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17-May-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services maintains top ranking in Global Investor/ISF Custody Survey
London, 17 May 2013 - RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its investor services business has retained the top position in the 2013 Global Investor/ISF Global Custody Survey, winning the Best Custodian Overall (unweighted) category for the third year running. The business was also rated Best Custodian for EMEA and for the Americas in the publication’s unweighted regional categories.
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14-May-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Wins Fund Administrator of the Year: Canada Award
Toronto, May 14, 2013 – RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that it has been awarded the ‘Fund Administrator of the Year–Canada’ title at the 2013 Custody Risk Americas Awards.
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25-Apr-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Canadian pensions post solid gains in first quarter
Toronto, April 25, 2013 – Resurgent global stock markets continued to lift pension assets in the first quarter, according to the latest survey from RBC Investor Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RY on TSX and NYSE) Investor & Treasury Services segment.
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22-Apr-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Wins UCITS Mandate with Polen Capital Management LLC
Dublin, April 22, 2013 - RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its Investor Services business has been selected by Polen Capital Management LLC as service provider for its newly launched Polen Capital Investment Funds Plc UCITS umbrella fund structure in Ireland. The account will be serviced in Dublin and involves the provision of: custody, fund administration, shareholder and trustee services, financial reporting, key investor information services and foreign exchange.
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9-Apr-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Tops R&M Global Custody.net Survey For Second Year
London, April 09, 2013 – Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its Investor Services business has maintained its
overall number one position in the influential R&M Global Custody.net Survey. The independent
survey assesses client satisfaction with their custodians based on feedback from a wide range of
institutional investors around the world.
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7-Mar-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Appoints Head for Hong Kong & North Asia
Hong Kong, March 07, 2013 – RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE,) today announced the appointment of Andrew Gordon as Head, Investor Services, Hong Kong & North Asia.
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8-Feb-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Wins ‘Leading UCITS Hedge Administrator and Custodian’ Award
London, February 08, 2013 – RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its Investor Services business has received The Hedge Fund Journal’s 2013 award for ‘Leading UCITS Hedge Administrator and Custodian.‘
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29-Jan-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Survey: Equity Returns Propel Canadian Pensions in 2012
Toronto, January 29, 2013 – Global equity and real estate returns boosted Canadian pension plans despite fourth quarter volatility, according to the latest survey from RBC Investor Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RY on TSX and NYSE) Investor & Treasury Services segment.
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17-Jan-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Appointed Global Custodian by Gemini Investment Management Limited
London, 17 January, 2013 – RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its Investor Services business has been appointed as global custodian and fund administration provider to Gemini Investment Management Limited (‘Gemini’) who provide an outsourced sales partnership and fund distribution service for professional global asset managers.
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16-Jan-2013
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Galibier Capital Management Appoints RBC Investor & Treasury Services as Global Custodian
Toronto, January 16, 2013– RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada
(RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced that its Investor Services business has been
appointed by Canadian investment management company, Galibier Capital Management Ltd to
provide a full suite of investor services to its pooled fund family including custody, fund
administration and investor recordkeeping.
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10-Jan-2013
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RBC Investor Services Tops Global Investor/ ISF Beneficial Owners Survey
London, January 10, 2013 – RBC Investor Services has ranked number one overall in the latest Global Investor/ISF Beneficial Owners Survey. RBC Investor Services is part of RBC Investor & Treasury Services, a specialist provider of custody, payments and treasury services for financial and other institutional investors worldwide.
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9-Jan-2013
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RBC Investor & Treasury Services Announces Co-Heads of Investor Services
London, January 9, 2013 – RBC Investor & Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced two key executive appointments within its Investor Services division.
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21-Dec-2012
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RBC Investor Services Awarded Top Rated Status in Global Custody Survey
London, December 21, 2012 – RBC Investor Services has been awarded ‘Top Rating’ in Global Custodian’s 2012 Global Custody Survey across four categories.
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19-Dec-2012
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Italian Pension Funds See Key Role for Custodians Following Industry Reforms
Milan, December 19, 2012 – Over three-quarters of Italian pension funds polled by RBC Investor Services agree that new regulations soon to impact the €94bn Italian pension fund market will mean depositary banks will play a more important role for them.
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22-Nov-2012
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RBC Investor Services Awarded Transfer Agent of the Year and Fund Administrator of the Year, Luxembourg Titles by Custody Risk
London, November 22, 2012 – RBC Investor Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), has scooped the ‘Transfer Agent of the Year’ and ‘Fund Administrator of the Year, Luxembourg’ titles at the Custody Risk European Awards 2012. The prestigious awards recognise important contributions to the European custody, technology and fund administration industry over the year. The awards are judged by an independent panel of experts from across the financial services industry.
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26-Oct-2012
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RBC Investor Services Survey: Canadian Pensions Recover in Q3 Buoyed By Positive Performance Across Asset Classes
Toronto, October 26, 2012 - Canadian pension plans made significant gains in the third quarter as increased monetary support from central banks reassured global markets and increased investors' appetite for taking on risk, according to the latest survey from RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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14-Oct-2012
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RBC Investor Services Appointed Global Custodian by Airlie Funds Management
Sydney, October 15th, 2012– RBC Investor Services has been mandated by Australian fund management company, Airlie Funds Management to provide a full suite of investor services including; Custody, Unit Registry and Fund Administration.
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10-Oct-2012
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RBC Investor Services To Provide Custody and Foreign Exchange Solutions to IIG Financial Services Ltd.
London, October 10, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been awarded a mandate from IIG Financial Services Ltd. to provide the private wealth manager with custody and foreign exchange services.
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5-Oct-2012
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RBC Investor Services Wins Mandate to Provide Custody Services for Banca di Legnano’s Pension Fund
Milan, October 5, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by the Pension Fund of the employees of Banca di Legnano (Fondo Pensione per il Personale della Banca di Legnano)to provide custody, portfolio valuation and depository bank services.
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27-Sep-2012
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RBC Investor Services Launches Global Derivatives Platform
Toronto/London, September 27, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced the launch of its Global Derivatives Platform, a new, fully integrated global operating model for listed and OTC derivatives. This single platform and operating model was developed to deliver middle and back-office services to listed and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives for a wide range of global clients.
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20-Sep-2012
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RBC Investor Services Poll: Pensions Turn To Alternatives to Boost Returns, Cut Volatility as Funding Levels Lag
Toronto, September 20, 2012 – RBC Investor Services said today that 48 per cent of defined benefit plan sponsors plan to increase their allocation to alternative investments, which can include real estate, infrastructure assets and private investments, as they seek more long-term returns less correlated to public equity markets. RBC Investor Services’ latest survey of Canadian pension plan sponsors also revealed that 70 per cent had funding levels lower than 90 per cent.
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20-Aug-2012
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RBC Investor Services Appoints Kevin Hogan as Director, Client Operations, Australia
Sydney, August 20, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced the appointment of Kevin Hogan as Director, Client Operations, Australia. Based in Sydney, Mr. Hogan will join the local management committee and report to Duncan White, Head, Client Operations, Asia Pacific and David Travers, Managing Director, Australia.
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15-Aug-2012
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RBC Investor Services Announces Senior Appointments to Client Solutions Team
London, August 15, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced two senior hires within its Client Solutions group to further ensure the consistency and quality of its service delivery to clients across its global markets. Germain Birgen is appointed Head, Client Solutions, Europe (excluding Luxembourg) and Richard Clarke joins as Head, Client Design. Both will report to Tim Wood, Head of Client Solutions globally.
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8-Aug-2012
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RBC Investor Services Appoints Martin Anderson as Head, Network Management
London, August 08, 2012 – RBC Investor Services today announced the appointment of Martin Anderson as Head of Network Management. He becomes a member of the Global Operations Leadership Team and reports to Joanna Meager, Global Head, Client Operations and member of the Global Executive Committee for RBC Investor Services.
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31-Jul-2012
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RBC Investor Services Asia Quick Poll: Asian Asset Managers Confident Against Backdrop of Ongoing Financial Crisis
Hong Kong, August 1st, 2012 – RBC Investor Services said today that despite the impact of the continuing global financial crisis and fragmentation of the regional market, an overwhelming majority of Asian asset managers were confident in the prospects in the region. RBC Investor Services latest industry poll also indicates that while UCITS products remain popular, Asian investors are keen to explore a range of new opportunities, including Renminbi-based funds and the prospects for an Asia Region Fund Passport (ARFP).
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31-Jul-2012
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RBC Investor Services Survey: Global Economy and European Debt Fears Dampen Q2 Pension Returns
Toronto, July 31, 2012 – Canadian pension plans gave back some of their first quarter returns in Q2 2012, as concerns over the European debt crisis and a weakening global economy pushed Canadian equities lower, according to the latest survey from RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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16-Jul-2012
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RBC Dexia Expands ETF Capabilities with Swiss & Global Active ETF Mandate
Luxembourg, July 16, 2012 – RBC Dexia Investor Services had been mandated by Swiss & Global Asset Management to provide custody and fund administration to four recently launched actively-managed exchange traded funds (ETFs).
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4-Jul-2012
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RBC Dexia Appoints Simon Hirtenstein as Head, Portfolio Solutions
London, July 4, 2012 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has appointed Simon Hirtenstein as Head, Portfolio Solutions within its Market Products & Services (MPS) team.
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25-Jun-2012
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French Asset Managers Have Little Confidence That Economic Recovery Is Close - RBC Dexia Poll
Paris, June 25, 2012 – More than three-quarters (78%) of French asset managers surveyed in an RBC Dexia poll have little or no confidence the government will be able to revive France’s economy, and they have little more faith in the ability of European or global governments to resolve the broader financial crisis.
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14-Jun-2012
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RBC Dexia Wins Mandate To Provide KIID Services For Impax Asset Management
London, 14 June, 2012 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has won a new mandate from Impax Asset Management to provide Key Investor Information Document (KIID) services for all their Irish UCITS funds.
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11-Jun-2012
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RBC Dexia Employees Raise €175,000 for Hope for Children.
Toronto/London, June 11th 2012 — RBC Dexia Investor Services employees from around the globe have raised more than €175,000 (C$227,230) to support orphaned, poor and exploited children through the UK-based charity Hope for Children. This employee-driven charitable initiative represents one of RBC Investor Services’ most ambitious global fundraising projects to date.
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28-May-2012
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RBC Dexia and Accenture Report Predicts Sweeping Changes to Spanish Investment Industry
London and Madrid, May 28, 2012- The shape of Spain’s asset management industry is set to change dramatically according to a report by RBC Dexia and Accenture.
