News Releases

2008 News Releases

July 2008

	2008.07.23	RBC Canadian Open sets five-year, $5-million fundraising goal for children's health and wellness
	2008.07.22	RBC Canadian Open Million Dollar ShootOut Finals
	2008.07.18	RBC unveils worldwide carbon trading capabilities to help industry manage greenhouse gas emissions
	2008.07.16	RBC donates $30,000 to MusiCan to support music education
	2008.07.15	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned -0.71 per cent in June 2008
	2008.07.14	Come take the most exciting shot in golf at the RBC Canadian Open Million Dollar ShootOut
	2008.07.08	RBC appoints five bankers to its Municipal Finance Housing practice
	2008.07.07	RBC Capital Markets appoints Jim Wolfe as head of U.S. Leveraged Finance
	2008.07.03	Group Head, GTO, leaves RBC
	2008.07.03	RBC Asset Management Inc. and Phillips, Hager & North June sales results
	2008.07.03	Drumbeat of bad news continues to drive consumer sentiment down
	2008.07.03	Canada’s economy dragged down by the effects of the U.S. slowdown, says RBC Economics
	2008.07.02	RBC names semi-finalists in the tenth annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition

June 2008

	2008.06.27	RBC Asset Management announces changes to RBC fund line-up, including management fee reductions and name changes
	2008.06.26	RBC Capital Markets appoints seven bankers to its Municipal Finance Healthcare practice
	2008.06.26	Risky business: Canadians brace for increased travel costs, but many risk more by travelling without insurance: RBC Insurance survey
	2008.06.25	"Just be yourself" not viewed a viable option by many visible minorities in the workplace
	2008.06.25	PH&N lowers fund management fees, re-opens Vintage Fund
	2008.06.25	Last call for RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur nominees
	2008.06.24	RBC Capital Markets appoints Paul Zingarini to head Loan Trading and Richard Rothschild to Global Syndicated Finance sales
	2008.06.23	RBC acquires ten per cent of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management
	2008.06.20	RBC completes acquisition of Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated
	2008.06.16	RBC completes acquisition of RBTT
	2008.06.12	RBC Visa Infinite AVION named the official credit card of The Golf Town Amateur Tour
	2008.06.12	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned 1.72 per cent in May 2008
	2008.06.12	RBC Royal Bank increases residential mortgage rates
	2008.06.11	RBC Direct Investing offers social media searching and customizable tools to help manage investments
	2008.06.10	RBC Insurance signs agreement with Aon Reed Stenhouse to expand business insurance offering
	2008.06.10	RBC's Voyageur to acquire Access Capital Strategies
	2008.06.06	RBC seeks Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes for its community ambassador program
	2008.06.05	Consumer confidence continues its slump as financial worries mount, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.06.04	RBC branch and ATM locations easier to find with new GPS and online mapping service
	2008.06.03	RBC Asset Management Inc. and Phillips, Hager & North May sales results
	2008.06.02	Royal Bank of Canada issues subordinated debentures
	2008.06.02	Nine out of ten Americans making lifestyle changes to cope with rising energy costs, RBC survey says
	2008.06.02	RBC announces 2008 Blue Water Project Community Action Grant pool of $200,000
	2008.06.02	RBC to acquire Richardson Barr & Co.

May 2008

	2008.05.29	Royal Bank of Canada reports second quarter 2008 results
	2008.05.29	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2008.05.29	Royal Bank of Canada to redeem non-cumulative first preferred shares Series N
	2008.05.26	RBC and RCGA announce dynamic new vision for inaugural RBC Canadian Open
	2008.05.22	RBC extends commercial banking services into Europe, Asia/Pacific
	2008.05.22	RBC announces 10-year deal to become official bank of Toronto International Film Festival
	2008.05.21	RBC increases number of scholarship awards for new Canadians
	2008.05.21	RBC poll finds that many Canadians not financially prepared for an economic downturn
	2008.05.16	RBC donates $100,000 to assist China earthquake victims
	2008.05.16	RBC donates $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross Myanmar cyclone fund
	2008.05.16	New national fund to support internationally educated nurses
	2008.05.15	RBC Insurance first Canadian travel insurance company to offer InRoomMD service
	2008.05.14	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned 1.02 percent in April 2008
	2008.05.14	RBC provides information on writedowns
	2008.05.14	RBC to announce second quarter results on May 29
	2008.05.12	Canadian organizations to unite through the BlackBerry Partners Fund to advance the international mobile industry
	2008.05.12	RIM, RBC and Thomson Reuters to anchor a $150 million BlackBerry Partners Fund focused on investing in mobile applications and services
	2008.05.12	RBC introduces new fund-linked GICs
	2008.05.09	U.S. consumer sentiment inches up after six months of declining confidence, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.05.06	RBC expands client appreciation program with Asus Eee PCs
	2008.05.05	Starting up or starting over— rbc.com/tips helps Canada's newest entrepreneurs set up their own businesses
	2008.05.01	RBC completes acquisition of Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management
	2008.05.01	RBC launches new high interest U.S. dollar online savings account

