The Private Placement Debt
Deal of the Year
2021
“Most innovative Trading
System” for AMOS
2020
Best Dollar Lead Manager
2020
Most Impressive SSA House
for the Canadian Market
2020
Best Bank for
Fixed Income Research
2020
Best Investment Bank in Canada for
12th Consecutive Year
2019
Share and Quality Leader
in Canadian Equities
and Fixed Income
2019
#8 Overall in the All-American Research Team Ranking
2020
#1 Overall Equity and Research Analyst Firm in Canada
2019
SONIA issuer of the year
2019
RBC Investors Solutions Award
for Canadian Provinces Global Distribution
2019
| GEOGRAPHY | AWARD | RECOGNIZED BY | AWARD PERIOD | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global | The Private Placement Debt Deal of the Year | Marine Money | 2021 | Debt Capital Markets |
| Global | “Most innovative Trading System” for AMOS | The Banker | 2020 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| US | #8 Overall in the All-American Research Team Ranking | Institutional Investor | 2020 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada | Euromoney Awards for Excellence | 2020 | Investment Banking |
| Global | Best Dollar Lead Manager | Global Capital Covered Bond Awards | 2020 | Debt Capital Markets |
| Global | Most Impressive SSA House for the Canadian | Global Capital Market | 2020 | Debt Capital Markets |
| Global | Best Bank for Fixed Income Research | Best Bank for Fixed Income Research | 2020 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Best FX Provider | Global Finance | 2019 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada for 12th Consecutive Year | Euromoney | 2019 | Investment Banking |
| Canada | Share and Quality Leader in Canadian Equities and Fixed Income | Greenwich Associates | 2019 | Firm Award |
| Global | SONIA issuer of the year | MTN-i | 2019 | Firm Award |
| Canada | RBC Investors Solutions Award for Canadian Provinces Global Distribution | MTN-i | 2019 | Investment Banking |
| United States | Top 10 in the All-American Research Survey | Institutional Investor | 2019 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Overall Equity and Research Analyst Firm in Canada | Institutional Investor | 2019 | Equity Research |
| Global | Debt Provider of the Year | P3 Awards | 2019 | Firm Award |
| United States | America’s Top Large Employers | Forbes | 2019 | Firm Award |
| Global | Top 25 Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies | Refinitiv | 2019 | Global |
| United States | Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality | Human Rights Campaign Foundation | 2019 | Diversity & Inclusion |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank | Global Finance | 2019 | Firm Award |
| Global | 25 Influential Women In Energy Honoree – Helima Croft | Oil and Gas Investor | 2019 | Commodity Strategy |
| United States | Top 10 in the All-American Research Survey | Institutional Investor | 2018 | Equity Research |
| North America | Road Deal of the Year (Gordie Howe International Bridge PPP Project) | IJGlobal | 2018 | Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Banking, Foreign Exchange and Derivatives |
| North America | Rail Deal of the Year (Finch West LRT PPP Project) | IJGlobal | 2018 | Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Banking and Derivatives |
| North America | 2018 North American Financial Bond - RBC’s US$1.8 Billion Bail-in Five-Year Bond | IFR Awards | 2018 | Debt Capital Markets |
| Americas | Transport Deal of the Year (Gordie Howe International Bridge) | Project Finance International | 2018 | Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Banking, Foreign Exchange and Derivatives |
| Australia | SSA Kangaroo Bond Deal of the Year - Kommunalbanken Norway | KangaNews Awards | 2018 | Debt Capital Markets |
| International | Leaders in Trading Awards: Best Price Improvement Capabilities in Algorithmic Trading | The TRADE | 2018 | Electronic Trading |
| International | Leaders in Trading Awards: Best User Value in Algorithmic Trading | The TRADE | 2018 | Electronic Sales Trading |
| United States | Among America's Top Corporate Access Providers | Institutional Investor | 2018 | Corporate Access |
| United States | Top 10 All-American Research Team (4th consecutive year) | Institutional Investor | 2018 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 in All-American “Rising Stars” Category - 9 Analysts Ranked Across 12 Sectors | Institutional Investor | 2018 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 for US Generalist Sales Team | Institutional Investor | 2018 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Rising Star Award - Jackie Nixon | WCM Transformational Leadership Awards | 2018 | Investment Banking |
| Canada | Award for Excellence in Innovation – RBC Vision Women’s Leadership MSCI Canada Index ETF (RLDR) | WCM Transformational Leadership Awards | 2018 | Global Equities |
| North America | 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index | Dow Jones | 2018 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada – 11th Consecutive Year | Euromoney | 2018 | Firm Award |
| Canada | #1 Overall Canadian Fixed-Income Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Fixed Income |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Overall Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Fixed Income |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Research Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Fixed Income |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Trading Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Fixed Income |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Trading Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research/Advisory Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Electronic Trading Penetration | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Sales Trading & Execution Service | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Research Product & Analyst Service | Greenwich Associates | 2018 | Global Equities |
| United States | Emerging Leaders Awards – David Mell | The M&A Advisor | 2018 | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Global | Innovators to Watch Top 44 List – Lara Druyan | Bank Innovation | 2018 | Technology Innovation |
| Global | Business Transformation Top 150 List – Lara Druyan | Constellation Research | 2018 | Technology Innovation |
| Global | Rising Star SSA Banker – Winner: James Tauton | Global Capital | 2018 | Debt Capital Markets |
| International | Best Bank for FX Research | The Technical Analyst Awards 2018 | 2018 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Best Bank for Fixed Income Research | The Technical Analyst Awards 2018 | 2018 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Technical Analyst of the Year – Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2018 | 2018 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Best Bank in Canada | Global Finance | 2018 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada | Global Finance | 2018 | Firm Award |
