As an international student, studying abroad is a great way to expand your horizons and gain foreign academic credentials and work experience. It can also be a stepping stone to carving a permanent…
As a newcomer, your financial needs will be different from those of established Canadian residents who’ve lived here longer. For this reason, some of Canada’s largest banks, such as RBC, offer newcomer-specific products that are designed with the financial requirements of newcomers in mind. During your first year [...]
When you move to a new country as a permanent resident (PR) or an international student, having access to your savings is not only essential but also critical. Starting (or restarting) your life in a new place is intertwined with your financial journey, making it important to understand the [...]
Many newcomers move to Canada with aspirations of not just securing their own financial future but also being able to financially support their family back home. However, during your first few years of settling down in Canada, it can be hard to balance your personal savings goals with sending money [...]
From an interview with Wanzi Silva, Financial Advisor, RBC. Wanzi Silva is a financial advisor at RBC Newcomer Meeting place – a unique Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) branch that supports new immigrants with their banking, employment and settlement needs in Canada. She moved to Canada with her family [...]
Canada’s financial ecosystem is made up of banks, credit unions, trusts, and other financial and insurance companies and it is considered to be one of the most sound and safest in the world. According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2019, published by the World Economic Forum, Canada ranked 9th [...]
Navigating financial and investment products in a new country can be complicated, especially if you don’t have a background in finance. As a newcomer in Canada, having someone who understands the newcomer experience, and whom you can rely on for sound financial advice is important. In most cases, a professional [...]
Moving to a new country may involve starting afresh personally, professionally and financially. As you strive to settle in and establish a strong financial foothold in Canada for you and your family, it becomes increasingly important to have financial goals. Previously, we shared an overview of how goal setting [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, ensuring you have access to the money you’ve brought in from back home is important not only from the perspective of landing formalities at the airport but also to pay for basic goods and services: the ride to your accommodation from the airport, groceries, [...]
Arrive makes it easier for newcomers and international students to make a smooth landing in Canada by providing the information and guidance they need. Arrive provides up to date, informative articles, guides, webinars, digital tools and expert advice to help newcomers prepare for their arrival, and adapt to the Canadian job market and cultural landscape. Students can get ready for their Canadian studies, so that they are set up for academic and professional success in Canada.
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