Institutional clients – we’re here to serve your interests.

Security of assets is a key consideration for institutional clients and their stakeholders. Raymond James was established in 1962, and was founded on the principal of always putting the needs of clients first. Today, the firm administers US$896 billion in client assets worldwide, and is the largest independent investment dealer in Canada.

We partner with privately owned, independent research firms for non sell-side, unbiased research:

• BCA Research
• MRB Partners
• Capital Economics
• Bespoke Investment Group
• SIA Charts Inc.

We can help you put your objectives and risk requirements into a formal policy clearly defining the amount of risk your organization is prepared to take as well as return expectations and boundaries for each asset class to be used. This makes it easier for trustees to report to members and stakeholders in a professional manner and also meet their fiduciary responsibilities.

On request, we provide seminars and workshops for council and board members and trustees. We can tailor these sessions to suit your needs.

Corporations: Cash management is likely your primary need. With our efficient and transparent bond market access, we can manage your cash reserves or operating surpluses.

First Nations: We offer specialized investment services for First Nation clients and we are corporate members of AFOA See more.

We can help you preserve funds for future generations and generate long-term growth, or provide liquidity and cash flow for today’s needs. Your sensitivity to socially responsible investing issues can be dealt with diligently, whether it be seeking the best investments with emphasis on community values, customer and employee relations, environmental sustainability, and human rights, or avoiding nuclear power, weapons manufacturing, tobacco, alcohol, or other vice products.

We are also committed to supporting educational programs for Aboriginal people. We offer three annual bursaries through the Indigenous Learning Centre, and are continuing, annual supporters of the Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund.

Foundations, Endowments, Trusts and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations: We will provide effective risk management and ensure you have the cash flow and liquidity you need in time for regular or special payments. Your sensitivity to socially responsible investing issues can be dealt with diligently, whether it be seeking the best investments with emphasis on community values, customer and employee relations, environmental sustainability, and human rights, or avoiding nuclear power, weapons manufacturing, tobacco, alcohol, or other vice products.

Government Agencies and Municipalities: With our efficient and transparent bond market access, we can manage your cash reserves or operating surpluses. Directly from our office, we can help you roll over your cash via timely use of money market instruments and short-term bonds.

Mutual Funds: We offer efficient equity and fixed income trade execution for mutual fund companies for settlement with your custodian.

Union Defence, Operating and Surplus Funds: Since your investment horizons are set by your bargaining cycle, you may need an absolute return mandate rather than relative returns. As you approach your contract dates, we employ a special tactical service to reduce risk and ensure you have the liquidity you need when you need it. Your sensitivity to socially responsible investing issues can be dealt with diligently, whether it be seeking the best investments with emphasis on community values, customer and employee relations, environmental sustainability, and human rights, or avoiding nuclear power, weapons manufacturing, tobacco, alcohol, or other vice products.