| United States | Crain’s New York Notable Women in Finance – Michal Katz | Crain’s New York | 2018 | Investment Banking |
| Global | Technology Innovator of the Year (End-User) - Kim Prado | Women in Technology and Data Awards | 2018 | Technology Innovation |
| Global | Support Professional of the Year (End-User) – Anitha Iniyavan | Women in Technology and Data Awards | 2018 | Technology Innovation |
| United States | Ranked on Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America List – Michael Carter | Savoy Magazine | 2018 | Investment Banking |
| Australia | Australian Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year - Sydney Airport | KangaNews Awards | 2017 | Debt Capital Markets |
| Australia | Australasian-Origin Offshore Corporate Bond Deal of the Year - Goodman Group | KangaNews Awards | 2017 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | IPO of the Year - Canada Goose | Canadian Dealmakers | 2017 | Equity Capital Markets |
| Canada | Mining Deal of the Year - Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. Merger with Agrium Inc. | Canadian Dealmakers | 2017 | Equity Capital Markets |
| Global | #5 World’s Most Admired Megabank | Fortune | 2017 | Firm Award |
| Americas | Bank of the Year | Project Finance International | 2017 | Firm Award |
| Americas | P3 Deal of the Year – Fort McMurray West Transmission | Project Finance International | 2017 | Project Finance, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure |
| Europe | European Renewables Deal of the Year – Walney Extension | Project Finance International | 2017 | Infrastructure |
| International | Most Increased Trader Productivity | The TRADE | 2017 | Electronic Sales Trading |
| International | Best Customer Support | The TRADE | 2017 | Electronic Sales Trading |
| United States | Top 10 Ranking Overall (3rd consecutive year) | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 in the Rising Stars Category | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #5 Generalist Sales Firm | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Global Equities |
| United States | #7 Specialist Sales Firm | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Global Equities |
| United States | #8 in the Asset-Weighted Category | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #9 in the Commission-Weighted Category | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Ranked Analyst for Communications Infrastructure – Jonathan Atkin | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranked Analyst for Business, Education & Professional Services – Gerald Bisbee | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranked Analyst for Internet – Mark Mahaney | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Ranked Analyst for Beverage, Household & Personal Care Products – Sunil (Nik) Modi | Institutional Investor | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research (8th consecutive year) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 for Penetration of Analysts (Most Citations) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 (tied) for Knowledge of Sector | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Alternative Energy - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Utilities - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Canada TopGun Analyst for Diversified Financials - Geoffrey Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Healthcare - Douglas Miehm | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Real Estate - Neil Downey | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Telecommunications & Wireless - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Banks - Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Insurance - Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for O&G – Large Cap - Greg Pardy | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Paper & Forest Products - Paul Quinn | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Transportation - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Media (Printing, Publishing, Broadcasting) - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 (tied) Canadian Equity Sales Team for Overall Quality of Sales Service (5th consecutive year) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Trading Team (4th consecutive year) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada – 10th consecutive year | Euromoney | 2017 | Firm Award |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Trading Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research/Advisory Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Electronic Trading Penetration | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Sole Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Sales Trading & Execution Service | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Sales & Corporate Access | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Research Product & Analyst Service | Greenwich Associates | 2017 | Global Equities |
| International | Best Bank for FX Research – Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2017 | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Best Bank for Commodities Research – Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2017 | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Best Bank for Multi-Asset Research – Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2017 | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank for Fixed Income Research | The Technical Analyst Awards 2017 | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank for Emerging Markets Research | The Technical Analyst Awards 2017 | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Best FX Provider | Global Finance | 2017 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Bank of the Year (by Volume) | Canadian Dealmakers | 2016 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Mid-Market Bank of the Year | Canadian Dealmakers | 2016 | Firm Award |
| United States | #1 Market Structure Team | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #5 All-America Trading Team | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #9 All-America Research Team | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Ranked Analyst for Communications Infrastructure – Jonathan Atkin | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranked Analyst for Internet – Mark Mahaney | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranked Analyst for Biotechnology/Mid & Small-Cap – Michael Yee | Institutional Investor | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United Kingdom | #2 Analyst for UK Small/Mid Caps: Oil & Gas | EXTEL | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United Kingdom | #2 rated UK Small/Mid Cap Oils team | EXTEL | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Global | Best Global Issuer | Global Capital | 2016 | Covered Bonds |
