Royal Bank - The Largest Financial Institution In Canada
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Royal Bank of Canada was founded in Halifax. It is Canada's the largest financial institution. This is based on its financial deposits, revenues and market capitalization. It is also considered to be among the world's largest banks.
It is an international bank. This means that it operates in Canada and other parts of the globe. The bank has branches in United States of America, the Caribbeans and 48 other countries worldwide. This bank has millions of clients in Canada and all over the world. There are 5 business segments in the bank.
The first segment is Canadian Banking where it provides personal banking services and business financial services to people living within Canada. This is done through its numerous branches all over Canada, through its ATM network, online banking and contact centers. It reaches about 10 million clients inside Canada.
Then there is its international banking segment which comprises of banking services in the US where it has over 400 branches. It also has a large client base in Caribbean countries where it has over 120 branches. It also serves clients in other 48 countries internationally.
The government and corporates receive financial advice through its capital markets department. The advice is regarding financial markets globally and innovative products to enable them to meet their growth objectives. Actually, this bank has the recognition of being among the fifteen top investment banks internationally.
Their other area of specialization is insurance. They provide access to insurance in Canada for businesses and individuals. They include travel insurance, health insurance, home insurance, auto insurance, among others.
The last is wealth management segment. This section assists the clients of the bank to protect, transfer and grow their wealth. It caters for affluent customers internationally whose net worth is high. The department also offers asset management, trust services and estate management services directly to the clients.
RBC has gained recognition for leading in diversity. This can be seen from the kind of people that are employed here. Many women are employed by the institution and also appointed to high positions. People considered to belong to visible minority groups are also offered employment. The disabled also get a fair consideration.
Royal Bank of Canada has gained recognition for the financial services it offers and also for its corporate social responsibility. It supports charities globally. It is a sponsor of athletic activities and sports locally and worldwide. Also, various environmental conservation programs have been started by the bank.
