News Releases

2013 News Releases

December 2013

	2013.12.23	The gift that keeps on giving: RESPs can solve last-minute shopping challenges for grandparents, says RBC
	2013.12.20	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces administration fee reductions to four RBC funds
	2013.12.20	RBC recognized as a 'Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality' by the Human Rights Campaign
	2013.12.19	RBC launches interactive 2013 Online Annual Report
	2013.12.18	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for December 2013
	2013.12.18	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces annual reinvested capital gains distributions for RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETFs
	2013.12.17	RBC Wealth Management presents The 12 Tips of Tax Planning
	2013.12.13	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares Series AN, AP & AR
	2013.12.12	Canada to benefit from a strengthening U.S. economy in 2014: RBC Economics
	2013.12.11	RBC first North American Financial Institution to bring person-to-person electronic money transfers to Facebook Messenger
	2013.12.10	Travel still high on retirement wish list, but becoming snowbirds is more of a myth than a reality: RBC poll
	2013.12.05	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces November sales results for RBC funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.12.05	RBC President and CEO Gordon Nixon announces his intention to retire in August 2014
	2013.12.05	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2013.12.05	Royal Bank of Canada Reports Fourth Quarter and Record 2013 Results
	2013.12.02	RBC PMI™ November manufacturing output increases at fastest pace since March 2011
	2013.12.02	Homebuyers priced out of prime locations in GTA

November 2013

	2013.11.28	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. receives multiple distinctions at Morningstar Canadian Investment Awards
	2013.11.28	Tis the season…to avoid the stress of holiday shopping and give the gift that keeps on giving
	2013.11.27	Big wins continue for do-it-yourself investors: RBC Direct Investing’s Series D Mutual Funds selection expanding to three more mutual fund companies
	2013.11.27	Homes slightly less affordable across Canada in Q3 2013: RBC Economics
	2013.11.26	RBC, Best Buy Canada and Future Shop announce new enhanced Rewards redemption option
	2013.11.25	RBC to build kids’ confidence through Play
	2013.11.22	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces final valuation of RBC Target 2013 Corporate Bond Index ETF
	2013.11.21	RBC finds most Canadian parents feel skating is a basic skill that all children should have the opportunity to learn
	2013.11.18	RBC Blue Water Project announces deadline for 2014 Leadership Community Action Grants
	2013.11.15	RBC hires Bruce Ross to lead Technology and Operations
	2013.11.15	"Hidden"opportunity for organizations to build more diverse teams, according to a new EY and RBC report
	2013.11.15	When retirement isn’t by choice: RBC poll finds four-in-ten Canadians aren’t retiring on a date of their choosing
	2013.11.14	Ryerson University to launch RBC Immigrant Diversity and Inclusion Project
	2013.11.14	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for November 2013
	2013.11.14	Royal Bank of Canada announces impact related to proposed legislative changes to certain insurance policies
	2013.11.13	Canadians to spend more overall this holiday season, but adding extra debt not on their shopping list: RBC
	2013.11.12	RBC donates $100,000 to assist relief efforts in the Philippines
	2013.11.12	RBC Waterscape Garden unveiled for Chelsea 2014
	2013.11.12	RBC to announce fourth quarter and fiscal 2013 results on December 5, 2013
	2013.11.06	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces October sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.11.05	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces capping of five RBC Corporate Class funds
	2013.11.01	RBC PMI™ climbs to two-and-a-half year high in October