| Canada | #1 for Canadian Equity Research (7th consecutive win) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Real Estate- Neil Downey | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Alternative Energy - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Utilities - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Diversified Financials - Geoffrey Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Healthcare - Doug Miehm | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Media (Printing, Publishing, Broadcasting) - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Telecommunications & Wireless - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Banks - Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Insurance- Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Technical Analysis - Javed Mirza | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for O&G - Large Cap - Greg Pardy | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Base Metals & Minerals - Fraser Phillips | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Paper & Forest Products - Paul Quinn | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Transportation - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | TopGun Analyst for Industrial Products - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Sales Team (4th consecutive year) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 (tied) Canadian Equity Trading Team (4th consecutive year) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada - Ninth consecutive year | Euromoney | 2016 | Firm Award |
| North America | Best Bank for Markets in North America | Euromoney | 2016 | Firm Award |
| Canada | World's Best Developed Markets Banks 2016 (Canada) | Global Finance | 2016 | Firm Award |
| International | Best Bank FX Research & Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Best Commodities Research & Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank Fixed Income Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank Multi-Asset Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Finalist, Best Emerging Markets Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | George Davis, Finalist - Technical Analyst of the Year | The Technical Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Trading Share | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Electronic Trading Penetration | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Sole 2016 Greenwich Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Sales Trading & Execution Service | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Research Product & Analysis Service | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | Quality Leader in Canadian Equity Sales & Corporate Access | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Provider of Canadian Equity Research and Advisory Services | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #1 Most Valuable Market Structure Related Services | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #1 US Equity Electronic Trading Quality from RBC Focus accounts | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #4 Commission-weighted Algorithmic Trading | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #6 Equity Trading Quality from RBC Focus Accounts | Greenwich Associates | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #5 Market Structure Team | Institutional Investor 2016 All- America Trading Team Rankings | 2016 | Global Equities |
| United States | #1 Ranking Top Stock Picker, Food Products - David Palmer | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Ranking Top Stock Picker, Household Durables - Bob Wetenhall | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Ranking Top Stock Picker, Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels - Brad Heffern | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranking Top Stock Picker, REITs and Diversified Telecommunication Services - Jonathan Atkin | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranking Top Stock Picker, Air Freight and Logistics - John Barnes | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranking Top Earnings Estimator, Food Products - David Palmer | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Ranking Top Earnings Estimator, REITs - Wes Golladay | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Ranking Top Earnings Chemicals- Andrew Wong | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Ranking Top Earnings Estimator, Food & Staples Retailing - Wlliam Kirk | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Ranking Top Earnings Estimator, Machinery - Seth Weber | Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards 2016 | 2016 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Canadian Bank of the Year (by Volume) | Canadian Dealmakers | 2015 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada - Eighth consecutive year | Euromoney | 2015 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Canada Capital Markets Issue of the Year – Hydro One $1.83bn IPO | 2015 IFR Awards | 2015 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Fixed-Income Market Share Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Sales Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Trading Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #3 SSA Rising Star Bank in Niche Currencies | GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #2 Most Impressive SSA House in Non-Core Dollars | GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #2 Most Impressive SSA House in Sterling | GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 for Overall Quality of Trader Service | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 (tied) for Overall Quality of Sales Service | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Global Equities |
