For 11th consecutive year, industry peers recognize RBC as the best private bank in Canada

RBC captures a dozen wealth management awards in the 2018 Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2018 /CNW/ - RBC Wealth Management was honoured for the 11^th consecutive year for best overall private banking services in Canada by its peers in the 2018 Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey. RBC also received 11 additional first-place awards in the annual industry survey. The award gala takes place later this month in London, England.

Ann Bowman, Head, RBC Private Banking Canada said, "We're honoured by the recognition of our peers and proud of our ability to help our clients achieve their financial goals with a differentiated client experience that sets us apart. As we begin 2018, our team remains dedicated to providing best-in-class integrated holistic advice, unparalleled service and comprehensive solutions to our high-net-worth families."

"We are proud to earn these awards, which demonstrate RBC Wealth Management's ability to collaborate with partners across RBC to offer an unmatched breadth of client solutions," said David Agnew, CEO, RBC Wealth Management-Canada. "Our business is committed to delivering a client experience that incorporates investment management, wealth planning, estates and trusts, insurance, and business owner planning."

First published in 2004, the Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey is regarded as one of the leading benchmarks for the global wealth management industry. Survey results are based primarily on a peer ranking methodology.

RBC Wealth Management's accomplishments in the Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey add to its recent recognition as "Best Private Bank in Canada" for the sixth consecutive year in the Global Private Banking Awards 2017.

About RBC Wealth Management
RBC Wealth Management is one of the world's top five largest wealth managers*. RBC Wealth Management directly serves affluent, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients globally with a full suite of banking, investment, trust and other wealth management solutions, from our key operational hubs in Canada, the United States, the British Isles, and Asia. The business also provides asset management products and services directly and through RBC and third party distributors to institutional and individual clients, through its RBC Global Asset Management business (which includes BlueBay Asset Management). RBC Wealth Management has C$929 billion of assets under administration, C$634 billion of assets under management and more than 4,800 financial consultants, advisors, private bankers, and trust officers. For more information, please visit www.rbcwealthmanagement.com.

*Scorpio Partnership Global Private Banking KPI Benchmark 2017.

SOURCE RBC Wealth Management