TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ — The RBC iShares alliance today announced the launch of ETF Series units of RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged) (the “ETF Series”), adding to its suite of alternative investment solutions. The new ETF Series is managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (“RBC GAM Inc.”) and is expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada today.

Absolute return strategy designed to seek capital growth independent of market movements
The new ETF Series expands the suite of liquid alternative investment solutions offered by the RBC iShares alliance. RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged) aims to provide consistent capital growth that is substantially independent of the performance of the global equity market by investing primarily in units of RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (the “Underlying Fund”). The Underlying Fund takes long and short positions primarily in securities that are listed on major global stock exchanges using a quantitative investment model designed to select individual stocks, control portfolio-level risk and maximize exposure to factors associated with outperformance. Additionally, RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged) seeks to minimize exposure to currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar by using a hedging strategy.

“Sophisticated investors have long used market neutral strategies to help offset the impact of market volatility on their portfolios,” said Mark Neill, Managing Director and Head of Exchange-Traded Funds and Strategic Alliances, RBC Global Asset Management Inc. “By launching RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged) in an ETF series, the RBC iShares alliance is expanding its alternative investment solution set to provide Canadian advisors and investors with an institutional style product in a convenient ETF format.”

Capital gains distribution payment method for ETF Series units of RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund and RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged)
RBC GAM Inc. will file an amendment to the RBC Funds simplified prospectus today to clarify that RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund and RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged) intend to distribute any net capital gains for ETF Series units quarterly in March, June, September, and December which, in RBC GAM Inc.’s discretion, may be paid in cash or reinvested automatically in additional ETF Series units of the applicable fund at a price equal to the net asset value per ETF Series unit of the applicable fund. In the case of any reinvestment, the ETF Series units will be immediately consolidated, such that the number of outstanding ETF Series units following the distribution will equal the number of ETF Series units outstanding prior to the distribution.

The RBC iShares alliance aims to help clients achieve their investment objectives by empowering them to build efficient portfolios and take control of their financial futures. The RBC iShares alliance is committed to delivering a truly differentiated ETF experience and positive outcomes for clients.

For more information about RBC QUBE Market Neutral World Equity Fund (CAD Hedged), please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/products/alternative-investments/about/.

The RBC iShares alliance includes RBC ETFs and ETF Series of RBC Funds managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (“RBC GAM Inc.”) and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Please read the applicable prospectus or ETF Facts document before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. ETF Series is a class of securities offered by a conventional mutual fund however, unlike conventional mutual fund series, ETF Series are bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange like an ETF. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. RBC Funds are managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc., which is a member of the RBC GAM group of companies and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada.

About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 105,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

About RBC Global Asset Management
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds, PH&N Funds and RBC ETFs are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM Inc.) and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. The RBC GAM group of companies, which includes RBC GAM Inc. (including PH&N Institutional), manage approximately $834 billion in assets and have approximately 1,600 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

About BlackRock 
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.

About iShares ETFs 
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of more than 1,700 exchange traded funds (ETFs) and approximately $6.2 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.

For more information, please contact:
Brandon Dorey, RBC GAM Corporate Communications, 647-262-6307

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Operational V1 and internal research underpin the company’s next phase of scientific validation, patent prosecution and commercial development.

PHOENIX, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Proprioceptive AI, Inc. is advancing its model interpretability and targeted adaptation technology toward independent scientific evaluation and commercial deployment. Its product strategy centers on probes and adapters for local models and large-scale commercial clients, connecting analysis of internal model states with targeted improvements to model behavior.

The company’s V1 system is operational in a private research environment. In defined internal tests, Proprioceptive AI reported an 85.8% reduction in confident-wrong output. Its internal work includes model-state probes, targeted corrections and capability checks. The next phase builds on these results through independent reproduction, broader evaluation and product development.

Commercial AI teams, developers and researchers: visit www.proprioceptiveai.com and contact Logan@proprioceptiveai.com to discuss model evaluation, targeted adaptation or scientific collaboration.

Proprioceptive AI’s approach links three functions: sensing internal model states, applying targeted interventions and verifying their effects. Its research and intellectual property strategy extends across the interfaces needed to read and influence model states across supported architectures. The objective is to turn internal model insight into practical control over behavior and measurable improvements in model quality.

“We are building technology to understand and shape model behavior from within,” said Logan Napolitano of Proprioceptive AI. “V1 is operational, and our internal research provides the foundation. We are now focused on independent scientific evaluation and delivering probes and adapters that serve both local-model users and commercial AI teams.”

The company is recruiting scientists to expand its research and validation work. The next phase will focus on:

Independent reproduction: Reproduce internal findings using documented protocols and external reviewers.Model quality: Measure targeted performance improvements against baseline models and relevant alternative methods.Capability preservation: Evaluate the effects of interventions on other model capabilities, including regressions and behavior on held-out data.Deployment performance: Establish supported-model coverage, integration requirements, latency and computing costs for customer environments.

This program will connect research results to defined product specifications and customer acceptance criteria. For commercial clients, the company’s planned engagement model progresses from model diagnostics to targeted adaptation and deployment evaluation, with technical scope and performance requirements established for each engagement.

Proprioceptive AI has retained both intellectual property counsel and securities counsel. The company is pursuing patent prosecution and working with Castle Placement on investor preparation as it develops the scientific, legal and commercial foundations for growth.

Its immediate priorities are to expand the scientific team, organize external evaluation and package the technology for repeatable customer testing. The broader ambition is to give developers and organizations the tools to interpret, adapt and improve the models they operate.

