there is a court case happening about some money that rbc and ph&n mutual funds paid to discount brokers. people are saying the money was paid unfairly. if you have some of these funds, you can join a group to maybe get some of the money back. but you have to do nothing if you don't want to be part of this group. if you don't want to be part of the group and don't want to get any money, you need to send a special form by november 12, 2024. you can find this form and more information on a website. Read from source...
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Based on the article, "RBC and PH&N Mutual Funds Class Action Regarding Trailing Commissions Paid to Discount Brokers," it is recommended that investors holding units of RBC or PH&N mutual funds through a discount broker participate in the class action lawsuit. The class action lawsuit claims monetary damages on behalf of the investors against RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and RBC Investor Services Trust for allegedly paying excessive trailing commissions to discount brokers out of the assets of the mutual fund trusts. The allegations made in the class action have not been proven and are contested by the defendants. Investors who do not wish to participate in the class action must opt-out by sending the opt-out form to RicePoint Administration Inc. by November 12, 2024. Investors should seek legal advice before making any decisions regarding the class action lawsuit.