TORONTO, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - RBC, across its
Capital Markets and Investor & Treasury Services businesses,
hosted its inaugural global RBC Trade for the Kids today, donating
more than US$3 million to more than
40 of its major youth-focused charity partners, through events
across four continents and 23 cities.
"RBC Trade for the Kids is a testament to our culture of giving
back to the communities where we live and work," said Doug McGregor, Chair and CEO of RBC Capital
Markets and Group Head, Capital Markets and Investor & Treasury
Services. "The activities across our trading floors globally
demonstrate our ongoing commitment to building lasting, engaging
partnerships with charities that focus primarily on supporting
youth and their families."
To celebrate its year-round culture of philanthropy and
volunteerism, including the annual RBC Race for the Kids that takes
place in 15 cities globally, RBC is proud to mark one day
of significant donations to more than 40 of its major youth-focused
charity partners around the world, building on the regional RBC
Trade for the Kids events that have been taking place since
2015.
Throughout the day, the bank's trading locations, including:
Toronto, New York, London, Hong
Kong, and Sydney hosted
inspirational and courageous youth, their families, and charity
representatives who engaged with RBC employees to explain how their
support makes a difference.
"It is an important day in everyone's calendar, allowing our
employees to understand and experience first-hand the vital work
these charities do," said Mike
Bowick, Head of Global Markets, RBC Capital Markets. "This
event allows us to give back to a number of incredibly deserving
causes that resonate strongly with all our employees – and
celebrate the work we do together every day of the year. We are
grateful for the continued partnerships with the charities, our
clients and our employees for their fantastic support."
For more on RBC Trade for the Kids and the benefitting
charities, click here.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 81,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at
http://www.rbc.com/community-sustainability/.
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