RBC Capital Markets hosts its annual global Charity Day celebration
- Celebrations held by RBC Capital Markets employees in
Canada, the U.S., the UK,
France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Singapore, Japan, Hong
Kong, Australia,
Barbados, and the Bahamas
- US$5 million donated to 78
charities across 13 countries
TORONTO, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This
year marks the 10th anniversary of RBC Charity Day for
the Kids, a philanthropic initiative focused on building
long-lasting and productive partnerships with youth charities
around the globe.
Yesterday, RBC hosted its annual RBC Charity Day for the Kids
event, bringing together over 10,000 employees in 28 cities to
celebrate RBC's culture of philanthropy and a decade of making a
difference for youth around the world.
"RBC Charity Day for the Kids is one of the many ways in
which employees and clients can make a positive and measurable
impact on the communities in which we live and work," said
Derek Neldner, CEO & group head,
RBC Capital Markets. "We are extremely proud to support the
transformational work of our charity partners, who are delivering
vital community programs and developing new ideas to address the
pressing challenges affecting children, young people, and
families."
This year, RBC Charity Day for the Kids donated US$5 million to 78 charity partners who support
children and their families through difficulties such as poverty,
physical and mental ill-health, facilitating end-of-life care for
terminally ill children, and much more.
Launched in 2015, RBC Charity Day for the Kids, formerly known
as RBC Trade for the Kids, has supported more than 145
youth-focused charities with over $35.2
million in total donations over the last decade.
For more on RBC Charity Day 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 98,000+ employees who
leverage their imaginations and insights to 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 more
than 18 million clients in Canada,
the U.S. and 27 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 rbc.com/community-social-impact.
About RBC Capital Markets
The most significant
corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, private
equity firms, and governments around the globe recognize RBC
Capital Markets as an innovative, trusted partner with an in-depth
expertise in capital markets, banking, and finance. We are
well-established in the largest, most mature capital markets across
North America, Europe, and the Asia
Pacific region, which collectively encompasses 80% of the
global investment banking fee pool.
RBC Capital Markets is part of a leading provider of financial
services, Royal Bank of Canada
(RBC). Founded in 1864, RBC is one of the largest banks in the
world and the fifth largest in North
America, as measured by market capitalization. With a strong
capital base and consistent financial performance, RBC is among a
small group of highly rated global banks. Learn more
at rbccm.com.
For more information, please contact: Chloe Brooke, Senior Manager, Corporate
Communications, chloe.brooke@rbccm.com, +1 929-354-7725
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