The report predicts further concentration of the industry into fewer, more specialised managers and a stronger focus on improving efficiency and performance. Improvements in technology will also be key to success, with outsourcing high on the agenda.
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27-Apr-2012
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RBC Dexia Survey: Foreign Equities Drive Canadian Pension Funds to Best Quarter since 2010
Toronto, April 27, 2012 – Canadian pension plans started the year off on a positive note with their best results since the September 2010 quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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25-Apr-2012
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RBC Dexia Retains Top Ranking with Dominant Showing in Global
London, April 25, 2012 - RBC Dexia Investor Services has reinforced its status as the clients’ custodian of choice by retaining the highly-prized Best Custodian Overall (unweighted) category in this year’s Global Investor Global Custody Survey.
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19-Apr-2012
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RBC Dexia Wins Canadian Custodian and Fund Administrator of the Year at Custody Risk Award For Second Year Running
Toronto, April 19, 2012 - RBC Dexia Investor Services has retained its title of ‘Custodian of the Year – Canada’ and ‘Fund Administrator of the Year – Canada’ at the 2011 Custody Risk Americas Awards, held in New York on April 18, 2012, repeating last year’s triumph at the inaugural event.
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19-Mar-2012
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RBC Dexia Remains on Top in R&M Global Custody Survey
London, March 19, 2012 — RBC Dexia Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has maintained its overall number one position in the influential R&M Consultants Global Custody Survey. RBC Investor Services also held the top position in eight other categories, adding Far East and Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (BeNeLux) to its impressive total. The R&M survey measures customer satisfaction based on questionnaires completed by a wide range of institutions around the world.
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16-Mar-2012
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RBC Dexia Wins Hedge Fund Journal Award As 'Leading UCITS Custodian and Fund Administrator'
London, March 16, 2012 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has scooped influential industry magazine The Hedge Fund Journal’s 2012 award for ‘Leading UCITS Custodian and Fund Administrator’ for the second year in a row. The awards were presented at an event held on March 15, 2012 in London to celebrate the contribution of leading firms from the European hedge fund community.
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28-Feb-2012
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RBC Dexia Expands Strategy and Corporate Services Leadership With Paul Stillabower Hire
London, February 28, 2012 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the appointment of Paul Stillabower as Head of Strategy to oversee the implementation of the business’s growth strategy, adding to the company’s Strategy & Corporate Services leadership. Mr. Stillabower succeeds Alex Muto, who is appointed to a new role as Head of Enterprise Transformation.
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26-Jan-2012
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RBC Dexia Bolsters International Sales and Distribution Capability with Key New Appointments
London, January 26, 2012 –RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced a series of senior appointments to its Sales and Distribution operations to further strengthen and enhance its presence and commitment to excellence in client service across global markets.
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23-Jan-2012
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian pensions post lacklustre gains in turbulent year
Toronto, January 23, 2012 – Canadian pension plans ended the year barely in positive territory thanks to an impromptu October market rally which helped lift retirement assets by 4.2 per cent in the fourth quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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22-Dec-2011
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RBC Dexia Awarded Top Rated Status in Five Categories in Global Custody Survey
London and Toronto, December 22, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has been awarded ‘Top Rating’ trophies in five categories in Global Custodian’s 2011 Global Custody Survey. The highly-regarded industry survey is based on opinions and feedback from clients of global custodians. RBC Dexia has now received Top Rated status six years in a row, with the number of awards increasing year on year.
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13-Dec-2011
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Italian Asset Managers Back Government on Deficit Reduction But Uncertain over EU Plans - RBC Dexia Poll
Milan, December 13, 2011 – A majority of Italian asset managers are confident in the new government’s ability to tackle head-on the country’s deficit, according to an RBC Dexia poll. The poll also highlighted continuing scepticism over EU plans to resolve the crisis enveloping the region and indicated that global economic recovery remained some way off.
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8-Dec-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Head of Securities Lending; Unveils New Global Market Products & Services Business Model
London, December 8, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the appointment of Guy d’Albrand as Head of Securities Lending and unveiled its new global Market Products & Services (MPS) business model, offering clients access to multiple portfolio solutions under one umbrella
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23-Nov-2011
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RBC Dexia Wins Luxembourg Fund Adminstrator Prize At The 2011 ICFA European Awards
London, November 23, 2011 –RBC Dexia Investor Services has scooped the title ‘Fund Administrator of the Year: Luxembourg’ at ICFA Magazine’s European Awards for the second year in a row, heading off competition from a strong international field.
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21-Oct-2011
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian Pensions Take Hit in the Third Quarter
Toronto, October 21, 2011 – Turbulent world equity markets severely impacted pension plans in the third quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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18-Oct-2011
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RBC Dexia extends mandate with Comgest to provide KIID Services
London, October 18 ,2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has won a new mandate from Comgest, the independent international asset management group, to provide Key Investor Information Document (KIID) services to the Dublin domiciled umbrella, Comgest Growth Fund plc.
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4-Oct-2011
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Canadian Pension Plan Members Confident Their Plans Will Provide for Retirement Despite Well-Reported Challenges
Toronto, October 4, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services and Grant Thornton in Canada (Grant Thornton) said today that 83 percent of Canadian defined benefit (DB) plan members / participants trust that when they retire their organization’s DB plan will have sufficient money to pay them, while only five percent say they recall hearing about underfunding problems or deficits in DB plans.
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26-Sep-2011
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Ready for FATCA? One in Four Financial Institutions Not Even Aware of Impending US Tax Legislation
Toronto/London, September 26, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that 26 per cent of financial institutions worldwide have little or no awareness of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)—despite the fact that the Act was passed in 2010, according to a survey conducted by the company.
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22-Sep-2011
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RBC Dexia Expands Footprint In Italy With New Client Tages Capital SGR
London and Milan, 22 September, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced it has won a mandate from Tages Capital SGR, a newly-launched independent investment management company based in London, Luxembourg and Milan.
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12-Sep-2011
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RBC Dexia Named Top-Rated’Custodian in All Client Segments in Canada
London, September 12th, 2011– RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that its Canadian operations have been awarded Top-Rated status across all three client segments (Leading, Cross-Border/Non-Affiliated (CB/NA) and Domestic) for Canada in Global Custodian magazine’s 2011 Agent Banks in Major Markets Survey. The annual survey, currently in its 22nd year, measures the quality of services that custodians provide to their clients.
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8-Sep-2011
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RBC Dexia Expands Real Estate Credentials with Appointment by CB Richard Ellis Investors
London, September 8, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by CB Richard Ellis Investors (CBREI), one of the world’s largest global real estate investment management firms, to provide a full range of core services to CBREI’s real estate funds of funds based in Luxembourg and Ireland.
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1-Sep-2011
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RBC Dexia Expands Market Products and Services Team with Appointment of Paul Luff
London, 1st, September 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the expansion of its Market Products and Services team with the appointment of Paul Luff as Director, Portfolio Solutions. Reporting to Blair McPherson, Head of Portfolio Solutions, he will work with key clients to tailor bespoke offerings that leverage the breadth of portfolio solutions available from the company.
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25-Aug-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Director in Singapore
Singapore, 25 August 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the appointment of Eric Chua to Director of Business Development, Singapore. Mr Chua has been appointed to help drive RBC Investor Services’ growth strategy in Asia for both onshore and offshore client mandates. He will report to Diana Senanayake, Managing Director, Singapore for RBC Dexia Investor Services.
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18-Aug-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Director in the UK
London, 18 August 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the appointment of Edward Hamilton-Russell to Director of Business Development, UK. Mr Hamilton-Russell has been appointed to help drive RBC Dexia Investor Services’ growth strategy in the UK for both onshore and offshore client mandates.
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12-Aug-2011
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RBC Dexia Appointed Global Custodian by Carvetian Capital Management
London, August 12, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that Carvetian Capital Management has selected RBC Dexia to provide global custody services to its UK authorised funds.
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21-Jul-2011
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian pensions post meagre gains in second quarter
Toronto, July 21, 2011 – Faltering global equity markets largely erased fixed income advances during the June quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most
comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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18-Jul-2011
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RBC Dexia To Provide KIID Services To Overlord Premium, The First French Investment Fund With KIID To Be Approved by AMF
Paris, July 18, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French supervisory authority, has given its approval for Overlord Premium, the first French investment fund with a Key Investor Information Document (KIID).
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13-Jul-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Director in Singapore
Hong Kong, July 13, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Noelle Tan to the role of Director of Relationship Management for Singapore. Reporting to Diana Senanayake, Managing Director of Singapore, Ms. Tan will be responsible for driving RBC Dexia's growth strategy in Asia for both onshore and offshore client mandates as RBC Dexia continues its strategic expansion within the region.
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6-Jul-2011
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RBC Dexia Appointed Global Custodian by PSigma Investment Management
London, July 6, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that PSigma Investment Management has selected RBC Dexia to provide global custody services to its private client Wealth Management business.
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30-Jun-2011
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RBC Dexia Earns Top Rated Status in 11 key categories in 2011 Mutual Fund Administration Survey
London, June 30, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been awarded Top Rated status in 11 key categories in Global Custodian's annual Mutual Fund Administration Survey. Now in its 10th year, Global Custodian’s Mutual Fund Administration Survey is a client-based survey that evaluates the performance of fund administrators against their peers and within separate markets.
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28-Jun-2011
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RBC Dexia Pension Plan Quick Poll: Inflationary Risk Concerns, Increased Exposure to Alternatives, Highlight Latest Results
Toronto, June 28, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that 84 per cent of defined benefit plan sponsors are concerned about the threat of inflation and the potential impact it can have on plan assets. RBC Dexia’s latest survey of Canadian pension plan sponsors also found that the largest plans are increasing their allocations to infrastructure assets and other alternatives to act as natural hedge against inflationary pressure and to take advantage of this growing asset class.
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15-Jun-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Director in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, June 15, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Alessandro Silvestro to the role of Director of Business Development for Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Silvestro will be responsible for driving RBC Dexia’s growth strategy in the region for both onshore and offshore mandates. He will report to Brent Reuter, Managing Director of Hong Kong and Head of Sales and Distribution, Asia.
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6-Jun-2011
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Co-domiciled Hedge Funds On The Rise As Non-UCITS Onshore Structures Gain Traction - RBC Dexia/KPMG Survey
London, June 6, 2011 – A survey report released today by RBC Dexia and KPMG predicts that hedge fund managers will continue to create EU-domiciled hedge funds to complement their Cayman Islands or other offshore offerings, but that the QIFs and SIFs were gaining popularity versus the UCITS framework.