October 2013

	2013.10.30	RBC named "Best Private Bank in Canada" by Global Private Banking Awards for second year in a row
	2013.10.29	Canadians paying off their debt the good old-fashioned way – spending less: RBC poll
	2013.10.28	Royal Bank of Canada to repurchase up to 30 million of its common shares
	2013.10.28	RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Canadian pensions progress in third quarter
	2013.10.25	Royal Bank of Canada announces redemption of RBC Trust Capital Securities – Series 2013
	2013.10.24	A place to call home - Canada's retiring boomers hope to stay put, despite potential health issues: RBC Poll
	2013.10.22	RBC and B+H architects launch second annual Evolve Sustainable Design Competition for Canadian university students
	2013.10.21	RBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
	2013.10.21	Royal Bank of Canada to repurchase up to 30 Million of its common shares
	2013.10.17	Female entrepreneurs remain a relatively untapped resource for economic growth: RBC Economics
	2013.10.16	The power of a purchase: Canadians can now give while they spend, with Free The Children RBC Virtual Visa Debit Card
	2013.10.16	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for October 2013
	2013.10.15	RBC Named Title Sponsor for Sports Day in Canada
	2013.10.11	RBC Wealth Management recognized for excellence in client service in 2013 Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards
	2013.10.09	RBC names 47 Canadian athletes to its Olympic and Paralympic roster
	2013.10.08	Big win for small investors: RBC Direct Investing announces increased access to Series D mutual funds for self-directed investors
	2013.10.08	Breaking the 'no experience - no job cycle': RBC launches new internship for recent college and university graduates
	2013.10.04	RBC RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces September sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.10.03	RBC announces five-year, $100 million commitment to improve the well-being of one million kids and youth
	2013.10.02	Vancouver's Colleen Heslin wins 15th Annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition
	2013.10.01	RBC PMI™ rises to 15-month high in September, suggesting a solid manufacturing expansion in Canada

September 2013

	2013.09.27	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem subordinated debentures
	2013.09.25	RBC Investor & Treasury Services Tops Rankings in Fund Administration Survey
	2013.09.25	Record Wealth Growth and Regional Diversity Drive Opportunities for Wealth Management Firms Serving Asia-Pacific
	2013.09.25	Asia-Pacific Poised to Become Largest Wealth Market as Early as 2014
	2013.09.24	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces changes to RBC Private Pools
	2013.09.21	Over 4,500 runners raised $1 million at first annual RBC Run for the Kids
	2013.09.20	Free The Children Launches Year of Education With Support From Joe Jonas, Nina Dobrev and Star-studded Line-up at We Day Toronto
	2013.09.20	RBC announces 2013 Aboriginal Student Awards Program recipients
	2013.09.19	RBC sets the record straight on small business myths
	2013.09.17	Improving Global Economy Expected to Support Canadian Growth: RBC Economics
	2013.09.13	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for September 2013
	2013.09.13	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces final details on maturity of RBC Target 2013 Corporate Bond Index ETF
	2013.09.12	George Lewis of RBC to Speak at the CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference 2013
	2013.09.12	RBC’s Kim Mason named one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence
	2013.09.12	Breaking up Is hard to do (but not when you know what you've been missing)
	2013.09.11	RBC recognized as leader in Commercial Banking
	2013.09.10	WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard rated number one travel rewards card in Canada
	2013.09.09	Janice Fukakusa of RBC to speak at the UBS Best of Americas Conference 2013
	2013.09.06	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces August sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.09.05	RBC’s Janice Fukakusa to speak at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
	2013.09.04	RBC and TIFF announce winners of the 2013 RBC Emerging Filmmakers Competition
	2013.09.04	RBC Capital Markets appoints Chief U.S. Market Strategist and two top-ranked analysts to its U.S. equity research platform
	2013.09.03	Young hockey players in High River to receive equipment from NHLPA Goals & Dreams and RBC Play Hockey
	2013.09.03	RBC PMI™ signals modest improvement in manufacturing business conditions in August
	2013.09.02	RBC donates $80,000 to help safeguard Experimental Lakes Area

August 2013

	2013.08.29	RBC Chair David O'Brien announces retirement
	2013.08.29	RBC announces retirement of Chief Risk Officer and appointment of Mark Hughes as successor
	2013.08.29	Thomas A. Renyi appointed to the Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada
	2013.08.29	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2013.08.29	Royal Bank of Canada reports record third quarter 2013 results
	2013.08.27	Canadian homes slightly less affordable in the second quarter of 2013: RBC Economics
	2013.08.26	RBC's Gord Nixon to speak at Scotiabank Financials Summit 2013
	2013.08.22	After the bell: Canadian students in after-school programs gain higher grades, improved social skills
	2013.08.21	RBC Royal Bank changes residential mortgage rates
	2013.08.21	RBC inks first deal for its Social Finance Initiative, investing $500,000 in MaRS Cleantech Fund
	2013.08.21	RBC Global Asset Management appoints new head of Asian Equities
	2013.08.19	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces Private Investment Pool name changes to enhance transparency for investors
	2013.08.14	Post-secondary students confident in financial knowledge: RBC Poll
	2013.08.14	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for August 2013
	2013.08.13	RBC to Announce Third Quarter Results on August 29, 2013
	2013.08.12	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. combines the expertise of three fund families in the new RBC Balanced Growth & Income Fund
	2013.08.07	Auto insurance clients rate RBC Insurance highest in Canada for claims satisfaction
	2013.08.07	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces July sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.08.01	Canada’s small to medium-sized businesses get a new option for employee group benefit plans – the first new offering of its kind in decades
	2013.08.01	RBC PMI™ falls to three-month low in July as new order growth slows

