RBC Capital Markets
Royal Bank Plaza in downtown Toronto, Canada | |
| Formerly | Dain Rauscher Wessels |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada |
| Industry | Investment banking, Capital market, Financial services |
| Founded | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1864 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Canada with 55 offices through 16 countries |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | |
| Products | Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Global Markets, US Municipal Finance |
| Services | |
| Revenue | C$20.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 |
| C$20.4 billion | |
| Total assets | $2.6 trillion (2026) |
Number of employees | 7,600+ |
| Parent | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Rating | Aa1 / AA− (Moody's / S&P) |
| Website | www |
| Footnotes / references RBC (Parent) Market Cap: US$242 billion (March 2026).[1] Ratings: Aa1 (Moody's) / AA− (S&P). | |
RBC Capital Markets is a global investment bank providing services in banking, finance, and capital markets to corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, and governments globally. Locations span 55 offices in 16 countries across North America, the UK, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Employment estimates for RBC professionals are roughly 7,600 per company reports.[2] Services provided include insights required to raise capital, access markets, mitigate risk, and acquire or dispose of assets for clients worldwide.
Overview
RBC Capital Markets is part of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Operating since 1864, RBC is the seventh largest in North America and the 11th largest bank globally as measured by market capitalization.[3] Royal Bank of Canada maintains its position as the safest bank in North America. Canadian banks dominate the list once again, taking the top seven spots.[4]
Broker dealers
Depending on the jurisdiction, the division uses different broker dealer subsidiaries of RBC:
- Canada: RBC Dominion Securities
- United States: RBC Capital Markets, LLC [5]
- Europe: RBC Europe Limited (RBCEL) [6]
- United Kingdom: RBC Europe Limited [7]
- France: RBC Capital Markets (Europe) GmbH
- Germany: RBC Capital Markets (Europe) GmbH
- Spain: RBC Capital Markets (Europe) Maria de
- Switzerland: RBC Capital Markets (Europe) GmbH
- Netherlands: RBC Capital Markets Europe GmbH
- Japan: RBC Capital Markets (Japan) Ltd.
- Australia and Asia: Royal Bank of Canada (ARBN 076 940 880)
References
- ^ "RBC Capital Markets". RBC Investor Relations. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ "RBC Capital Markets | Our Offices".
- ^ Alexander, Doug (22 October 2019). "Royal Bank of Canada cracks Wall Street's top 10 list for advising on M&A deals". Financial Post. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The Safest Banks In North America 2025/
- ^ "RBC Capital Markets | United States".
- ^ "RBC Capital Markets | Europe".
- ^ "RBC Capital Markets | United Kingdom".