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1-Jun-2011
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CI Investments Renews Relationship with RBC Dexia as Investor Services Provider
Toronto, June 1, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has been reappointed as investor services provider for CI Investments Inc. This service extension, the culmination of a comprehensive competitive bidding process, is the fourth successive five-year term that CI Investments has engaged with RBC Dexia to service CI Investments’ $75 billion in assets under administration.
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27-May-2011
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RBC Dexia Named Custodian and Fund Administrator of the Year for Canada at ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards
Toronto, May 27, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services took home two top awards at the 2011 ICFA Americas Service Provider Awards held in New York City on May 26, 2011. RBC Dexia was named ‘Custodian of the Year – Canada’ and ‘Fund Administrator of the Year – Canada’.
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26-May-2011
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RBC Dexia Implements Pan-Asian Automated Transfer Agent Platform for Aberdeen Asset Management in Thailand
Hong Kong, May 26, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has developed and implemented a pan-Asian automated Transfer Agency platform specific for Aberdeen Asset Management’s Thailand fund operations. RBC Dexia’s proprietary automated Transfer Agent platform is the only global TA platform that now meets Thailand TA requirements.
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24-May-2011
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RBC Dexia Ranked Best Custodian Overall in Global Investor Survey
London, May 24, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has achieved number one status in the three top categories in the Global Investor 2011 Global Custody Survey: Best Custodian Overall (weighted and unweighted), Best Custodian Overall - EMEA (weighted and unweighted) and Best Custodian Overall - Americas. This international survey is based on feedback from institutional investors on the quality of service they receive from their global custodians.
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17-May-2011
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RBC Dexia Investor Services Launches Investment Analytics-Interactive: New Web Based Portfolio Analysis
Toronto, May 17, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has launched Investment Analytics - Interactive, a new web-based portfolio analysis tool. This will enable RBC Dexia's institutional clients to individually control portfolio analysis to assist them in making relevant, informed and timely investment decisions.
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13-May-2011
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RBC Dexia Investor Services Chosen by United Food and Commercial Workers for Custody and Benefit Payment Services
Toronto, May 13, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by United Food and Commercial Workers Pension Plan to provide Custody and Benefit Payment services for their multi-employer pension plan. With more than 36,000 members, represented by UFCW Local 1518 and Local 247, it is one of British Columbia's largest private sector multi-employer unions.
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11-May-2011
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Widening channels: Five Key Factors to Setting up Alternative UCITS Funds
Luxembourg/Dublin/London, May 11, 2011 – Burgeoning interest from hedge fund managers in developing or replicating alternative investment strategies within UCITS products has put these funds in the spotlight. Alternative UCITS are not new, nor do they operate under a separate regulatory environment, they are funds are wrapped in traditional UCITS structures -- but there are five key factors to consider for a successful alternative UCITS fund.
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9-May-2011
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EMS Capital LP selects RBC Dexia to Service New Dublin-based UCITS Fund
Dublin, May 9, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by EMS Capital LP, a New York-based investment firm, to provide trustee, custody, fund administration, financial reporting, distribution support and shareholder services for Tensor Fund PLC, a new Ireland-domiciled UCITS fund.
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5-May-2011
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Artemis Investment Management selects RBC Dexia Investor Services
Toronto, May 5, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Artemis Investment Management to provide Custody, Fund Accounting and Unitholder Recordkeeping for its Hedge Funds and Custody for their family office relationships.
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20-Apr-2011
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian pensions gain ground in first quarter
Toronto, April 20, 2011 – Healthy stock market returns helped pension plans maintain momentum in the March quarter but inflation jitters and a stronger loonie dampened their gains, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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4-Apr-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for the United Kingdom
London, April 4, 2011 – RBC Investor Services has appointed Simon Shapland as Managing
Director for the UK, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Shapland will chair the UK Management Committee and have overall responsibility locally for both the business strategy and for employee relations. He will also be in charge of client satisfaction and of developing local regulatory relationships. He will report to Tony Johnson, Global Head, Sales & Distribution.
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30-Mar-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for Italy
London/Milan – March 30, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Mauro Dognini as Managing Director for Italy, reporting to Tony Johnson, Global Head, Sales & Distribution, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Dognini will be responsible for local market strategy, leading the company's integrated sales, relationship and strategic client management model in Italy. He will also chair RBC Dexia's Italian Management Committee and oversee local regulatory relationships.
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30-Mar-2011
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RBC Dexia Scoops Top Spot in R&M Global Custody Survey
London, March 30, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has achieved its best ever ranking in the influential R&M Consultants Global Custody Survey, securing the top position in ten categories, including the overall client service award. The R&M survey measures customer satisfaction based on questionnaires completed by a wide range of institutions around the world.
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15-Mar-2011
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RBC Dexia Wins Award for UCITS Funds Servicing
London, March 15, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has won The Leading UCITS Custodian and Fund Administrator award at the third annual Hedge Fund Journal awards held on March 9, 2011 in London. A number of leading firms were recognised for the services they provide to the European hedge fund community and its growth in Europe in recent years.
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17-Feb-2011
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RBC Dexia extends relationship with DBS Asset Management
Singapore, February 18, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has extended its relationship with DBS Asset Management (DBSAM) to include the custody, fund administration, transfer agency, foreign exchange and cash management for the DBSAM RMB Bond Fund, DBSAM China Wage Dynamic Fund and the DBSAM China Rail Network Opportunities Fund.
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16-Feb-2011
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Clients Recognize RBC Dexia's FX Expertise in Global Investor Survey
London, February 16, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been ranked number one in seven key categories in Global Investor’s annual Foreign Exchange Survey.
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7-Feb-2011
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Fund Managers’ Return on Equity to Remain Below Pre-Crisis Levels, according to RBC Dexia / Accenture Survey
London, February 7, 2011 – A survey report released today by RBC Dexia and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) revealed that a majority of fund managers expect their company’s return on equity to remain below pre-crisis levels, and a significant number are increasing their focus on cost reduction and product innovation initiatives.
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21-Jan-2011
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian Pensions Surge Ahead of Pre-Crisis Levels
Toronto, January 21, 2011 – Strength in Canadian equities have helped Canadian pension plans surge ahead of their pre-financial crisis levels of 2008, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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14-Jan-2011
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for Luxembourg
London, January 14, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Sébastien Danloy as Managing Director for Luxembourg. This appointment will be effective on 2 May, 2011 and is subject to regulatory approval.
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11-Jan-2011
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RBC Dexia Selected by Paratum Inc. to Service Luxembourg-based Private Equity fund
Luxembourg, January 11, 2011 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by Paratum Inc., based in Beverly Hills, California, to provide custody, fund administration, shareholder services, domiciliary and financial reporting services for a new Luxembourg-based private equity SICAV-SIF fund. The fund was structured with the help of prominent law firms Loyens & Loeff (Luxembourg office) and Sadis & Goldberg (New York office).
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7-Jan-2011
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RBC Dexia Awarded Top Rated Status in Global Custody Survey
London, January 7, 2011 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been awarded Top Rated status in the four key categories in Global Custodian's annual Global Custody Survey. This is the fifth year in a row RBC Dexia has achieved Top Rated status. The survey is based on feedback and perceptions from those who utilize the services of global custodians.
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20-Dec-2010
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BetaShares appoints RBC Dexia to service Australian-based Exchange Traded Funds
Sydney, December 20, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by BetaShares Capital Limited (BetaShares) to provide custody and fund administration for their initial range of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The funds will be serviced out of Sydney, Australia.
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14-Dec-2010
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RBC Dexia selected by Standard Life Investments for global custody, investment administration and shareholder services
SYDNEY, December 14, 2009 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Standard Life Investments (Asia) Ltd. to provide global custody, investment administration and shareholder services for that company’s newly-established Australian-domiciled fund.
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6-Dec-2010
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Aubrey Capital Management appoints RBC Dexia to service Dublin-Based UCITS Funds
Sydney, December 6, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Aubrey Capital Management, the Edinburgh based investment management group, who have a specialisation in global conviction investment funds, to be the trustee and to provide global custody, fund administration, foreign exchange and transfer agency services for two UCITS funds to be serviced out of Dublin.
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3-Dec-2010
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RBC Dexia Named European Custodian of the Year by Funds Europe
London, December 3, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services was named European Custodian of the Year by Funds Europe magazine at a ceremony held on December 2, 2010. With these awards, Funds Europe set out to recognise personal and company achievements and contributions within the European funds community and to credit publicly those who have advanced the cross-border agenda in the funds industry.
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1-Dec-2010
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for Singapore
Singapore, December 1, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Diana Senanayake to the role of Managing Director for Singapore. Reporting to Brent Reuter, Managing Director of Hong Kong and Head of Sales and Distribution, Asia, Ms. Senanayake will be responsible for building RBC Dexia's business in Singapore, driving the growth strategy for both onshore and offshore client mandates.
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29-Nov-2010
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Foreign Asset Managers To Gain Market Share As Concentration of Italian Funds Market Intensifies
Milan, November 29, 2010 – RBC Dexia's latest report shows that Italian asset managers predict a wave of consolidation and rationalisation in the next two to three years that will lead to a much greater concentration of the sector, with foreign players widely expected to gain market share in the process. The research, carried out in partnership with Ernst & Young Italy amongst asset managers representing around 80% of Italy’s assets under management, found that 94% of respondents expect market consolidation to continue in the short term and that 70% expect further concentration to result from the rationalisation of product offerings within large financial groups.
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26-Nov-2010
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RBC Dexia shines at 2010 ICFA European Awards, taking home three awards
London, November 26, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services achieved outstanding results at the 2010 ICFA European Awards, collecting a total of three awards. ICFA Magazine announced the winners of its 2010 European awards at a gala dinner on November 23, 2010, attended by nearly 200 members of the asset servicing industry. Among an international field of competitors, RBC Dexia was named ‘European Transfer Agent of the Year’, ‘Fund Administrator of the Year: Luxembourg’ and ‘European Client Relationship Manager of the Year’.
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18-Nov-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected by SEI Canada to Provide Shareholder Recordkeeping Services
Toronto, November 18, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by SEI Canada(NASDAQ:SEIC) to provide shareholder recordkeeping services for SEI’s nineteen portfolio programs and thirty-one mutual funds in Canada, representing over C$9 billion in client assets.
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8-Nov-2010
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RBC Dexia Launches Currency Hedging Solution
London, November 8, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services announced today that it has launched a new passive FX hedging service designed to protect its clients’ investments against currency translation risk.