About Proprioceptive AI, Inc.

Proprioceptive AI, Inc. develops technology for model interpretability and targeted adaptation. Its work spans internal-state sensing, model-state interfaces, targeted intervention and outcome verification, with a product strategy focused on probes and adapters for local models and commercial AI deployments.

Learn more at www.proprioceptiveai.com.

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Leaders set to gather for Calgary summit to tackle the forces reshaping energy security, infrastructure, competitiveness and Canada’s place in a changing world

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Next week in Calgary, Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 will gather nearly 3,000 industry leaders to confront some of the most consequential questions facing global business, at a critical moment for Canada. The summit takes place September 28–29 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

Canada is navigating changing relationships with the United States and Europe, while geopolitical instability has renewed focus on energy and economic security. Artificial intelligence is driving new demand for electricity and infrastructure, and countries are competing for investment, technology, critical minerals and the supply chains that will underpin the next era of economic growth.

Against that backdrop, Energy Disruptors: UNITE will bring together founders, investors, policymakers, executives, entrepreneurs and innovators from across energy, technology, finance, government and industry to examine where these forces are colliding, what they mean for Canada’s competitiveness and energy security, and what investments and collaborations can’t afford to wait.

The 2026 Summit’s program is built around the premise that none of those issues can be understood in isolation:

“You cannot have a serious conversation about AI without talking about electricity. You cannot talk about electricity without talking about natural gas, nuclear, renewables, storage, transmission and infrastructure. You cannot talk about batteries without talking about China, critical minerals and global supply chains,” said Graeme Edge, Co-Founder and CEO of Energy Disruptors: UNITE. “And you cannot talk about Canada’s energy future without talking about geopolitics, trade, capital, Indigenous participation, leadership and our ability to adapt to change.”

“That is why we deliberately bring together people who do not normally share the same room. We don’t need more conversations where everyone already thinks the same way. At a time when there is an extraordinary amount of noise around energy, AI, technology and Canada’s future, we want to create a place for curiosity, respectful debate, and better questions.”

The 2026 program reflects that approach, bringing Canadian, American and international perspectives together across disciplines and industries.

September 28, 9:30 AM – Fireside Chat with Lord David Cameron, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A timely conversation with Lord David Cameron sharing his experience leading a G7 country through major political separation and economic disruption, and discussing what’s next as the world order shifts and what changes to Canada’s relationships with the United States and Europe mean for energy and economic security.September 28, 10:50 AM – The Battle for the Global Operating System: Power, Energy and What Comes Next, with Jeff Navin (Boundary Stone Partners), Erica Downs (Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University), Bruno Maçães (Flint Global), Robert Kwan (RBC Capital Markets): The global order is being rewritten in real time. This panel will bring together some of the sharpest geopolitical minds for a conversation that looks beyond today’s headlines to what comes next as power shifts. How do countries, companies and leaders navigate a period of extraordinary disruption when many of the assumptions that shaped the last 30 years no longer hold?September 28, 3:20 PM – Fireside Chat with Canadian entrepreneur and venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson will bring a perspective on entrepreneurship, competitiveness and what it takes to build and scale companies in Canada.September 28, 1:15 PM – Where Are We in Battery Technology Today? Global battery and electrification expert Bob Galyen, former CTO of CATL, the world’s largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer, will examine China’s position in batteries and supply chains, critical minerals and where North America can compete.The race to resource AI in Alberta and Canada will be discussed in several conversations, namely:September 29, 1:00 PM: An RBC Fireside Chat with John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President, Office of the CEO, RBC and the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology & Innovation September 29, 2:40 PM: The New Infrastructure: AI, Data Centres, and Massive Power Demand, featuring Avik Dey, President & CEO of Capital Power.September 29, 3:30 PM: An AWS Fireside Chat with Eric Gales, Managing Director – NAMER Specialist Team, Amazon Web Services, Peter Jarmola, Director of Enterprise Platforms, AI & Data, TC Energy, and Taylor Briggs, Principal, Public Policy, Amazon Web Services.Leading Global Economist Tyler Cowen will lead two conversations:September 29, 10:20 AM: Live Podcast with Tyler Cowen, moderated by EDU Co-Founder & Host Holly RansomSeptember 29, Noon: An Hour With Tyler Cowen, moderated by Capital Power President & CEO Avik DeyThe Alberta story will be strongly represented, with Alberta Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish, Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities RJ Sigurdson, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas, and Corey Hogan, Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, among others. The summit will deliberately reach beyond traditional energy voices. Literary titan Margaret Atwood and Canadian astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen alongside Dr. Catherine Hensen will bring perspectives spanning technology, humanity, economics, exploration, leadership, and Canada’s future.Founders throughout the program will also showcase technologies and companies working to solve major energy and industrial challenges.

The full schedule can be found here: https://event.unitesummit.ca/event/unite2026/schedule.

Together, the lineup reflects the central idea behind Energy Disruptors: UNITE: understanding energy today requires understanding the broader systems around it. “The range is intentional,” said Edge. “Canada still has significant choices ahead. What are we going to build? Where are we going to compete? Who are we going to build with? What role do we want to play in the world? Our goal is not to tell people what to think about those questions. It is to bring enough different perspectives into the room that people leave more curious, more connected and more ambitious about what is possible.”

Energy Disruptors: UNITE takes place September 28–29, 2026 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

For the full lineup, program and ticket information, visit EnergyDisruptors.com.

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