July 2013

	2013.07.30	RBC Announces 2013 Students Leading Change scholarship winners
	2013.07.30	RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Canadian pension returns flat in second quarter
	2013.07.24	RBC Announces $500,000 commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada
	2013.07.22	2013 RBC Canadian Open will be greenest Open ever
	2013.07.19	Field announced for 2013 RBC Canadian Open
	2013.07.18	RBC announces RBC Secure Cloud: the first cloud-based mobile payments solution in Canada
	2013.07.17	RBC and TIFF announce finalists for the 2013 RBC Emerging Filmmakers Competition
	2013.07.15	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for July 2013
	2013.07.09	RBC donates $50,000 to the Red Cross for Lac-Mégantic relief
	2013.07.05	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces June sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.07.04	Golf Canada and RBC announce Canadian exemptions into 2013 RBC Canadian Open
	2013.07.03	Majority of newcomers to Canada not confident in their financial knowledge: RBC poll
	2013.07.02	Winnipeg Convention Centre Name to Change
	2013.07.02	RBC PMI™ signals moderate manufacturing expansion in June, with ongoing growth of output and new orders

June 2013

	2013.06.28	RBC supports employee volunteers to assist Alberta Flood Relief Efforts
	2013.06.28	RBC Royal Bank changes residential mortgage rates
	2013.06.27	PGA Tour heavy hitters Dustin Johnson and Bubba Watson, World No. 13 Charl Schwartzel as well as fan favourite John Daly confirmed for RBC Canadian Open
	2013.06.27	Free The Children/RBC "We Create Change" Penny Drive raises $1.4 million, providing 56,000 people with clean water for life
	2013.06.26	RBC Royal Bank supports clients & residents of Alberta affected by flooding
	2013.06.24	School’s out but RBC’s student prototyping challenge is in session
	2013.06.21	RBC donates $125,000 to the Red Cross for Alberta Flood Relief
	2013.06.21	University of Guelph announces $1 million commitment from RBC Blue Water Project to improve water and biodiversity in First Nations communities
	2013.06.21	RBC Canadian Open field to boast Star Power of U.S. Open top finishers and other notable PGA tour players
	2013.06.20	RBC Royal Bank changes residential mortgage rates
	2013.06.20	Athlete, musicians, artists and community leaders among the winners of the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards
	2013.06.19	Canada's Walk of Fame reveals winners of emerging artist music mentorship prize, presented in partnership with RBC
	2013.06.19	Trade and Investment to Support Canada’s Economy In 2013: RBC Economics
	2013.06.18	Regulatory Change Spurs Need for Investment Finds World Wealth Report 2013
	2013.06.18	Record Wealth Levels Reached in 2012 as Global High Net Worth Population Rebounds
	2013.06.18	Health concerns trump finances for Canadian boomers nearing retirement: 2013 RBC Retirement Myths & Realities Poll
	2013.06.17	Outstanding emerging visual artists named finalists In 15th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition
	2013.06.14	2013 RBC Blue Water Project Leadership and Community Action Grants announced
	2013.06.13	RBC Capital Markets receives Notice of Allowance for its Thor® Patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
	2013.06.13	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for June 2013
	2013.06.12	Mind the Gap: Why Canada's Baby Boomers need to plan for the period between "healthy" and "average" life expectancy - RBC Wealth Management
	2013.06.11	Community infrastructure projects key to building healthy, prosperous Aboriginal communities: RBC Report
	2013.06.07	RBC Royal Bank changes residential mortgage rates
	2013.06.06	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces May sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.06.05	RBC’s Janice Fukakusa to speak at Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference
	2013.06.04	Many dads don't know how much life insurance they own: RBC Insurance Poll
	2013.06.03	RBC PMI™ points to strongest improvement in manufacturing business conditions for almost a year in May