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28-Oct-2010
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RBC Dexia: Australian Financial Reforms for Transparency, Efficiency and Global Competitiveness Face Tough Political Climate
Sydney, October 28, 2010 – Australia’s proposed financial reforms are likely to increase transparency, investor confidence and efficiency, as well as competitiveness, say asset managers, private wealth managers, insurers and other Australian market participants surveyed by RBC Dexia in a report released today. But the ultimate success of the reforms remains in question, given their size and complexity and the challenges of the current political situation.
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27-Oct-2010
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Metro Bank Plc Selects RBC Dexia as Custody Provider
London, October 27, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed to provide Metro Bank Plc (“Metro Bank”) with full custody services in the United Kingdom. Metro Bank is the first new high street bank to be granted a license by the FSA in more than 100 years.
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22-Oct-2010
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RBC Dexia Named 'Top-Rated’ Custodian in Canada
London, October 22, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that its Canadian operations have been awarded Top-Rated status in Global Custodian magazine’s 2010 Agent Banks in Major Markets Survey. The annual survey, currently in its twenty-first year, measures the quality of services that custodians provide to their clients.
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21-Oct-2010
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian pensions post strong gains in third quarter
Toronto, October 21, 2010 – Global markets rallied during the September quarter, lifting pension assets by 7.3 per cent over the period, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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7-Oct-2010
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for Hong Kong
Hong Kong, October 7, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed Brent Reuter as Managing Director of Hong Kong and Head of Sales and Distribution for Asia. Reporting to Tony Johnson, Global Head of Sales and Distribution, Mr. Reuter will be responsible for the ongoing building of RBC Dexia’s brand and franchise within the key geographies in the Asia Pacific region. This appointment is pending regulatory approval.
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23-Sep-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected by Cullen Capital Management to Service New Dublin-based UCITS Fund
Dublin, September 23, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by Cullen Capital Management, a New York-based High Dividend, Value Equity Investment Manager, to provide custody, fund administration, cash management, foreign exchange and transfer agency services for a new Dublin-based UCITS Fund. Along with its affiliated entity Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Cullen Capital Management manages approximately $10.5 billion for institutions and high net-worth individuals.
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20-Sep-2010
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RBC Dexia chosen by Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) to service new family of funds
Toronto, September 20, 2010 – RBC Dexia today announced it has been chosen by Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc., to provide an integrated service platform including custody, fund accounting, transfer agency recordkeeping and risk and investment analytics to a new family of mutual funds in Canada scheduled to launch in the fall of 2010.
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24-Aug-2010
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RBC Dexia appoints David Dibben as Head of Global Fund Products
London, August 24, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed David Dibben as Head of Global Fund Products. Based in London and reporting to Rob Wright, Global Head, Product & Client Segments, Mr. Dibben will be responsible for the strategic direction, planning and continued overall success of RBC Dexia’s Fund Products business.
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23-Aug-2010
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Aubrey Capital Management hires RBC Dexia to service Australian domiciled funds
Sydney, August 23, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Aubrey Capital Management, the specialist investment management group, to provide a full range of investor services to its Australian domiciled funds. Existing RBC Dexia client Treasury Group (TRG) acquired an equity stake in Aubrey Capital Management in 2009.
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6-Aug-2010
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RBC Dexia Appoints John W. Thompson as Chief Financial Officer
London, August 6, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that it has appointed John W. Thompson to the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approval. Based in Toronto and reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) José Placido, he joins RBC Dexia on August 9, 2010.
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4-Aug-2010
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RBC Dexia selected as Investor Services Provider by Northern Providence Investments
Toronto, August 4, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Northern Providence Investments to provide custody, fund valuation and shareholder recordkeeping for that company’s entire family of 14 SRI (socially responsible investment) funds.
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27-Jul-2010
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RBC Dexia Appoints William Foley as Director of Securities Lending Sales
London, July 27, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed William Foley as Director of Securities Lending Sales, effective September 6, 2010. In this capacity, he will be responsible for sales strategy, execution, and market expansion. Based in London, he will report to Blair McPherson, Head of Technical Sales, Market Products and Services, and will oversee in particular the expansion of RBC Dexia's third party agency lending product offering.
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22-Jul-2010
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RBC Dexia survey: Canadian pensions pull back in second quarter
Toronto, July 22, 2010 – Faltering global equity markets contributed to a decline in pension assets in the June quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers. The decline in the second quarter comes after four consecutive quarters of positive returns.
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19-Jul-2010
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Active Earth Investment Management Selects RBC Dexia as Investor Services Provider
Luxembourg, July 19, 2010– RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Swiss-based Active Earth Investment Management to provide custody, fund administration, registrar and transfer agency services for its Active Earth fund, the company’s new Luxembourg-based UCITS fund which integrates sustainability metrics as part of the valuation process.
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7-Jul-2010
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RBC Dexia Provides Service to Sun Life Rainbow ORSO Scheme in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, July 7, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Sun Life Trustee Company Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc., to provide custodian and fund administration services for its Sun Life Rainbow ORSO Scheme that consists of 13 investment funds and one deposit administration fund.
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6-Jul-2010
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RBC Dexia Appoints New Managing Director for Swiss Office
Zurich, July 6, 2010 – RBC Dexia said today it has appointed Marco Siero as Managing Director of its Switzerland office, based in Zurich. He will be responsible for driving further growth of the company's operations in Switzerland, as well as managing RBC Dexia's regulatory relationships for this key centre.
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21-Jun-2010
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RBC Dexia Survey: Italian Asset Managers Hasten To Prepare For Imminent New Governance Rules
Milan, June 21, 2010 – RBC Dexia’s latest survey shows that many Italian asset managers may find it challenging to comply with important new governance rules before they take effect at the end of June 2010.
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17-Jun-2010
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RBC Dexia: Liquidity Risk Measurement a Core Concern for Asset Managers
Toronto, June 17, 2010 – RBC Dexia said today that calls for greater transparency and increased disclosure from investors are making it more important to accurately measure liquidity risk
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14-Jun-2010
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RBC Dexia: Poll shows Canadian pension plan sponsors looking for less talk, more action
Toronto, June 14, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that 92 per cent of defined benefit plan sponsors believe that federal and provincial governments are not making sufficient progress on pension reform
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8-Jun-2010
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RBC Dexia appointed by Solidar Fondservice for custody, fund administration and distribution support services
Luxembourg, June 8, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that it has been selected by Solidar Fondservice "Solidar", the Swedish pension adviser, to provide custody, foreign exchange, fund administration, transfer agency and distribution support services.
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31-May-2010
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RBC Dexia Completes Acquisition and Transfer of UBI Banca Depository Bank Business
Milan, May 31, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services (RBC Dexia) today announced the completion of the acquisition and transfer of the UBI Group’s depository bank business.
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24-May-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected by Superfund for Investor Services
Hong Kong, May 24, 2010 – RBC Dexia said today that it has been selected by leading managed futures fund provider Superfund to provide fund administration, custody and shareholder registry services to five master/feeder funds now being marketed to Asian investors.
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19-May-2010
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RBC Dexia Chosen by Portland Investment Counsel to Provide Custody and Fund Administration Services
Toronto, May 19, 2010 – RBC Dexia today announced it has been chosen by Portland Investment Counsel to provide custody and fund administration services to the closed end investment funds for which AIC Limited is the Manager and Portland Investment Counsel Inc. is the Investment Manager.
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19-May-2010
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RBC Dexia Chosen by Portland Investment Counsel to Provide Custody and Fund Administration Services
Toronto, May 19, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced it has been chosen by Portland Investment Counsel to provide custody and fund administration services to the closed end investment funds for which AIC Limited is the Manager and Portland Investment Counsel Inc. is the Investment Manager.
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14-May-2010
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RBC Dexia Receives Top Scores in Global Investor Survey
London, May 14, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services receives top scores across key categories in the Global Investor 2010 Global Custody Survey. This international survey is based on feedback from institutional investors on the quality of service they receive from their global custodians.
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12-May-2010
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Adapto Advisers Selects RBC Dexia as Investment Services Provider
London, May 12, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed as investment services provider to the Adapto range of funds in Luxembourg ('Adapto'). RBC Dexia is to provide full custody, fund accounting, transfer agency, investment compliance and Real Estate Investment Funds (REIF) services for Adapto's Luxemburg fund offering.
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26-Apr-2010
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RBC Dexia Poll: Greater Governance To Increase Alternatives Allocation As Regulation Drives Domicile Selection
London, April 26, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that a clear majority of hedge funds in its latest survey (61%) believed greater governance of alternative investments could result in an increased allocation to the sector, with a significant number of alternative fund launches – both on and off-shore – expected in coming months. The poll defined governance as including structure, independent valuation, transparency and third-party control.
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22-Apr-2010
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RBC Dexia extends relationship with Aisling Analytics Pte Ltd in Singapore
Singapore, April 22, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today it has extended its relationship with Aisling Analytics Pte Ltd, a leading hedge fund in Asia, to include custody, fund administration and transfer agency for the Merchant Equity Fund, its recently launched long-short resource equity fund.
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21-Apr-2010
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Loonie dampens pension gains in first quarter
Toronto, April 21, 2010 – Pension assets rose for a fourth successive quarter as global financial markets continued to progress, but the strengthening loonie weighed on gains, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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19-Apr-2010
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RBC Dexia Asia Poll: UCITS Growth Continues Despite Regulatory Barriers in Local Markets, While Outsourcing Trend Grows
Hong Kong, April 19, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that despite the success of UCITS funds in Asia, regulatory barriers continue to make local market entry difficult for the fund industry. RBC Dexia’s latest industry poll also points to increased dependence on third party service providers as a key trend for the Asia Pacific fund industry in the wake of the global financial crisis.
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14-Apr-2010
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RBC Dexia introduces risk disclosure service to help Canadian pension plans meet CICA 3862 requirements
Toronto, April 14, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services today launched a new risk disclosure service specifically tailored to help Canadian pension plans meet the risk disclosure requirements of CICA (Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants) 3862. CICA 3862 stipulates
that audited financial statements of Canadian pension plans must incorporate information on
the risk arising from financial instruments to which the plans are exposed.
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6-Apr-2010
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RBC Dexia Investor Services extend relationship with APS Asset Management Pte Ltd in Singapore
Singapore, April 6, 2010 – RBC Dexia Investor Services has extended its relationship with APS Asset Management to include the custody of the existing APS Alpha Fund and the Custody, Fund Administration and Transfer Agency of the APS Vietnam Alpha Fund.
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29-Mar-2010
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Australian Indexed Investments Awards RBC Dexia Custody Mandate For New Exchange Traded Funds
Sydney, March 29, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been awarded a mandate by Australian Indexed Investments (Aii), a member of the Euro Finance Group, to provide custody for their newly-launched Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
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24-Mar-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected By Öhman Asset Management For Luxembourg High Yield Fund
London, March 24, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Öhman Asset Management, the Swedish Asset Manager, to provide custody and fund administration services for newly launched Öhman High Yield Fund. The fund will concentrate on European and North American bonds although it has a global mandate.
