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Welcome to the History of Royal Bank of Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, approximately 97,000 client-focused and committed employees help us earn the right to be our clients\u2019 first choice, differentiating us as an exceptional source of advice for the 17 million clients worldwide that we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to learn more about our history as we continue to write the next chapters of our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Celebrating Our History<\/h4>

Explore our early years in Halifax in the 1860s, to our global expansion through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 49 other countries around the world.<\/p><\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Recent Past<\/h4>

The recent past has been called the digital era, one marked by accelerated advancements in technology for both business and personal use.<\/p><\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In Remembrance<\/h4>

This section is dedicated to all Royal Bank employees who served in the First World War and the Second World War, and to those employees who contributed to the war effort on the home front.<\/p><\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Virtual Exhibits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Historical Footage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take a tour of Royal Bank by viewing historical video footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take a tour of Royal Bank by viewing historical photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBC Letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The RBC Letter (formerly Royal Bank Monthly Letter) was launched in April 1920 to convey information and commentary on financial and economic matters. In 1943, it was transformed into a general interest essay series that tried to help people understand the world around them as well as their own lives. Although new RBC Letters are rarely published, the collection still serves as a resource for educators, companies and governments around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Researchers Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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RBC Media Newsroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View Royal Bank’s developments, announcements and achievements through our news release archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBC Annual Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View our Annual Reports by selecting a year and the information you are interested in reviewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBC Acquisitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View our acquisition announcements from 2006 to present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn about our performance in six key areas that illustrate our community and sustainability strategy. View yearly highlights in our Corporate Responsibility Reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diversity Progress Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Diversity Progress Report is one way for us to share the diversity and inclusion activities that have taken place across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Awards and Recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A company’s reputation is built in part by what people say about it. We feel privileged to have received these honours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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