From IPOs to Equity-Linked Products
RBC leverages the full resources of our platform to offer fully integrated equity solutions.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Partnering with emerging and venture-backed companies in their pursuit of a public listing.
since 2020 in North America
Managing Director and Head of Technology Equity Capital Markets
Global Head of Equity Capital Markets Syndicate
Corporate Broking
Bringing high-touch broking and global reach to the UK mid-market.
Leveraging RBC’s Global Network
We seamlessly integrate our global network with specialist product & sector teams, bringing the full weight of our leading investment bank to bear for clients. With a fully connected structure spanning key financial hubs, we provide exceptional access to capital markets, investors and advisory expertise. No matter where opportunities arise, our coordinated approach ensures that we can deliver the best of RBC to support our clients’ success.
Head, Corporate Broking
Follow-On Offerings (Primary and Secondary)
Advising publicly traded corporates on transformational equity raises and sponsors monetizing their ownership.
since 2020 in North America
Head of U.S. Equity Capital Markets
Equity-Linked Offerings
Executing bespoke and regular-way convertible financings for SMID and Large-Cap corporate clients.
since 2020 in North America
Head of U.S. Equity-Linked Capital Markets
Managing Director, U.S. Structured Equity Solutions
Structured Equity Solutions
Delivering innovative products for corporate and sponsor clients across the globe.
Global Head of Strategic Equity Solutions
Managing Director, European Structured Equity Solutions

Spotlight Deal
PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond
RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.
Equity Capital Markets Coverage Across Industries
Proven Impact, Trusted Partnerships
Explore select recent leading global equity transactions.
$625.0 million
Joint Active Bookrunner
Convertible Senior Notes
$105.0 million
Sole Placement Agent
Private Placement
C$300.0 million
Joint Lead Bookrunner
Initial Public Offering
$80.0 million
Sole Bookrunner
Follow-On
$150.0 million
Joint Active Bookrunner
Follow-On
$1,440.0 million
Joint Active Bookrunner
Initial Public Offering
£2,432.0 million
Joint Bookrunner
Follow-On
$1,723.4 million
Joint Underwriter
Block Trade
$75.0 million
Active Bookrunner
Initial Public Offering
$350.0 million
Active Bookrunner
Exchangeable Senior Notes
A$937.1 million
Joint Lead Manager
Entitlement Offer
$723.5 million
Sole Underwriter
Block Trade
C$1350.6 million
Lead Left Bookrunner & Global Coordinator
Block Trade
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Global Equity Capital Markets Leadership







Nitin Babbar is Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets (ECM) with primary responsibility for the Canadian ECM business, while maintaining a global perspective on the ECM business. Prior to assuming the role of Global Co-Head of ECM, Nitin was responsible for building RBC’s convertible business globally while being integral to overall ECM activity. Nitin brings over 25 years of industry experience and re-joined RBC Capital Markets in 2007 after spending 8 years managing institutional money in both New York and Toronto. Nitin has a diverse background across the capital markets business, with history in trading, derivatives, corporate finance, and ECM.
Nitin was formerly the co-chair of the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Diversity Leadership Council. Nitin graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce, holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.
John Kolz is Global Co-Head, Equity Capital Markets. John has over 25 years of Investment Banking experience including as Head of Technology ECM, Head of Healthcare ECM, Co-Head of Equity Syndicate and Head of Convertibles & Derivatives ECM. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nuclear and Power Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
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