A Global Leader in M&A Banking
By
Derek Neldner
Published January 11, 2021
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The Globe & Mail published a story following an interview with our CEO, Derek Neldner, where they discussed the post-pandemic deal landscape and our commitment of people and capital to help our clients navigate the ESG landscape.
With COVID-19 fueling the emphasis on sustainable business practices and accelerating ESG trends, we are focused on helping our clients achieve their sustainability ambitions.
RBC Capital Markets is stepping up its commitment of people and capital to environmental, social and governance, or ESG, opportunities. Mr. Neldner said: “We think it’s the right thing to do, but there’s also a huge commercial opportunity around ESG, and our clients are laser-focused on its importance.”
We are committed to adding value to clients through an ESG lens as deal making volume increases in 2021 and companies pursue strategic opportunities.
Mr. Neldner expects the post-pandemic landscape to be dominated by deals, as companies and private-equity fund managers take advantage of low interest rates and a rebounding economy: “We anticipate significant M&A activity in the year ahead.”
Derek Neldner
CEO and Group Head, RBC Capital Markets
Derek Neldner is CEO and Group Head of RBC Capital Markets and is a member of RBC’s Group Executive. Derek has global oversight of the firm and, along with the Capital Markets Operating Committee, sets the growth strategy for RBC’s Corporate & Investment Banking and Global Markets business activities worldwide. Together with other members of Group Executive, Derek is also responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of RBC.
Derek joined RBC in 1995 and has held a broad array of responsibilities across the firm and served as Global Head of Investment Banking prior to his current role. He has significant experience across all aspects of investment banking including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and he continues to provide senior coverage and advice to a number of the firm’s most significant clients.
Derek has a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and giving back to the community. In addition to his role on the Business Advisory Counsel for the University of Alberta, School of Business, he also currently volunteers with a variety of charitable organizations including serving as a member of the 2023 United Way Campaign Cabinet as Finance Sector Chair and Board Member of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Foundation.
Derek holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Alberta and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), as designated by the CFA Institute. Derek is married with four children and lives in Toronto, Canada.
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