| United States | #4 (tied) US Equity Algorithmic Trading Share | Greenwich Associates | 2015 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Real Estate, REITs - Neil Downey | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare - Doug Miehm | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Transportation - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Industrial Products - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Banks - Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Insurance - Darko Mihelic | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Diversified Financials - Geoffrey Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Utilities - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Alternative Energy - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Media - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Base Metals & Minerals - Fraser Phillips | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 (tied) TopGun Analyst for Oil & Gas - Greg Pardy | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 (tied) TopGun Analyst for Paper and Forest Products - Paul Quinn | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Small Cap/Special Sits -Steve Arthur | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 for Canadian Equity Research (6th consecutive win) | Brendan Wood International Survey | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | 3rd Overall (UK & Ireland) | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | Jonathan Golub, #4 Stock Picking Overall | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | Al Stanton, #2 Energy Stock Picking | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | Damian Brewer, #3 Transportation Stock Picking | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | James Edwardes Jones, #1 Overall & #1 Food & Household Products Earnings Estimating | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | David Greenall, #10 Overall and #2 Consumer & Business Services Earnings Estimating | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | John Musk, #1 Utilities Earnings Estimating | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | Andrew Carter, #3 Equipment & Machinery Earnings Estimating | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| UK & Europe | Rob Stallard, #3 Aerospace & Defense Earnings Estimating (Europe) | Thomson Reuters StarMine Awards | 2015 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Research Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Bank Fixed Income Research & Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank FX Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Finalist, Best Bank Multi-Asset Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Finalist, Best Emerging Markets Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | George Davis, Finalist - Technical Analyst of the Year | The Technical Analyst Awards 2015 | 2015 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| Canada | Canadian Bank of the Year | Canadian Dealmakers | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Global | 4th Greenest Bank in the World | Bloomberg | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Bank in Canada - Royal Bank of Canada | Global Finance | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Global | #1 Trusted Investment Bank Globally | The Economist | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Global | #2 Expertise and Skills Globally | The Economist | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada - Seventh consecutive year | Euromoney | 2014 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada | Global Finance | 2014 | Firm Award |
| United States | Brian Deevy and Randy Wells Included on CableFAX 100 list of the Most Powerful People in the Cable Industry | CableFAX Magazine | 2014 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Financial Bond | IFR Awards | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Capital Markets Issue | IFR Awards | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Global | Best Global Issuer, Covered Bonds | The Cover, GlobalCapital | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Fixed-Income Market Share Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Sales Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Fixed-Income Trading Quality Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Landmark Deal Award - Provincial Bond-Linked Notes | mtn-i Awards 2014 | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| North America | #7 US Equity Trading Quality | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Global Equities |
| North America | #1 Most Valuable US Market Structure-Related Services | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Global Equities |
| North America | #1 Overall US Electronic Trading Quality | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Global Equities |
| North America | #2 for Provide Intensive Service | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Global Equities |
| North America | #2 for Provide Information that Generates Alpha | Greenwich Associates | 2014 | Global Equities |
| Europe | Best House MEA | StructuredRetailProducts.com Europe Structured Products Awards, 2014 | 2014 | Global Equities |
| International | Best Bank Equity Research and Strategy - Finalist | The Technical Analyst Awards 2014 | 2014 | Equity Research |
| International | Best Bank FX Research and Strategy - Finalist: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2014 | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Bank Fixed Income Research and Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2014 | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Bank Multi-Asset Research and Strategy - Runner-Up: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2014 | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Technical Analyst of the Year - Finalist: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2014 | 2014 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| Canada | Canadian Banking System Named World's Strongest (6th Consecutive Year) | World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report | 2013 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada - Sixth consecutive year | Euromoney | 2013 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Canada Investment Banking Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2013 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Best Bank in Canada - Royal Bank of Canada | Global Finance | 2013 | Firm Award |
| International | Gord Nixon Included on Bloomberg 50 Most Influential List | Bloomberg Markets | 2013 | Firm Award |
| International | #15 Safest Bank in the World | Global Finance | 2013 | Firm Award |
| International | #6 Safest Commercial Bank in the World | Global Finance | 2013 | Firm Award |
| International | #39 Most Respected Company in the World - Royal Bank of Canada | Barron's | 2013 | Firm Award |
| International | #4 Strongest Bank in the World - Royal Bank of Canada | Bloomberg Markets | 2013 | Firm Award |
| North America | #2 Safest Bank in North America | Global Finance | 2013 | Firm Award |
| North America | Best Bank in North America - Royal Bank of Canada | Global Finance | 2013 | Firm Award |
| North America | #2 Strongest Bank in North America - Royal Bank of Canada | Bloomberg Markets | 2013 | Firm Award |