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22-Mar-2010
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RBC Dexia Secures Top Rankings in R&M Global Custody Survey
London, March 22, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has achieved its highest ever score in the influential R&M Consultants Global Custody Survey, ranking as the number one custodian in the UK for the fifth year running and also claiming the top spot in Europe. The survey measures customer satisfaction based on questionnaires completed by a wide range of institutions around the world.
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10-Mar-2010
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RBC Dexia selected by RBC Global Asset Management to service Phillips, Hager & North
Toronto, March 10, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by RBC Global Asset Management to provide custody and trustee services to Canadian investment management company Phillips, Hager & North. Total value of the new mandate is CA$40 billion. The asset transition is expected to be completed by April 1, 2010.
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8-Mar-2010
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RBC Dexia supports industry calls for increased competition and better regulation of Spanish SICAVs
Madrid, March 8, 2010 — In a new study sponsored by RBC Dexia Investor Services and the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Fundacio Catalana d'Analistes Financers (FCAF) has found that better fiscal regulation would boost the performance of Spanish SICAVs, allowing them to compete on a European level. The study also shows that increasing their independence from large financial institutions would improve competition and lower management, administration and custody fees, meaning better returns for investors. Spanish
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8-Mar-2010
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RBC Dexia named custody, administration and registry provider for Omega Global Investors
Sydney, March 8, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Omega Global Investors to provide custody, administration and registry services to the newly launched Omega Global Government Bond Fund and Omega Global Corporate Bond Fund.
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22-Feb-2010
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RBC Dexia Survey: Fund Competition To Intensify As Third Party And Foreign Funds Gain Favour
London, February 22, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that, according to its latest survey, international competition in the fund market is set to intensify over the next 12 months as demand for third party funds increases, and as transparency and performance outweigh domiciliation in fund selection criteria.
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17-Feb-2010
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Selector Management Fund chooses RBC Dexia to service its Luxembourg based funds
Luxembourg, February 17, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been chosen by Selector Management Fund to provide custody, fund administration, shareholder services and performance analytics for their existing SICAV funds in Luxembourg.
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10-Feb-2010
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RBC Dexia selected by RBC Global Asset Management to service UCITS/SICAV funds to be based in Luxembourg
Luxembourg, February 10, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by RBC Global Asset Management to provide custody, fund administration and investment analytics for UCITS/ SICAV funds to be administered out of Luxembourg. RBC Global Asset Management is one of the first Canadian investment management groups to offer institutional and individual investor solutions in the European and Asian markets using the Luxembourg-based UCITS structure.
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9-Feb-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected to service Luxembourg-based Pantera Investment Grade Strategies Fund
Luxembourg, February 9, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected to provide custody, fund administration and transfer agency services for the Pantera Investment Grade Strategies Fund (Pantera IGS Fund), a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) in Luxembourg. Pantera IGS Fund is an open-ended Specialized Investment Fund that participates in negotiated, volume-based wholesale purchases of Bank Medium Term Note and Bond issuances for sale at an immediate profit.
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8-Feb-2010
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RBC Dexia Named Unit Registry Provider for Credit Suisse’s Asset Management Business
Sydney, February 8, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been awarded a mandate by Credit Suisse Investments (Australia) Limited (CSIAL) to provide unit registry services. Credit Suisse is a leading global financial services company, offering clients financial advice in all aspects of private banking, investment banking and asset management.
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1-Feb-2010
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RBC Dexia Opens New Middle East Office
Dubai, February 1, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services said today that is had opened an office for the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, focusing on business development and client service, leveraging more than 35 years in the region for the Royal Bank of Canada and a 10 year presence in investor services.
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27-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia appointed by Middlefield Group to provide fund administration support
Toronto, January 27, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Middlefield Group, a financial services company with offices in Calgary, Toronto, San Francisco and London, England, to provide outsourced fund administration activities for its closed end funds.
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26-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia launches liability benchmarking tool for Canadian pension plans
Toronto, January 26, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today launched a liability benchmarking tool that helps Canadian pension plans align their assets and liabilities. In 2009, RBC Dexia polled over 370 defined benefit pension plan sponsors and almost half of the respondents selected aligning future liabilities as the biggest challenge their pension plans will face in 2010. RBC Dexia liability benchmark assists in addressing this need, delivering vital information to plan sponsors on the performance of their pension funds against future obligations.
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21-Jan-2010
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Canadian pensions rebound sharply in 2009
Toronto, January 21, 2010 — Resurging global equity markets continued to lift pension assets in the fourth quarter, marking an end to a remarkable year which saw plan sponsors gain back most of their 2008 losses, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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19-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia selected to service Luxembourg based RMK Global Timberland Resources Fund
Luxembourg, January 19, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by RMK Timberland Group to provide custody, fund administration and shareholder services for a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) in Luxembourg. The RMK Global Timberland Resources Fund was created to provide institutional investors with the opportunity to participate in a widely diversified timberland investment strategy. The fund is expected to make investments in South America, Southern Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe.
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18-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia selected by McLean Budden to service Canada’s first UCITS fund to be based in Ireland
Toronto, January 18, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by McLean Budden, one of Canada’s oldest and most respected investment firms, to provide custody, fund administration and transfer agent for a UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) fund to be based in Ireland.
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13-Jan-2010
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Ville de Montréal reappoints RBC Dexia as Investor Services Provider
Montréal, January 13, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has been reappointed as investor services provider for La Commission de la caisse commune des régimes de retraite de la Ville de Montréal (the city of Montréal pension fund). This service extension, the culmination of a comprehensive competitive bidding process, builds on a successful 20-year working relationship between RBC Dexia and Ville de Montréal. Under the new agreement, RBC Dexia will provide Ville de Montréal with a range of investor services, including custody and securities lending.
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11-Jan-2010
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Louisbourg Investments Selects RBC Dexia as Investor Services Provider
Toronto, January 11, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Louisbourg Investments Inc. to provide custody, fund accounting and recordkeeping services for the company’s suite of funds. Founded in 1991, Louisbourg Investments provides investment management services to private and institutional clients and has approximately CAD 1.2 billion of assets under management.
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7-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia appointed as Canadian sub-custodian by BNP Paribas Securities Services
Toronto, January 7, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed as Canadian sub-custodian by BNP Paribas Securities Services (‘BNP Paribas’). As part of this new mandate, RBC Dexia will provide Canadian custody on behalf of BNP Paribas.
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5-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia Selected by Advent Capital Management LLC to service its Luxembourg based Global Phoenix Fund
Luxembourg, January 5, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been selected by Advent Capital Management LLC. to provide custody, fund administration and shareholder services for a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) in Luxembourg. Advent Capital Management LLC is a US-based investment management company that specialises in convertible, high yield and equity strategies offered through long only, hedge-fund and NYSE closed-end mutual fund products.
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4-Jan-2010
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RBC Dexia Voted Top Service Provider by Fund Managers and Number One for Europe in Global Custodian Survey
London, January 4, 2010 — RBC Dexia Investor Services has been ranked the number one service provider for the second year in a row by fund managers in Global Custodian's annual Global Custody Survey. The survey is based on feedback and perceptions from those who utilise the services of global custodians.
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30-Nov-2009
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RBC Investor Services Appointed Unit Registry Provider for Aberdeen Asset Management
SYDNEY, November 30, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been awarded a mandate by Aberdeen Asset Management to provide unit registry services for the funds which it recently purchased from Credit Suisse.
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25-Nov-2009
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RBC Investor Services Appoints Steven Braithwaite as Director of FX Trading
LONDON, November 25, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has appointed Steven Braithwaite as Director of Foreign Exchange Trading to lead a team of FX traders around the globe. Based in London, he will report to Morgan McDonnell, Head of Foreign Exchange, and facilitate continued product expansion and increased market coverage for RBC Investor Services, both regionally and across time zones.
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23-Nov-2009
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RBC Investor Services poll shows Canadian pension plan sponsors rate the future as poor to average
TORONTO, November 23, 2009 — RBC Investor Services said today that 89 per cent of defined benefit plan sponsors believe that Canada’s pension system is either poorly positioned or average when it comes to Canada’s future pension prospects. This is according to a survey conducted by RBC Investor Services to gauge the opinions of Canada’s defined benefit pension plan sponsors on key issues in the pension industry.
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16-Nov-2009
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RBC Investor Services reappointed by BIMCOR for pooled funds servicing
TORONTO, November 16, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by
BIMCOR Inc, the pension fund investment manager, to provide custody, fund administration and securities lending for BIMCOR's
North American pooled funds for the next five years.
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10-Nov-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected as Investor Services Provider by Georgian Capital Partners
TORONTO, November 10, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that is has been selected by Georgian Capital Partners to provide a full suite of services including custody, fund accounting and recordkeeping for Georgian’s inaugural hedge funds, the Georgian Equity Growth Fund and the Georgian Income Growth Fund.
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5-Nov-2009
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VIA Rail Appoints RBC Investor Services as Investor Services Provider for CAD 1.5 billion Pension Plan
MONTRÉAL, November 5, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been re-appointed as investor
services provider for VIA Rail Canada Inc.’s CAD 1.5 billion pension plan. RBC Investor Services will provide VIA Rail with a range of services
including custody, securities lending and investment analytics services. The re-appointment, which extends until 2014, follows a
comprehensive review and bidding process. Established in 1977, VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service and
consistently ranks as one of the most trusted transportation companies in Canada.
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3-Nov-2009
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Clearstream Banking Luxembourg Appoints RBC Investor Services as Canadian Sub-Custodian
TORONTO, November 3, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been appointed Canadian sub-custodian for Clearstream Banking Luxembourg,
a subsidiary of Clearstream International, the international central securities depository (ICSD) part of Deutsche Börse Group.
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29-Oct-2009
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RBC Investor Services selected as Investor Services Provider by Keel Capital AB
LUXEMBOURG, October 29, 2009 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Swedish-based Keel Capital AB as custodian, domiciliary agent, administrative agent, registrar and transfer agent for that company’s new SIF SICAV Hedge Fund.
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26-Oct-2009
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RBC Investor Services and KPMG Survey: Asset Managers Embrace The Arrival Of UCITS IV
LONDON, October 26, 2009 — A survey published today by RBC Investor Services Investor
Services and KPMG shows how some of Europe's largest asset managers plan to capitalise
on UCITS IV and identifies how these reforms will contribute to wider changes across the European investment fund landscape.
