Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a diversified financial services organisation operating under the RBC master brand across personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets. Founded in 1864 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the bank was established to serve port-connected businesses and trade; it now serves 17 million clients in Canada, the United States and select global markets and employs more than 97,000 full- and part-time staff.

Its business lines span activities that are closely governed and heavily documented. Capital Markets covers capital markets products and services, while Investor Services provides offerings to institutional clients; both sit alongside Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. The bank identifies financial services technology and innovation among its areas of technical focus.

RBC describes its purpose as helping clients thrive and communities prosper. Stated priorities include client relationships, responsible governance and the creation of value for clients and communities, together with a heritage of serving trade-connected businesses dating back to 1864.