| Australia | International Real Estate Deal of the Year - APA takeover of Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund - RBC Capital Markets acted as Co-Financial Advisor to HDF and Lead Arranger on the debt facility | The M&A Advisor International M&A Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Capital Markets Issue of the Year - Hudson's Bay Company Financing for Acquisition of Saks - RBC acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Buy-Side Financial Advisor | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Equity Capital Markets Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | IPO of the Year Award - BRP | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Top Canadian Bank for 2013 | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Foreign Outbound Award (US) - Hudson's Bay acquisition of Saks | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Value Creation Award - High Liner Foods acquisition of the US subsidiary and Asian procurement operations of Icelandic Group h.f. | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Healthcare Industry Award - Valeant Pharmaceuticals acquisition of Bausch + Lomb | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Foreign Inbound Award - CNOOC acquisition of Nexen | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Mining Industry Award - First Quantum Minerals acquisition of Inmet Mining | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Media & Telecommunications Industry Award - BCE acquisition of Astral Media | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Information Technology Industry Award - Davis + Henderson acquisition of Harland Financial | Canadian Dealmakers Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Mergers & Acquisitions Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada / Asia | Deal of the Year: CNOOC's Acquisition of Nexen | Oil Council 2013 Awards of Excellence | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada / Asia | Deal of the Year - CNOOC's Acquisition of Nexen | FinanceAsia Awards 2013 Achievement Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | Infrastructure Bank of the Year for North America | PEI Infrastructure Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Downstream Oil & Gas Deal of the Year 2013: Vantage Pipeline | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Midstream Oil & Gas Deal of the Year 2013: Sabine Pass | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Project Bond and Overall North American Deal of the Year 2013: East End Crossing | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Transport Deal of the Year 2013: Aerostar | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Portfolio Power Deal of the Year 2013: Continental Wind | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | North American Single Asset Power Deal of the Year 2013:Goreway | Euromoney Project Finance Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | Americas Bank of the Year | PFI Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | Best Project Finance House in North America | Euromoney | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year (Over $5 Billion) - Ares/CPPIB Acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group | M&A Advisor International Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | US Structured Equity Issue of the Year: Liberty Media US$1 Billion Convertible Bond - RBC acted as Joint Bookrunner | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Americas Financing Package of the Year - Verizon - RBC acted as Joint Bookrunner | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | US Loan of the Year: Verizon US$61 Billion Bridge Loan - RBC Acted as Joint Bookrunner | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Technology, Media & Telecom Deal of the Year (Over $500 Million) - Acquisition of Wave Broadband by Oak Hill Capital Partners and GI Partners | M&A Advisor Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Americas P3 Deal of the Year - Luis Muñoz Márin Airport | PFI Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Americas Transportation Deal of the Year - Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing | PFI Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | US High Yield Bond of the Year: Neiman Marcus US$600 Million PIK Toggle Bond - RBC acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Buy-Side Financial Advisor | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | EQT Infrastructure and Fortistar sale of Midland Cogen to Borealis Infrastructure | Power Intelligence 2013 Power Finance Deals & Firms Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Americas Deal of the Year - Sabine Pass Liquefaction | PFI Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Non-Renewables Project Finance Deal of the Year: Cheniere Energy Sabine Pass project | Power Intelligence 2013 Power Finance Deals & Firms Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Renewables Project Finance Deal of the Year: Pattern Energy Ocotillo wind project | Power Intelligence 2013 Power Finance Deals & Firms Awards | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | US Leveraged Loan of the Year: Dell US$9.1 Billion LBO - RBC Acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Buy-Side Financial Advisor | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Debt Capital Markets Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Dollar Deal of the Year - Hydro One C$1.185 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Dollar Deal of the Year - Telus Corp. C$1.7 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #3 Canadian Dollar Deal of the Year - Daimler C$600 Million | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Asia | Asia-Pacific FIG Capital Markets Deal of the Year: Commonwealth Bank of Australia £750m covered bond into UK market - RBC acted as Joint Bookrunner | The Banker Deals of the Year 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Australia | #3 Australian/New Zealand Dollars Deal of the Year - RBC AUD 1.5 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Europe | #2 Sterling - Sovereign / Supranational / Agency Deal of the Year - EIB GBP 1 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Global Oil & Gas Pipeline Fixed Income Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #1 Developed Markets Deal of the Year - Verizon US$49 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Best Rates Platform - RBC DX | Profit & Loss Digital FX Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | #1 US Dollar Supranational/Agency Deal of the Year - BoE US$2 Billion | EuroWeek Deals of the Year Awards | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | US Investment Grade Bond of the Year: Verizon's US$49 Billion Eight-Tranche Bond - RBC Acted as Joint Bookrunner | IFR Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | Dollar Deal of the Year - Royal Bank of Canada $2.5bn SEC-registered covered bond - RBC Capital Markets acted as Sole Arranger and Structuring Advisor | The Covered Bond Report Awards for Excellence 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | North America FIG Capital Raising Deal of the Year - Royal Bank of Canada $2.5bn SEC-registered covered bond - RBC Capital Markets acted as Sole Arranger and Structuring Advisor | The Banker Deals of the Year 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #10 Broker for Non-Deal Roadshows | IR Magazine | 2013 | Global Equities |
