RBC Capital Markets

A Global Leader in M&A Banking

Published January 11, 2021 | 1 min read

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.

Discover our latest insights on ESG and M&A and read the full The Globe and Mail article.

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
Global Head, Investment Banking

Derek Neldner is Head of Global Investment Banking at RBC Capital Markets. Mr. Neldner has oversight for the firm's investment banking practices in Canada, the U.S., Europe and the Asia Pacific region, and has senior client coverage responsibility for a number of RBC Capital Markets' most important corporate clients.

Mr. Neldner has 23 years of experience with RBC Capital Markets in investment banking, including corporate finance, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other capital markets advisory experience. Before assuming his current role, Mr. Neldner was Head of Canadian and Asia Pacific Investment Banking. He previously spent 10 years in Calgary as Head of Canadian Energy Investment Banking. Prior to this, his experience included 10 years in the Equity Capital Markets group based in Toronto.

Mr. Neldner is a member of the firm's Operating Committee, the Loan Commitments Committee and the M&A Opinion Review Committee. He is also a board member of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Foundation and is a member of the Major Individual Giving campaign cabinet for the United Way of Toronto & York Region.

Mr. Neldner holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Alberta and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

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A Global Leader in M&A Banking

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.”

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