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21-Oct-2009
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Canadian pensions recover more ground in third quarter
TORONTO, October 21, 2009 — Stable global credit markets and rebounding
equities continued to rejuvenate Canadian pension fund returns in the third quarter,
according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the
industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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1-Oct-2009
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RBC Investor Services Appoints New Chief Risk Officer
LONDON, October 1, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced the appointment of Frank Van Hoornweder as Chief Risk Officer. In this key role, which is based in Luxembourg, Mr. Van Hoornweder will assume responsibility for RBC Investor Services’ enterprise-wide risk management strategy and framework.
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28-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services and Unione di Banche Italiane (UBI Banca) enter an agreement for the transfer of UBI Banca’s Depository Bank Business
LONDON, MILAN and BERGAMO, September 28, 2009 — RBC Investor Services (RBC Investor Services) and Unione di Banche Italiane scpa (UBI Banca) today announced that they have entered into an agreement for UBI Banca to transfer its depositary bank business to RBC Investor Services. The business has over €19 bn in assets under custody mainly related to the fund management activities of UBI Banca’s subsidiary UBI Pramerica, the third largest fund manager in Italy. The agreement also includes certain correspondent bank agreements regarding the provision of paying agent services in Italy for Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin UCITS, subject to client consent.
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21-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services Survey: Securities Lending Still Thriving, But With A Renewed Focus On Risk
LONDON, September 21, 2009 — A global survey published today by RBC Investor Services shows that securities lending participants are staying in the market or adjusting their risk parameters rather than suspending their programmes, following the market volatility of the past 12 months.
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14-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services named ‘Top-Rated’ custodian in Canada
LONDON, September 14, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that its Canadian operations have been awarded Top-Rated status in Global Custodian magazine’s 2009 Agent Banks in Major Markets Survey. The annual survey, currently in its twenty-first year, measures the quality of services that custodians provide to their clients.
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7-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected as Investor Services Provider by Vontobel Asset Management
LONDON, September 7, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Vontobel Asset Management to provide fund accounting, custody, transfer agency and register services for all Vontobel funds registered under Swiss law. Vontobel Switzerland’s CHF 5bn fund business specializes in private wealth management and asset management for institutional investors.
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7-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services introduces first online global transfer agency system for retail and wholesale clients in Australia
SYDNEY, September 7, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced the launch of SARA Web for Australia, the first global third party administrator-backed online real-time unit registry for retail and wholesale clients, as well as advisers, in the Australian market. SARA (Shareholder Accounting & Registration Application) leverages best of breed technology, providing significant flexibility in areas such as fund ownership and structures, relationship models, investor details and pricing options.
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2-Sep-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected By Manulife Singapore For Fund Valuation
SINGAPORE, September 2, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd to handle the fund valuation for 42 Investment Linked Portfolios, accounting for over SGD1.5 billion in funds under management and consisting primarily of Fund of Funds structures.
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27-Jul-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected as Investor Services Provider for HSBC Bank Australia
SYDNEY, July 27, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been awarded a mandate by HSBC Bank Australia Limited to provide international investor services for its Global Investments business. HSBC Global Investments is the institutional wealth management arm of HSBC Bank Australia and distributes the international asset management capabilities of the HSBC Group to institutional clients and wholesale platforms in Australia.
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20-Jul-2009
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Canadian pensions ride second quarter stock rally
TORONTO, July 20, 2009 — Global equity markets continued to rebound in the June quarter, lifting Canadian pension plan assets by 9.5 per cent over the period, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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15-Jul-2009
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Cougar Global Investments Selects RBC Investor Services for Global Custody
TORONTO, July 15, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been appointed by Cougar Global Investments LP to provide global custody services for its clients. Cougar Global Investments provides investment advisory services to high-net worth families, trusts and corporations throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Since 1993, Cougar Global Investments has been a leading proponent of using downside risk management techniques to actively manage global asset classes.
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7-Jul-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected as Custodian for Wilson Asset Management
SYDNEY, July 7, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected to provide custody services for Wilson Asset Management’s portfolio of investment funds. Founded in 1998, Wilson Asset Management is an independently-owned boutique investment manager based in Sydney, Australia.
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2-Jul-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected to Provide Shareholder Services for Arrow Hedge Partners
TORONTO, July 2, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Arrow Hedge Partners Inc. to provide shareholder services for a portfolio of funds in Canada. Arrow Hedge Partners is a Canadian-based investment management company that provides its clients with access to high-quality funds of hedge funds and single manager hedge funds, with a focus on superior absolute performance and prudent risk management.
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22-Jun-2009
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SunGard and RBC Investor Services Launch Integrated Service to Deliver a Global Fund Marketplace
LONDON, June 22, 2009 — SunGard and RBC Investor Services, one of the world’s largest fund transfer agents, have collaborated to provide an automated fund trading and settlement solution for global markets. The solution will help SunGard customers connect to and trade with approximately 9,000 additional funds available in Europe on RBC Investor Services’ platform through a single connection.
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11-May-2009
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RBC Investor Services voted top global custodian for sixth consecutive year
LONDON, May 11, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been ranked number one overall in the Global Investor 2009 Global Custody Survey and also took the top spot in 14 of the survey’s key categories. This now marks the sixth consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has been awarded the top position in this international survey, which is based on feedback from institutional investors on the quality of service they receive from their global custodians.
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6-May-2009
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RBC Investor Services Launches Pooled Funds Survey For Comprehensive Performance Evaluation
TORONTO, May 6, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today launched its new quarterly Pooled Fund Survey, presenting comparative return information for individual pooled funds available within Canada against which plan sponsors as well as asset managers can evaluate the performance of individual pooled funds according to their mandates, peers and benchmarks.
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22-Apr-2009
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Canadian pensions extend losses to first quarter
TORONTO, April 22, 2009 — Canadian pension plans continued to suffer from the turbulence in the global equity markets in the first quarter of 2009, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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31-Mar-2009
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RBC Investor Services Launches First Automated Funds Processing in Australia
SYDNEY, March 31, 2009 — RBC Investor Services today announced the launch of its automated funds processing service in Australia, becoming the first unit registrar in Australia to be SWIFT-enabled and operative as part of an industry-wide drive to reduce risk and lower costs in the funds market.
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18-Mar-2009
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RBC Investor Services Awarded ‘Employer of Choice For Women’ Citation in Australia
SYDNEY, March 18, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been awarded the 'Employer of Choice for Women' (EOCFW) citation by the Australian government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA). The citation is a prestigious acknowledgment by EOWA of organisations that are dedicated to improving equal opportunity outcomes for women in the workplace.
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11-Mar-2009
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RBC Investor Services Selected By ING Investment Management Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited To Service Offshore Fund Distribution
HONG KONG, March 11, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by ING Investment Management Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Limited as the preferred service provider to provide administrative and nominee services for its offshore ING Luxembourg funds distribution in Asia Pacific. There are 4 active ING offshore funds serviced by RBC Investor Services and this will be expanded to 11 funds representing over 300 share classes covering jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines.
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4-Mar-2009
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RBC Investor Services Takes Top Spots in R&M Global Custody SurveyNamed #1 global custodian in UK, Canada and Rest Of World for 2009
LONDON, March 4, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has once again achieved excellent results in the annual R&M Consultants Global Custody Survey, which measures institutional investors’ satisfaction with the performance of their global custodians.
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3-Mar-2009
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RBC Investor Services Strengthens Client Focus With Global Business Lines
LONDON, March 3, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has strengthened its operating model to reflect the emphasis on a global business that closely matches the needs of its clients. This includes a strategic re-orientation of leadership functions, enabling the company to further build on the successes achieved since its creation in 2006.
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24-Feb-2009
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Creststreet Asset Management Limited selects RBC Investor Services as investor services provider
LONDON, February 24, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Creststreet Asset Management Limited to provide custody, fund valuations and investor recordkeeping for its onshore and offshore funds. Creststreet is a Canadian investment management firm specialising in energy investment products for institutional and affluent investors on a long and short basis.
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23-Jan-2009
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Dismal year for Canadian pensions: RBC Investor Services
TORONTO, January 23, 2009 — Canadian pension plans suffered the steepest annual decline on record as global equity markets continued to plunge in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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20-Jan-2009
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RBC Investor Services Voted Top Service Provider by Fund Managers In Global Custodian Survey
LONDON, January 20, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has been ranked the number one service provider by fund managers in Global Custodian's 2008 Global Custody Survey. The annual survey is based on feedback and perceptions from those who utilize the services of global custodians.
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6-Jan-2009
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RBC Investor Services Appoints David Travers as Managing Director, Australia
SYDNEY, January 6, 2009 — RBC Investor Services has appointed David Travers as Managing Director of its Australia office, based in Sydney. Mr. Travers will assume responsibility for the leadership and continued growth of the company’s operations in Australia, building on the achievements of Scott MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald is returning to Canada, where he will assume another role within RBC Investor Services to be announced in due course.
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17-Dec-2008
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For Canadian Fund Valuation clients – Full Delay
December 17, 2008 — Further to our bulletin dated December 17, 2008, the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange did not resume trading today due to technical issues. A pre-open session has taken place from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST today to allow market participants to cancel, add or change orders.
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3-Nov-2008
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RBC Investor Services donation creates Canadian chapter of Worldwide Orphans Foundation
TORONTO, November 3, 2008 — Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO) is delighted to announce the official launch of its Canadian chapter, the organization’s first chapter outside the United States. The opportunity to create WWO Canada was made possible by a generous contribution from RBC Investor Services.
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17-Oct-2008
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RBC Investor Services selected as investor services provider by Optimum Asset Management
MONTREAL, October 17, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Optimum Asset Management Inc. to provide a full range of investor services including global custody, fund valuations and unitholder recordkeeping for the company’s newly-launched family of pooled funds.
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17-Oct-2008
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Market turbulence batters Canadian pensions
TORONTO, October 17, 2008 — Plummeting equity markets hurt pension plans in the third quarter as the ongoing financial crisis gained global intensity, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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16-Oct-2008
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RBC Investor Services opens new office in Malaysia
LONDON, October 16, 2008 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to announce the official opening of its new office in Malaysia. The successful launch of its Malaysian office extends RBC Investor Services’ operations to 16 countries around the world. The new office is one of five RBC Investor Services operational hubs worldwide and will have a staff complement of 260 by the end of 2009.
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18-Sep-2008
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RBC Investor Services appoints Padraig Kenny as Managing Director, Ireland
LONDON, September 18, 2008 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraig Kenny as Managing Director, Ireland. In this role, Mr. Kenny is responsible for leadership and development for the company’s operations in Ireland.