| North America | #4 Broker for Non-Deal Roadshows | IR Magazine | 2013 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 team for Canadian Equity Research | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare - Doug Miehm | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Real Estate, REITs - Neil Downey | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 TopGun Analyst for Transportation - Walter Spracklin | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Ranked #1 by Most Respected Analyst by Deal Active Issuers - Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals - Doug Miehm | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Ranked #1 by Most Respected Analyst by Deal Active Issuers - Real Estate / REITs - Neil Downey | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Ranked #1 by Most Respected Analyst by Deal Active Issuers - Utilities - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Banks - Andre-Philippe Hardy | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Base Metals & Minerals - Fraser Phillips | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Diversified Financials - Geoffrey Kwan | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Media (Printing, Publishing, Broadcasting) - Drew McReynolds | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Oil & Gas - Large Cap - Greg Pardy | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 TopGun Analyst for Utilities - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Alternative Energy - Robert Kwan | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Consumer Products & Merchandising - Irene Nattel | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Insurance - Andre-Philippe Hardy | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 TopGun Analyst for Technical Analyst - Ray Hanson | Brendan Wood International | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Financial Services Earnings Estimator - Geoffrey Kwan | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Real Estate Stock Picker - Michael Markidis | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Energy & Equipment Earnings Estimator - Dan MacDonald | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Chemicals & Utilities Earnings Estimator - Nelson Ng | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Commercial Banks Earnings Estimator - Andre-Phillippe Hardy | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Healthcare Earnings Estimator - Douglas Miehm | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Media Earnings Estimator - Drew McReynolds | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stock Picker - Robert Kwan | Globe and Mail / Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #1 Analyst for UK Small & Mid Caps: Oil & Gas - Nathan Piper | Thomson Reuters Extel Pan-European Survey | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #1 Energy Earnings Estimator - Peter Hutton | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #1 Team for UK Small & Mid Caps: Oil & Gas | Thomson Reuters Extel Pan-European Survey | 2013 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #2 Aerospace & Defense Stock Picker - Robert Stallard | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| International | Best Bank Equity Research and Strategy - Finalist | The Technical Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Biotechnology Earnings Estimator - Michael Yee | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Building Products Earnings Estimator - Robert Wetenhall | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Household Durables Stock Picker - Robert Wetenhall | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Machinery Earnings Estimator - Seth Weber | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Multi-Utilities Stock Picker - Shelby Tucker | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Commercial Banks Earnings Estimator - Jon Arfstrom | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Insurance Earnings Estimator - Eric Berg | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Earnings Estimator - Scott Hanold | FT/ Starmine Industry Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Equity Research |
| International | Best Bank FX Research and Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Bank Fixed Income Research and Strategy - Runner-Up: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Emerging Markets Research and Strategy - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Technical Analyst of the Year - Winner: George Davis | The Technical Analyst Awards 2013 | 2013 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| Canada | Best Investment Bank in Canada | Euromoney | 2012 | Firm Award |
| Canada | Canada Investment Banking Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2012 | Firm Award |
| North America | #4 Safest Bank in North America | Global Finance | 2012 | Firm Award |
| North America | #1 Safest Bank in North America - April 2012 Mid-Year Update | Global Finance | 2012 | Firm Award |
| International | #17 Safest Bank in the World | Global Finance | 2012 | Firm Award |
| International | #10 Safest Bank in the World - April 2012 Mid-Year Update | Global Finance | 2012 | Firm Award |
| International | RBC: Top 10 Stock Pick for 2012 | Fortune | 2012 | Firm Award |
