RBC Capital Markets hires Mike MacBain to co-lead global
debt markets
TORONTO, October 12, 2007 — RBC Capital Markets
today announced that Mike MacBain, 42, has been hired, effective
November 1, to co-head RBC Capital Markets' global debt markets'
business, focusing on financial products and commodities.
Reporting to Mark Standish, head of Global Markets, MacBain
will be a member of RBC Capital Markets' Operating Committee
and have joint responsibility with Richard Pilosof for the
firm's C$2 billion global debt markets business.
Mr. MacBain has two decades of experience in global capital
markets businesses, most recently as president of TD Securities.
"We are delighted to have an individual of Mike's calibre
and experience on our team," said Standish. "The
size and complexity of our debt markets' business have grown
dramatically in the past few years and, with Mike's and Richard's
leadership, we can look forward to continued success."
RBC Capital Markets' global debt markets' business serves
more than 5,000 active investors in Asia-Pacific, Europe and
across North America.
Harry Samuel, head of Global Treasury Services, has been
given the additional role of regional head of Global Markets
throughout Europe and Asia, with the mandate to work closely
with John Burbidge, the chief operating officer of Europe
and Asia, and the various business heads to promote, develop
and execute business strategy in these regions.
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For further information, please contact:
Katherine Gay, (416) 974-6286
Jackie Braden, (416) 974-2124
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