TORONTO, February 12, 2009 – RBC Canadian Private Banking has been ranked number one among domestic and international banks for best overall private banking services in Canada, according to the Euromoney 2009 Private Banking Survey. The survey also ranked RBC Canadian Private Banking as the top domestic private bank for the second consecutive year.

RBC Canadian Private Banking topped the rankings in Canada in 21 out of 34 categories, including:

• #1 - Services for High Net Worth ($1 million to $30 million)
• #1 - Relationship Management
• #1 - Range of Investment Products
• #1 - Inheritance and Succession Planning
• #1 - Specialized Services for Corporate Executives, Inherited Wealth and Business
• #1 - Corporate Advisory for Private Banking Clients
• #1 - Range of Advisory Services
• #1 - Foreign Exchange

"Our high net worth strategy is centred on the needs of our clients," said Mary Holenski, Head Canadian Private Banking. "RBC Canadian Private Banking's top overall ranking reflects not only the professionalism and commitment to outstanding client service demonstrated by our private bankers, but also the strength of our partners from across RBC."

The annual survey, one of the most respected in the industry, is known as the 'peers' poll'. More than 1,000 wealth management professionals nominate the companies that they believe are the top providers.

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