A new rule on Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) reporting has IRA owners asking a critical question: Are checkbook checks acceptable as QCDs? The answer could vary, depending on your IRA custodian and evolving IRS Code Y guidelines.

Scotia Global Asset Management recently announced its estimated year-end cash distributions for 2025, detailing projected ETF payout amounts for investors. These estimates may shift slightly before final confirmation on or about December 30, 2025, with distributions set for payment on January 7, 2026.