May 2013

	2013.05.30	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares Series AH
	2013.05.30	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2013.05.30	Royal Bank of Canada Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
	2013.05.24	RBC introduces Supplier Code of Conduct
	2013.05.23	STARS announces $500,000 commitment from RBC Foundation to support development of Education and Training Program
	2013.05.23	Canada’s Housing Affordability continues to exert mild stress on potential homebuyers: RBC Economics
	2013.05.22	RBC donates $50,000 to Red Cross to support Oklahoma tornado relief efforts
	2013.05.22	Open call for applications to RBC Olympians program
	2013.05.21	RBC and Golf Canada announce Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada as the official charity partner for the RBC Canadian Open
	2013.05.16	Canadians more frugal due to rising food prices: RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook
	2013.05.14	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for May 2013
	2013.05.14	RBC reappoints Phil Fontaine for second term as Special Advisor
	2013.05.10	RBC Recognized as a Leader in Retail Banking
	2013.05.09	RBC to announce second quarter results on May 30, 2013
	2013.05.09	RBC Wealth Management Ranks Highest In Investor Satisfaction According To J.D. Power & Associates 2013 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM
	2013.05.09	RBC and Bell to launch secure mobile payments solution
	2013.05.06	First RBC Run for the Kids set to take place September 21 To 22, 2013
	2013.05.06	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces April sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.05.06	Not just a phase: Five early warning signs of children's mental illness
	2013.05.02	Rosalind Groenewoud and Mikael Kingsbury Join RBC Olympians Program
	2013.05.01	Manufacturing output stagnates, despite a marginal rise in new orders in April: RBC PMI™
	2013.05.01	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem subordinated debentures

April 2013

	2013.04.29	Martin Sheen, Shawn Desman, Kardinal Offishall inspire 4,000 students to get involved in social action at National We Day in Ottawa-Gatineau Region
	2013.04.29	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. adds three funds to its low-price series for high net worth investors
	2013.04.29	Dear Younger Self: Look before you leap into home ownership
	2013.04.25	RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Canadian pensions post solid gains in first quarter
	2013.04.22	Dalhousie announces $1.5 million commitment from the RBC Foundation to support the Dalhousie University’s College of Sustainability
	2013.04.22	RBC Donates $50,000 to One Fund Boston to aid victims impacted by tragic events at Boston Marathon
	2013.04.18	RBC and B+H Architects announce winners of Evolve Sustainable Design Competition
	2013.04.17	RBC selects jury for 15th annual Canadian Painting Competitionl
	2013.04.17	Canadians put car buying intentions into neutral this spring – RBC poll
	2013.04.15	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF Monthly Cash Distributions for April 2013
	2013.04.11	RBC Issues open letter to Canadians
	2013.04.08	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. launches new Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
	2013.04.07	RBC clarifies recent media reports
	2013.04.04	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces March sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.04.03	RBC acquires the Athena Energy Group to expand existing commodities business into Quebec
	2013.04.03	Skilled immigrants critical to innovation; savvy GTA employers tap into this talent pool
	2013.04.02	Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital announces $1-million donation from RBC Foundation to support the hospital’s Autism Research Centre
	2013.04.02	Canadian manufacturing business conditions deteriorate for first time in two-and-a-half years: RBC PMI™