April 2008

	2008.04.28	RBC comments on Citi Investment Research Report
	2008.04.25	Hold off the happy dance: RBC study says lotto jackpot winners plan to keep on working
	2008.04.24	Are U.S. dollars working for Canadians? RBC poll asks
	2008.04.23	Royal Bank of Canada files final prospectus for issuance of Tier 1 capital
	2008.04.23	RBC names distinguished panel for tenth annual Canadian Painting Competition
	2008.04.22	RBC Royal Bank decreases prime rate
	2008.04.22	RBC announces first Blue Water Project Grant pool of $1.5 million
	2008.04.21	Royal Bank of Canada announces preferred share issue
	2008.04.16	RBC to host Investor Day on April 29, 2008
	2008.04.15	Tuesday to Thursday – nine to noon: ideal work week for older workers according to RBC workplace survey
	2008.04.14	Royal Bank of Canada files preliminary prospectus for issuance of Tier 1 capital
	2008.04.11	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned -2.51 per cent in March 2008
	2008.04.11	Consumers grim as expectations for future financial conditions continue to deteriorate, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.04.11	RBC announces changes to banking businesses to drive growth potential outside Canada
	2008.04.10	RBC Royal Bank decreases residential mortgage rates
	2008.04.08	RBC forms Global Prime Services Group
	2008.04.07	RBC Asset Management appoints sub-advisor for RBC Private U.S. Small Cap Equity Pool
	2008.04.04	RBC Bank celebrates name change
	2008.04.03	Lipper names RBC Asset Management as Best Overall Fund Group for second consecutive year
	2008.04.03	Canada’s economy to modestly outperform the U.S.: RBC Economics
	2008.04.02	RBC Asset Management Inc. March sales results
	2008.04.02	RBC opens office in Chile
	2008.04.01	RBC Asset Management Inc. reduces management fees

March 2008

	2008.03.26	RBTT shareholders approve amalgamation with RBC Caribbean subsidiary
	2008.03.20	RBC commemorates World Water Day with new RBC Letter: “The Blue Planet”
	2008.03.19	RBC Royal Bank decreases residential mortgage rates
	2008.03.19	Gordon M. Nixon to speak at National Bank Financial Canadian Financial Services Conference
	2008.03.19	Canadians over-confident in country’s supply of fresh water new poll by Unilever and RBC reveals
	2008.03.18	More than half of Canadian boomers plan to stay put when they retire
	2008.03.17	Can students change a bank?
	2008.03.14	RBC launches Canada's first Visa Infinite card
	2008.03.14	Housing affordability at worst level in 18 years, says RBC Economics
	2008.03.12	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned 1.31 percent in February 2008
	2008.03.07	Consumer sentiment continues downward trend, driven by steep decline in future expectations, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.03.06	2008 RBC Local Hockey Leaders named
	2008.03.06	Ryerson University students awarded $20,000 grand prize in RBC's Next Great Innovator challenge
	2008.03.05	Royal Bank of Canada issues subordinated debentures
	2008.03.05	Six tips for stress-free travel from RBC insurance
	2008.03.05	RBC’s top online security expert available for comment
	2008.03.04	RBC Royal Bank decreases prime rate
	2008.03.04	RBC Asset Management Inc. February sales results
	2008.03.04	New Canadian Olympic School Program launches with Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Curriculum
	2008.03.04	RBC is seeking emerging Canadian artists for its 10th annual Canadian Painting Competition
	2008.03.04	RBC survey indicates potential slowdown in homebuying British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Ontario Greater Toronto Area Quebec Atlantic
	2008.03.03	RBC Dain Rauscher to become RBC Wealth Management