| Australia | Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Deal of the Year - Sydney Desalination | Project Finance International Magazine | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Equity Capital Markets Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Gold Award Winner for Project Finance for 2012 - CHUM - RBC Acted as Sole Bond Underwriter and Bookrunner | Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Silver Award Winner for Project Finance for 2012 - Humber River Regional Hospital - RBC Acted as Sole Bond Underwriter, Bookrunner and Financial Advisor | Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada M&A Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Canada | Canada Real Estate Investment Banking Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Europe | #1 Project Finance Deal of the Year - Open Grid Europe | EuroWeek Syndicated Loan and Leveraged Finance Awards | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Europe | Global M&A Deal of the Year - Open Grid Europe - RBC acted as Joint Financial Advisor | Project Finance International Magazine | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Europe | Infraco Deal of the Year - APRR - RBC Acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner | Project Finance International Magazine | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Europe | Deal of the Year Award - €3.2 billion acquisition of Open Grid Europe - RBC acted as Joint Financial Advisor and as a Mandated Lead Arranger and hedge provider on the supporting credit facilities | Euromoney | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Europe | European M&A Deal of the Year - Takeover of Northumbrian Water | The Banker Deal of the Year Awards 2012 | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | Infrastructure Bank of the Year | Infrastructure Investor | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| North America | Highly Commended Deal - Infrastructure Category- PR-22/PR-5 Transaction | The Banker Deal of the Year Awards 2012 | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| United States | Brian Deevy and Randy Wells Named in CableFAX 100 list of the Most Powerful People in the Cable Industry | CableFAX Magazine | 2012 | Corporate Banking |
| Australia | Australian Sovereign/Agency Bond Deal of the Year - Australian Office of Financial Management - A$3.25 billion 3.25% April 2029 - RBC Capital Markets Acted as Joint Lead Manager | KangaNews | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Australia | Kangaroo Intermediary of the Year - Enrico Massi (5th Year) | KangaNews | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Dollar Deal of the Year - Canada Housing Trust C$5 Billion | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #3 Canadian Dollar Deal of the Year - National Grid Electricity Transmission C$750 Million | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Dollars Dollar Bloc Deal of the Year - Canada Housing Trust C$5 Billion | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #3 Canadian Dollars Dollar Bloc Deal of the Year - National Grid Electricity Transmission C$750 Million | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canada Bond House of the Year | IFR Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canada Debt Capital Markets Recognition of Excellence | Dealogic | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | Canadian Foreign Exchange Market Share Leader | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Europe | #3 Sterling Supranational / Agency Deal of the Year - World Bank £800 Million | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | Global SSAR Bond of the Year: Government of Canada US$3 Billion Five-Year Bond | IFR Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #1 Sales Coverage/Client Service | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #1 Pricing | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #1 Back-office Capabilities | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #2 Liquidity Consistency | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #3 Trade Ideas | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #5 Ability to Deal in Size | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #5 Executing Off-the-Run Transactions | Euromoney Credit Trading Survey | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #3 Most Improved Bank for Sovereign Borrowers | EuroWeek 2012 Bond Market Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #2 Most Improved Bank for Supranational and Agency Borrowers | EuroWeek 2012 Bond Market Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| International | #2 Most Impressive Bank for SSA Borrowers in Niche Currencies | EuroWeek 2012 Bond Market Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | #2 US Dollar Investment Grade Corporate Deal of the Year - Xstrata Finance (Canada) Ltd | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | #3 US Dollar Sovereign Deal of the Year - Government of Canada $3 Billion | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | #3 US Dollar Supranational / Agency Deal of the Year - Asian Development Bank $3 Billion | EuroWeek Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | Debt Financing Deal of the Year - RBC First Ever SEC Registered Covered Bond | The M&A Advisor | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| United States | Editor's Award for Most Innovative Deal 2012 - RBC $2.5 Billion Covered Bond - First ever SEC registered covered bond transaction | EuroWeek's The Cover | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies |
| Canada | #1 Overall Canadian Equity Sales Quality | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Capability of Canadian Equity Sales Professional or Team | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Best Direct Corporate Access to Large Cap Companies' Management | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Important Relationships for Canadian Large Cap Corporate Access | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Overall Trading Quality - Canadian Equities | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Trading Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Overall Penetration in Canadian Equity Electronic & Algorithmic Trading | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Overall Satisfaction with Electronic Trading Product Capability | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Overall Penetration in Canadian Portfolio Trading | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| United States | #10 US Equity Trading Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Global Equities |
| Canada | #1 Team for Canadian Research | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Andre-Philippe Hardy: #2 TopGun Analyst for Banks | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Andre-Philippe Hardy: #2 TopGun Analyst for Insurance | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Doug Meihm: #1 TopGun Analyst for Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Drew McReynolds: #2 TopGun Analyst for Media (Printing, Publishing, Broadcasting, Advertising & Entertainment) | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Fraser Phillips: #2 TopGun Analyst for Base Metals and Minerals | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Geoffrey Kwan: #2 TopGun Analyst for Diversified Financials | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Greg Pardy: #3 TopGun Analyst for Oil & Gas - Large Cap | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Irene Nattel: #3 TopGun Analyst for Consumer Products & Merchandising | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Myles Zyblock: #1 TopGun Analyst for Economics | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Myles Zyblock: #2 TopGun Analyst for Portfolio