March 2013

	2013.03.26	First-time buyers poised to stand tall even as Canadian home purchase intentions fall: RBC Poll
	2013.03.21	2013 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards -Canada can now vote for the nation's most inspiring Immigrants
	2013.03.20	RBC's Janice Fukakusa to speak at National Bank Financial's Canadian Financial Services Conference
	2013.03.20	Drip, Drip: Canadians much quicker to repair an internet outage than a leaky faucet
	2013.03.19	Canada's economic growth curbed by cautious business spending and increased U.S. fiscal restraint: RBC Economics
	2013.03.14	2013 RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study: Urban-dwellers ill-prepared for impact of Mother Nature on water
	2013.03.13	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Announces Maturity Date of RBC Target 2013 Corporate Bond Index ETF
	2013.03.13	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF Monthly Cash Distributions for March 2013
	2013.03.12	RBC releases 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report and Public Accountability Statement
	2013.03.08	Carleton Announces $1- Million Donation from RBC to support the Carleton Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work
	2013.03.06	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces February sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.03.06	RBC Donates $300,000 to Help New Citizens Explore Canada’s Cultural Attractions for Free
	2013.03.01	Canada's manufacturing sector records strongest expansion in five months, though the pace remains modest: RBC PMI™

February 2013

	2013.02.28	Royal Bank of Canada announces election of directors
	2013.02.28	Address to Shareholders - 144th Annual Meeting of Royal Bank of Canada
	2013.02.28	RBC announces $250,000 donation to Child Advocacy Centre
	2013.02.28	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2013.02.28	Royal Bank of Canada Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
	2013.02.27	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem subordinated debentures
	2013.02.27	The Internet remains uncharted territory for Canadian businesses: RBC Poll
	2013.02.26	How Will the Shale Gas Boom Impact North American Companies and the Economy?
	2013.02.25	Canada’s housing affordability slightly improves for the second consecutive quarter: RBC Economics
	2013.02.20	RBC’s Janice Fukakusa to speak at the Citi 2013 U.S. Financial Services Conference
	2013.02.20	RBC debunks common misconceptions about RRSP saving and investing
	2013.02.19	Canadian Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust II
	2013.02.14	RBC to announce first quarter results and host Annual Meeting in Calgary on February 28, 2013
	2013.02.13	RBC Insurance and Shoppers Drug Mart Expand Alliance
	2013.02.12	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF monthly cash distributions for February 2013
	2013.02.11	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem subordinated debentures
	2013.02.11	19th Annual "Skate with the Greats" Event Featuring Rangers Legends Raises More Than $800,000 for Ronald McDonald® House New York
	2013.02.07	RBC's global strength affirmed by numerous Euromoney award wins
	2013.02.07	Canadians tightened their belts during the holidays: RBC Poll
	2013.02.06	RBC Global Asset Management receives top honours and multiple fund awards at Lipper Fund Awards for seven consecutive years
	2013.02.06	Canadians Cut Their Retirement Savings Goal by More Than $200,000: RBC Poll
	2013.02.05	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces January sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.02.05	RBC seeks emerging visual artists for its 15th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition
	2013.02.05	Target® REDcard® Products Now Available Online for Canadian Guests
	2013.02.04	Students collect 70 million pennies for Canada’s largest youth-led penny drive, with Free The Children and RBC
	2013.02.04	Royal Bank of Canada Management Proxy Circular Now Available
	2013.02.01	RBC PMI™ signals only slight growth of output and new orders in January
	2013.02.01	Canadian Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust III
	2013.02.01	Canadian Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust II
	2013.02.01	RBC completes acquisition of Ally's Canadian automotive finance business
	2013.02.01	RBC employees and retirees across Canada raise more than $16.4 million for United Way

January 2013

	2013.01.29	RBC Global Asset Management receives 10 awards for 2012 fund performance
	2013.01.29	RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Equity Returns Propel Canadian Pensions in 2012
	2013.01.23	RBC named as one of the Global 100: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
	2013.01.23	Stuck in the middle: RBC poll finds Canadians struggle to address children's education, aging parents and own retirement needs
	2013.01.21	Call for Applications for RBC After School Project - Application deadline, March 15, 2013
	2013.01.18	Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir and Patrick Chan join RBC Olympians Program
	2013.01.16	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces RBC Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF Monthly Cash Distributions for January 2013
	2013.01.10	PGA Tour stars Graeme McDowell and Brandt Snedeker Join Team RBC
	2013.01.10	2013 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards opens call for nominations
	2013.01.10	RBC Investor Services Tops Global Investor/ ISF Beneficial Owners Survey
	2013.01.04	RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announces December sales results for RBC Funds and PH&N Funds
	2013.01.02	RBC PMI™ points to only marginal improvement in manufacturing business conditions as output stagnates in December

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