RBC Global Asset Management Named Fund Provider of the Year

TORONTO, June 1, 2018 /CNW/ - RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM Inc.) was presented with the award for Fund Provider of the Year at the 2018 Wealth Professional Awards gala held last evening in Toronto.

"It is an honour to be recognized amongst our industry peers," said Damon Williams, CEO of RBC Global Asset Management. "Our global teams work hard to deliver a full spectrum of investment solutions that reflect our commitment to transparency, value and choice. And while we are proud to be Canada's leading mutual fund provider, we strive every day to continue to earn the trust of investors and advisors."

The award for Fund Provider of the Year recognizes a fund company that consistently delivers superior advisor service while pushing the boundaries with innovation and industry best practices. The judging criteria includes: effective client relationship management strategies; creating solutions that have made a key impact to advisors; and striving to enhance the industry in strategies within corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and responsible investment initiatives.

Please consult your advisor and read the prospectus or Fund Facts document before investing. There may be commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds and PH&N Funds are offered by RBC GAM Inc. and distributed through authorized dealers. RBC GAM Inc. is a member of the RBC GAM group of companies and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada.

About RBC Global Asset Management
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and includes institutional money managers BlueBay Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management. RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. The RBC GAM group of companies manage approximately $425 billion in assets and have approximately 1,400 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

SOURCE RBC Global Asset Management