Strategy | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Neil Downey: #1 TopGun Analyst for Real Estate, REITS & Hospitalities | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Paul Quinn: #2 TopGun Analyst for Pulp, Paper & Forest Products | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Robert Kwan: #2 TopGun Analyst for Utilities | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | Walter Spracklin: #1 TopGun Analyst for Transportation | Brendan Wood International | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Insurance Stock Picker - Andre-Phillipp Hardy | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Paper & Forest Products Estimator - Paul Quinn | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Real Estate Estimator - Neil Downey | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Retail Estimator - Irene Nattel | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 (Tie) Overall Firm for Canadian Equity Research | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Commercial Banks Stock Picker - Andre-Phillipp Hardy | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Stock Picker - Robert Kwan | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Retail Estimator - Tal Woolley | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Chemicals & Utilities Stock Picker - Nelson Ng | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 Healthcare Estimator - Douglas Meihm | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #3 IT Equipment Estimator - Steve Arthur | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #9 Overall Stock Picker - Nelson Ng | Globe and Mail / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Best Global Perspective | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Alternative Energy | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Banks | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Base Metals & Minerals | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Consumer Products | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Economics | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Insurance | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Oil & Gas | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Pipelines/Power/Utilities | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Portfolio Strategy | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Quantitative/Technical Analysis | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Real Estate/REITs | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Special Situations/Small Cap | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research in Technology | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Canadian Equity Research/Advisory Market Share | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Greatest Knowledge of Companies and Industries | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Most Creative Ideas or Themes | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Most Trusted | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Most Visits/Calls | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #1 Overall Canadian Research and Analyst Quality | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Research in Gold & Precious Metals | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Research in Industrial Products | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Research in Media, Cable & Telecom | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Canadian Equity Research in Merchandising | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Canada | #2 Quality of Analyst Service | Greenwich Associates | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | Fiona Swaffield Named to FN100 List of Most Influential Women Working in European Financial Markets | Financial News | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #2 Machinery Stock Picker - Andrew Carter | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #3 Metals & Mining Stock Picker - Jonathan Guy | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #3 Firm for UK Small & Mid Caps: Financials - Alan Broughton, Fiona Swaffield, Peter Lenardos | Thomson Reuters Europe Extel | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #3 Firm for UK Small & Mid Caps: Oil & Gas - Al Stanton, Nathan Piper, James Hoise, Richard Hatch, Theresa Pfab, Bastien Dublanc, Katherine Tonks | Thomson Reuters Europe Extel | 2012 | Equity Research |
| Europe | #3 Individual for UK Small & Mid Caps: Metals & Mining - Des Kilalea | Thomson Reuters Europe Extel | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Computer & Internet Services Stock Picker - Jonathan Atkin | Wall Street Journal Best on the Street | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Home Construction & Furnishings Stock Picker - Robert Wetenhall | Wall Street Journal Best on the Street | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Technology Supply Chain - Amit Daryanani | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | Runner Up Aerospace & Defense - Rob Stallard | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Food Products Estimator - Edward Aaron | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Household Durables Estimator - Robert Wetenhall | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #1 Overall Stock Picker - Jake Civiello | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stock Picker | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #3 Paper & Forest Products Estimator - Paul Quinn | FT / Starmine | 2012 | Equity Research |
| United States | #2 Team High Yield Healthcare - Miles Highsmith | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| United States | #3 Team High Yield Paper & Forest Products - Bill Hoffman | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| United States | #3 Team High Yield Chemicals - Bill Hoffman | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| United States | Runner Up High Yield Telecommunications Services Team - Mark Rose | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| United States | Runner Up High Yield Energy Team - Adam Leight | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| United States | #5 Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Team - John Kempf | Institutional Investor All-America Fixed Income Research Team | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | #1 Base Metals Price Forecaster - Fraser Phillips | Metal Bulletin Apex Rankings | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | #1 Aluminum & Lead Price Forecaster - Fraser Phillips | Metal Bulletin Apex Rankings | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
| International | Best Fixed Income Research & Strategy | The Technical Analyst Annual Awards | 2012 | Fixed Income & Currencies Research |
Derek Neldner