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Policy rate increase of 50 bps, the Bank's 7th consecutive hike!

December 8, 2022

The Bank of Canada has increased its policy interest rate by 50 basis points, which now stands at 4.25%.

Bank of Canada
Policy Interest Rate

Royal Bank of Canada Prime Rate
4.25%
50 bps
6.45%
50 bps

Effective Thursday, December 8, 2022

 

  • Click here to consult the press release issued by the Bank of Canada.
  • The next Bank of Canada announcement will be on January 25, 2023.

How does this impact you and your clients?

Make sure to head over to ia.ca/economy and sign up for our weekly newsletter where Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, will discuss this latest increase and it's impacts in his December 9 video.

 

Impact on savings and life insurance loans

On the savings side, as stipulated in the loan agreement, this increase will automatically impact the payments to be made by your clients with previously issued loans (RRSPs, RESPs and investment loans) as these loans are established according to the Royal Bank of Canada's prime rate which now stands at 6.45%1.

In addition, since iA Financial Group also uses this rate to establish policy loans on certain individual life insurance policies, these loans could be affected.

These adjustments are automatic, no action is required on your part or on your client's part.

campaign_FILL0_wght500_GRAD0_opsz80Increased rate for the
High Interest Savings Account (HISA)

A simple, accessible and risk-free alternative!

3.90%

Effective December 9, 20222

 

In addition to providing security against volatility, the HISA offers a better return in a rising interest rate environment! Also, check out our competitive Guaranteed Interest Fund (GIF) rates. Visit ia.ca/fixed-income-investment-rate.

 

1 The annual interest rate changes automatically, without notice, whenever the prime rate changes.
2 Rates are reviewed weekly and are subject to change without notice.

Topic : Economic news

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