet with union officials representing more $4 billion worth of assets ...

Consumers bitten by higher food costs: RBC

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:22 GMT

Consumers bitten by higher food costs: RBC
globalnews.ca - May 16, 2013

A recent survey of Canadian adult consumers found that a large majority of them believe the price of foods they buy has gone up in the past year and more than half said they are doing more comparison shopping than before.

Canadians Trimming Food Budgets In Face Of Higher Prices, RBC Says - Huffington Post Canada