February 2008

	2008.02.29	Royal Bank of Canada announces election of director
	2008.02.29	Royal Bank of Canada reports $1,245 million of earnings and 21.4% ROE for the first quarter of 2008
	2008.02.29	Royal Bank of Canada declares dividends
	2008.02.27	RBC gives cricket a boost in Canada
	2008.02.27	RBC After-School Grants Program calls for grant applications
	2008.02.27	Streetwise Partners and RBC Capital Markets host benefit auction at Christie’s to promote better job opportunities for low-income workers
	2008.02.25	RBC pledges $500,000 to complete Tides Canada Foundation’s Great Bear Rainforest campaign
	2008.02.25	RBC announces final results of elections by Alabama National BanCorporation stockholders regarding merger consideration
	2008.02.25	RBC Centura completes acquisition of Alabama National BanCorporation
	2008.02.25	Pop star or public servant? RBC poll uncovers desires of the Canadian workforce
	2008.02.21	Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management joins forces with RBC
	2008.02.21	RBC releases 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report and Public Accountability Statement
	2008.02.21	RBC to announce the "Next Great Innovator"
	2008.02.20	When will you pack it in? RBC poll asks Canadians what drives their retirement decisions
	2008.02.14	RBC Royal Bank decreases residential mortgage rates
	2008.02.14	RBC to acquire Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated
	2008.02.13	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned -1.82 per cent in January 2008
	2008.02.13	RBC to announce first quarter results and host annual meeting of common shareholders on February 29
	2008.02.12	RBC announces top five team finalists for Next Great Innovator Challenge
	2008.02.08	Consumer confidence drops to lowest level ever on recession fears, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.02.05	RBC Asset Management introduces Series I option for 13 RBC funds
	2008.02.04	RBC Asset Management Inc. January sales results
	2008.02.04	Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Centura Banks, Inc. and Alabama National BanCorporation announce extension of cash/stock election deadline in connection with pending merger
	2008.02.04	RBC Capital Markets to invest in emerging manager hedge funds
	2008.02.01	Royal Bank of Canada management proxy circular now available
	2008.02.01	RBC opens office in India

January 2008

	2008.01.30	Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Centura Banks, Inc. and Alabama National BanCorporation announce extension of cash/stock election deadline in connection with pending merger
	2008.01.30	RBC announces Blue Water Project advisory panel
	2008.01.29	RBC named one of world's top 100 sustainable companies
	2008.01.29	Would you retire today if you could? Most Canadians say no, according to RBC Poll
	2008.01.28	Coca-Cola Canada and RBC join VANOC in sharing the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay with communities Canada-wide
	2008.01.25	RBC Royal Bank decreases residential mortgage rates
	2008.01.24	Housing affordability to improve in 2008, says RBC Economics
	2008.01.23	When it comes to red tape, many Canadian employers might just need to cut it: RBC study
	2008.01.22	RBC Royal Bank decreases prime rate
	2008.01.22	Janice Fukakusa and Scott Custer to speak at Citi Financial Services Conference
	2008.01.18	RBC Asset Management terminates sub-advisor for RBC Private U.S. Small Cap Equity Pool
	2008.01.17	RBC Centura Bank celebrates growth, changes name
	2008.01.16	Help choose RBC's Next Great Innovator
	2008.01.15	RBC Hedge 250 Index® returned 0.50 per cent in December 2007
	2008.01.15	RBC Capital Markets appoints David Pichler head of U.S. Credit Trading
	2008.01.14	RBC Asset Management marks 10-year anniversary with launch of RBC O'Shaughnessy US Growth Fund II
	2008.01.11	RBC Direct Investing clients can win $25,000 to invest
	2008.01.11	Post-holiday blues send consumer confidence to lowest level in six years, according to RBC CASH Index
	2008.01.11	Trade drag slows Canada’s economic growth, says RBC
	2008.01.10	Canada’s small business owners can sleep easier with disability insurance coverage offered by RBC Royal Bank
	2008.01.09	Gordon Nixon to speak at RBC Capital Markets’ Canadian Bank CEO Conference
	2008.01.03	RBC Asset Management Inc. December sales results

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