Canadians seeking financial advice from banks left unsatisfied
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Published June 30, 2023 • 4 minute read
Pedestrians walk near a Royal Bank of Canada building in the financial district of Toronto. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg files
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As high inflation, rising interest rates and market volatility take a toll on their finances, Canadians are seeking advice from their financial institutions, but some banks are not delivering this effectively, according to a new study.
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