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8-Sep-2008
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“UCITS a runaway success story, but must evolve”: Report
LONDON, September 8, 2008 — The UCITS framework has produced tremendous benefits for the fund industry, its managers and clients throughout the past decade. However, its resounding success has also spawned a number of pressing, new challenges, according to a new report.
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8-Sep-2008
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“European regulatory initiative has evolved into ‘global passport’ for U.S. fund managers”: Report
LONDON, September 8, 2008 — A report released today indicates that the European regulatory initiative known as ‘UCITS’ has evolved into a global passport, enabling American fund managers to achieve rapid, worldwide growth in a cost-effective manner.
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8-Sep-2008
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“European initiative creates opportunity for Canadian fund managers to reach global investors”: RBC Investor Services report
LONDON, September 8, 2008 — A report released today indicates that the European regulatory initiative known as ‘UCITS’ has evolved into a “global passport” opportunity for Canadian fund managers to achieve rapid, worldwide growth in a cost-effective manner.
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8-Sep-2008
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Fund managers recognise administrators as critical bridge to new markets as UCITS continues to drive global growth
LONDON, September 8, 2008 — Fund managers are recognising administrators as critical catalysts in the prospective future growth of the UCITS market, increasingly looking to them as conduits to distributors and innovation partners providing an ever broader range of services, according to a new survey of fund management companies.
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27-Aug-2008
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Investec Asset Management selects RBC Investor Services as shareholder services provider for GBP 3.5 billion fund
LONDON, August 27, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Investec Asset Management Ltd. to provide shareholder services (transfer agency) for the firm’s GBP 3.5 billion Investec Global Strategy Fund, based in Luxembourg. Investec Asset Management is a specialist investment manager, providing a wide range of portfolio management services and financial products to an international client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm, established in 1991, is an independently-managed subsidiary of Investec Group.
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25-Aug-2008
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Vontobel Asset Management selects RBC Investor Services as investor services provider for EUR 11 billion portfolio
LUXEMBOURG, August 25, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Vontobel Asset Management to provide custody, fund administration, shareholder services (transfer agency) and recordkeeping for the company’s EUR 11 billion portfolio of Luxembourg-based funds, which have already been successfully transitioned. Vontobel Asset Management is part of Bank Vontobel AG, an international Swiss private bank, specialising in asset management for sophisticated private and institutional clients.
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18-Jul-2008
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Canadian pensions recoup some ground in second quarter
TORONTO, July 18, 2008 — Soaring energy stocks lifted Canadian pension plans into positive territory in the second quarter despite lingering global credit concerns, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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9-Jul-2008
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AEGON Canada selects RBC Investor Services for investment accounting for CAD 8.5 billion portfolio
TORONTO, July 9, 2008 — AEGON Canada and RBC Investor Services today announced they have signed a letter of intent to have RBC Investor Services provide investment accounting services to AEGON Canada for its portfolio of 160 funds worth CAD 8.5 billion. AEGON Canada Inc. provides Canadians with life insurance and investment products through its operating subsidiaries Transamerica Life Canada, AEGON Fund Management and AEGON Capital Management. Today’s announcement represents the expansion of a longstanding working relationship.
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19-Jun-2008
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Brickburn Asset Management selects RBC Investor Services as investor services provider for new family of mutual funds
CALGARY, June 19, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Brickburn Asset Management Inc. to provide a full range of investor services including global custody, fund valuations and unitholder recordkeeping for the company’s newly-launched family of mutual funds managed by its subsidiary, Brickburn Funds Inc.
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9-Jun-2008
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RBC Investor Services launches new analytics service for fixed income portfolios
TORONTO, June 9, 2008 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to introduce Fixed Income Analytics, a powerful new service that provides asset managers with detailed analysis of fixed income portfolios.
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15-May-2008
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RBC Investor Services continues to shine at ICFA Global Awards 2008
LONDON, May 15, 2008 — RBC Investor Services achieved outstanding results at the ICFA Global Awards ceremony in London yesterday, collecting a total of three awards. Among an international field of competitors, RBC Investor Services was named ‘Global Transfer Agent of the Year’, ‘European Fund Administrator of the Year’ (Luxembourg and Dublin) and ‘Global Custody Client Relationship Manager of the Year’. 2008 marks the fifth consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has won the honour for ‘Transfer Agent of the Year’.
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14-May-2008
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Swisscanto selects RBC Investor Services as investor services provider for EUR 16 billion portfolio
LUXEMBOURG, May 14, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Swisscanto Group to provide a full range of investor services including global custody, fund administration, transfer agency services and investment compliance for the company’s EUR 16 billion portfolio of Luxembourg domiciled funds.
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9-May-2008
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RBC Investor Services voted #1 global custodian for fifth consecutive year
LONDON, May 9, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been ranked #1 overall in the Global Investor 2008 Global Custody Survey. This is the record fifth consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has been awarded the top position in this prestigious international survey, which is based on feedback from institutional investors about the quality of service they receive from their global custodians.
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6-May-2008
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RBC Investor Services appoints Susan Pike as Global Head, Market Products & Services
LONDON, May 6, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has appointed Susan Pike as Global Head, Market Products & Services. In this newly-created role, Ms. Pike has global accountability for the development, management and service delivery for RBC Investor Services’ market products. Ms. Pike also becomes the newest member of RBC Investor Services’ Group Executive Committee.
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18-Apr-2008
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Canadian pensions continue to stumble in first quarter
TORONTO, April 18, 2008 — Canadian pension plans lost ground for the third consecutive quarter, as deepening financial woes depressed equity markets worldwide, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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12-Mar-2008
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RBC Investor Services continues to shine in R&M Global Custody Survey
Named # 1 global custodian for Europe, UK and CanadaLONDON, March 12, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has registered an outstanding performance in the R&M Consultants 2008 Global Custody Survey, which measures satisfaction levels among institutional investor clients.
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13-Feb-2008
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Genus Capital Management selects RBC Investor Services as investor services provider for CAD 1.6 billion portfolio
VANCOUVER, February 13, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Genus Capital Management to provide a full range of investor services including global custody, fund valuations, shareholder services (transfer agency) and investment finance for the company’s CAD 1.6 billion investment portfolio. Founded in 1989, Genus Capital Management is an independent investment boutique providing money management services for individuals, families, foundations and institutions.
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21-Jan-2008
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RBC Investor Services selected by Close Wealth Management for custody and foreign exchange
LONDON, January 21, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Close Wealth Management Limited to provide global custody and foreign exchange services for that company’s £1.5 billion investment portfolios. Established nearly 40 years ago, Close Wealth Management Limited is part of Close Brothers Group plc, one of the 200 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange.
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18-Jan-2008
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Canadian pensions post meagre gains in turbulent year
TORONTO, January 18, 2008 — Canadian pension plans suffered reverses in the final two quarters of 2007, as the spreading global credit crunch hurt stock market performance, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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10-Jan-2008
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RBC Investor Services named ‘Top-Rated’ global custodian in Europe
LONDON, January 10, 2008 — RBC Investor Services has been voted the ‘Top-Rated’ global custodian in Europe for 2007 by Global Custodian magazine. This is the second consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has received this prestigious honour in the magazine’s Global Custody Survey.
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18-Dec-2007
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RBC Investor Services launches powerful new performance measurement service
TORONTO, December 18, 2007 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to introduce Security level attribution, the first in a series of enhanced investment analytics services for institutional investors. Security level attribution is a new service that provides institutional investors powerful and detailed fund analysis along with clear concise performance reporting.
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18-Dec-2007
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RBC Investor Services selected as custodian for AXA Australia’s new ‘North’ platform
SYDNEY, December 18, 2007 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by AXA Australia to provide custody services for that company’s new superannuation and pension platform called ‘North’. Today’s announcement represents an expansion of the existing working relationship between the two companies. RBC Investor Services currently provides custody services for AXA Australia’s ‘Summit’ and ‘Generations’ platforms.
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20-Nov-2007
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Maple-Brown Abbott Limited selects RBC Investor Services to support newly-launched Dublin funds
SYDNEY, November 20, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced it has been selected by Maple-Brown Abbott Funds PLC to provide global custody, fund administration and shareholder services for a newly-launched family of funds domiciled in Dublin. This announcement marks the expansion of an existing working relationship between RBC Investor Services and Maple-Brown Abbott in Australia.
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19-Nov-2007
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Cayman National Securities selects RBC Investor Services for custody and securities lending
TORONTO, November 19, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected as custodian and securities lending provider for Cayman National Securities in Grand Cayman.
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13-Nov-2007
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SEAMARK Asset Management chooses RBC Investor Services as investor services provider
HALIFAX, November 13, 2007 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by SEAMARK Asset Management Ltd. (TSX: SM) to provide a full range of investor services including custody, fund administration, recordkeeping, foreign exchange and securities lending for that company’s newly-launched family of mutual funds.
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7-Nov-2007
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Ark Fund Management chooses RBC Investor Services as investor services provider
TORONTO, November 7, 2007 — RBC Investor Services has been selected by Ark Fund Management Limited to provide a full range of investor services including custody, investment finance, valuations and unitholder recordkeeping for the company’s entire family of hedge and mutual funds. Ark Fund Management is one of the newest companies on the Canadian asset management landscape, having acquired the assets of SciVest Alternative Strategies Inc. in August of 2007.
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19-Oct-2007
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Loonie spoils pension gains in third quarter
TORONTO, October 19, 2007 — Canada’s soaring dollar again wreaked havoc on pension funds in the third quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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2-Oct-2007
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RBC Investor Services selected by Bridgewater Bank for custody and reporting services
CALGARY, October 2, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced it has been selected by Bridgewater Bank to provide custody and reporting services for the bank’s Canada Mortgage Bond Investment portfolio. The announcement signifies an expansion of the existing relationship that RBC Investor Services has with parent company, Alberta Motor Association (AMA), to include investor services for the banking arm of the business.
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1-Oct-2007
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Global Custodian magazine ranks RBC Investor Services as ‘Top-Rated’ custodian in Canada and Spain
LONDON, October 1, 2007 — RBC Investor Services has been awarded ‘Top-Rated’ status in Global Custodian magazine’s 2007 Major Markets Agent Bank Review, based on the quality of its custody services to institutional investors in two separate countries – Canada and Spain.
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1-Oct-2007
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IA Clarington Investments Inc. selects RBC Investor Services as custodian for CAD 5 billion portfolio
MONTREAL, October 1, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by IA Clarington Investments Inc. to provide custody for an investment portfolio of approximately CAD 5 billion. IA Clarington is a subsidiary of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and markets a wide range of investment products which are managed by leading Canadian and international portfolio managers.
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28-Aug-2007
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Titan Funds selects RBC Investor Services for custody, fund valuation and recordkeeping
TORONTO, August 28, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Titan Funds Incorporated to provide custody, fund valuation and investor recordkeeping for that company’s new proprietary mutual fund family, which was launched on July 13, 2007. These funds will be sold across Canada exclusively through Partners in Planning Financial Services Ltd.
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25-Jul-2007
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Treasury Group selects RBC Investor Services to support newly-launched fund
SYDNEY, July 25, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Treasury Group Limited to provide global custody, fund administration and shareholder services for that company’s recently launched TG Treasury Asia Fund, domiciled in Dublin. Today’s announcement represents the expansion of the existing working relationship between RBC Investor Services and Treasury Group in Australia.
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25-Jul-2007
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First State selects RBC Investor Services for global custody, fund administration and shareholder services
LONDON, July 25, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that is has been selected by First State Investments to provide global custody, fund administration and shareholder services (transfer agency) for the First State European Diversified Infrastructure Fund FCP-SIF, which provides institutional investors with exposure to European and UK-based infrastructure assets.
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23-Jul-2007
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Université du Québec pension fund selects RBC Investor Services for custody and securities lending
MONTRÉAL, July 23, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected as custodian and securities lending provider for the Université du Québec’s CAD 2.3 billion pension fund. The Université du Québec is the largest university network in Canada, benefiting 87,000 students in nearly 50 Quebec cities.
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20-Jul-2007
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Soaring loonie dampens Canadian pension returns
TORONTO, July 20, 2007 — Interest rate jitters and the strengthening Canadian dollar largely erased healthy stock market gains in the second quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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18-Jul-2007
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RBC Investor Services’ award-winning unit registry service now available to fund managers in Australia
SYDNEY, July 18, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that its acclaimed, global unit registry system is now live in the Australian market. The proprietary system provides fund managers with a complete retail and wholesale unit registry outsourcing solution.
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27-Jun-2007
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RBC Investor Services selected by Swiss Re for custody and net asset valuation for GBP 1.75 billion portfolio
LONDON, June 27, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected by Swiss Re’s UK Admin Re® operation to provide custody and net asset valuation for a GBP 1.75 billion portfolio of funds.
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11-May-2007
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RBC Investor Services named #1 global custodian for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year
LONDON, May 11, 2007 - RBC Investor Services has been ranked #1 overall in the Global Investor 2007 Global Custody Survey. This marks the record fourth consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has claimed the survey’s top ranking, which is based on feedback from institutional investors about the quality of service they receive from their global custodians.
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8-May-2007
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RBC Investor Services selected by Guardian Capital Group Limited for custody, recordkeeping and fund administration
TORONTO, May 8, 2007 - Guardian Capital Group Limited (“Guardian”) today announced that it has selected RBC Investor Services for the provision of custody, recordkeeping, fund administration and securities lending for its portfolio of pooled funds and corporate securities.
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1-May-2007
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Claymore Investments selects RBC Investor Services for global custody, fund administration and securities lending
TORONTO, May 1, 2007 - Claymore Investments, Inc. today announced that is has selected RBC Investor Services to provide global custody, fund administration and securities lending services for its nine new exchange-traded funds (ETFs), recently launched under the Claymore ETF brand name.
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19-Apr-2007
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Canadian pension plans continue to gain more ground in first quarter
TORONTO, April 19, 2007 - Bolstered by yet another quarter of healthy equity returns, Canadian pension funds maintained their positive momentum during the first quarter, according to a report by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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5-Apr-2007
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Schroder Investment Management (Luxembourg) S.A. selects RBC Investor Services for sub-recordkeeping services
TORONTO, April 5, 2007 — Schroder Investment Management (Luxembourg) S.A. (“Schroders”) has selected RBC Investor Services to provide locally-required Canadian sub-recordkeeping services for 23 of its Luxembourg investment funds, which are being distributed to offshore clients through the Canadian investment dealer network.
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7-Mar-2007
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RBC Investor Services named #1 global custodian for unprecedented third consecutive year
LONDON, March 7, 2007 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been ranked the #1 global custodian in the world for a third consecutive year in R&M Consultants’ 2007 Global Custody Survey.
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5-Mar-2007
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RBC Investor Services named ‘Transfer Agent of the Year’ by ICFA
LONDON, March 5, 2007 - RBC Investor Services has been named ‘Transfer Agent of the Year’ at the ICFA European Awards 2007. This marks the fourth consecutive year that RBC Investor Services has been recognized for its transfer agency services at the prestigious awards ceremony.
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19-Jan-2007
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Canadian pension plans ride stocks to another double-digit year
TORONTO, January 19, 2007 — Buoyant equity markets in the final quarter lifted Canadian pension fund returns into double-digits for the fourth consecutive year, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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12-Dec-2006
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Standard & Poor’s assigns AA- long-term and A-1+ short-term credit ratings to RBC Investor Services Ltd.
TORONTO, December 12, 2006 — Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned RBC Investor Services Ltd. its ‘AA-’ long-term and ‘A-1+’ short-term counterparty credit ratings. This represents the first rating from Standard & Poor’s for RBC Investor Services Ltd., the holding company under which RBC Investor Services and its affiliates operate.
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4-Dec-2006
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RBC Investor Services and CI Financial extend outsourcing relationship to 2011
TORONTO, December 4, 2006 — RBC Investor Services and CI Financial Income Fund today announced they have agreed to extend their investor services outsourcing relationship by five years, through to mid-2011. Under this outsourcing arrangement, RBC Investor Services will continue to provide custody, fund accounting and securities lending services to CI Financial and will act for Assante Wealth Management as the primary custodian for the private clients of Stonegate Private Counsel and United Financial Corporation.
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20-Oct-2006
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Canadian pensions rebound in third quarter
RBC Investor Services releases third quarter investment results of Canadian pension plansTORONTO, October 20, 2006 — Global markets bounced back during the September quarter, boosting Canadian pension fund investments by a solid 4.7 per cent over the period, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry’s most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
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11-Oct-2006
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RBC Investor Services named ‘Top-Rated’ custodian by Canadian clients
TORONTO, October 11, 2006 — RBC Investor Services has been awarded ‘Top-Rated’ status in Global Custodian magazine’s 2006 Agent Banks in Major Markets Survey, based on the quality of its custody services to Canadian corporate and institutional clients.
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19-Sep-2006
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Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management selects RBC Investor Services as Fund Administrator and Transfer Agent
SYDNEY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 — Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management today announced that it has selected RBC Investor Services to provide Fund Administration and Transfer Agency (Unit Registry) services for its AUD $8 billion portfolio of funds in Australia.
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7-Sep-2006
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Manulife Financial selects RBC Investor Services as Fund Administrator for its Cdn$26Billion Portfolio
TORONTO, September 7, 2006 —Manulife Financial Corporation today announced that its Individual Wealth Management and Group Savings and Retirement Solutions businesses have selected RBC Investor Services to provide Fund Administration services for their Cdn$26 billion portfolio of funds in Canada. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group offering clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners.
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20-Jul-2006
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Canadian Pension Funds Weather Second Quarter Storm
TORONTO, July 20, 2006 — Interest rate jitters, global stock market corrections and the strengthening loonie erased 3.1 per cent from the value of Canadian pension funds in the quarter ending June 2006, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services, which maintains the industry's most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plan and money managers.
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26-Jun-2006
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ING Canada selects RBC Investor Services for Canadian Custody and Securities Lending
TORONTO, June 26, 2006 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected as Canadian custodian and securities lending provider for ING Canada’s portfolio of over CAD 7 billion. ING Canada is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada, offering automobile, property and liability insurance to individuals and businesses through its insurance subsidiaries.
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19-Jun-2006
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RBC Investor Services selected as custodian and investment administrator for Denning Pryce Equity Income Fund
SYDNEY, June 19, 2006 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected to provide custody, investment administration and unit registry services for Denning Pryce’s newly-launched Equity Income Fund. Denning Pryce is a boutique asset management company specialising in listed equity and derivative-based funds management.
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9-Jun-2006
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RBC Investor Services appoints Brent Wilkins as Head, Sales and Relationship Management, Americas
TORONTO, June 9, 2006 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Wilkins to the role of Head, Sales and Relationship Management, Americas.
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8-May-2006
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OTG Financial selects RBC Investor Services for custody and fund valuation
TORONTO, May 5, 2006 — RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been re-appointed as custody provider for OTG Financial Inc. (previously known as Ontario Teachers Group). Under this new and expanded mandate, RBC Investor Services will also provide fund valuation services on behalf of OTG Financial, which currently manages in excess of CAD$500 million for more than 16,000 active and retired members of the education community in Ontario and British Columbia.
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5-May-2006
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RBC Investor Services #1 Global Custodian for third consecutive year
LONDON, May 5, 2006 – RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been ranked #1 overall in the Global Investor 2006 Global Custody Survey. This is the third consecutive year the company has emerged atop this highly competitive survey, which is based on feedback from institutional investors about the quality of service provided by their global custodians.
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1-May-2006
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Province of Manitoba selects RBC Investor Services as custody provider
TORONTO, May 1, 2006 — RBC Investor Services is pleased to announce that it has been re-appointed as Canadian custodian and securities lending provider for the Province of Manitoba. This service extension, the culmination of a comprehensive competitive bidding process, builds on a successful 13-year working relationship between RBC Investor Services and the Province of Manitoba.
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21-Apr-2006
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Canadian pension plans off to strong start in 2006
TORONTO, April 21, 2006 — Canadian pension funds earned a healthy 4.0 per cent in the quarter ending March 2006, marking the 12th successive quarter of positive investment returns, according to a survey just released by RBC Investor Services which maintains the industry's most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plan and money managers.
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28-Mar-2006
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RBC Investor Services Lead Tenant in New Toronto Tower
TORONTO, March 28, 2006 — Following on yesterday’s announcement from The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, RBC Investor Services is pleased to confirm that it will be the lead tenant, along with RBC Financial Group, in a new downtown Toronto office tower. The 43 storey, state-of-the art building – RBC Centre – will be situated at the intersection of Simcoe and Wellington streets and is scheduled for completion in late 2009.
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2-Mar-2006
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RBC Investor Services shines at the ICFA European Awards 2006
LONDON, U.K. March 2, 2006 - RBC Investor Services registered a solid performance at the ICFA European Awards 2006. RBC Investor Services won the 'Transfer Agent of the Year' award for the third consecutive year and was named 'Client Relationship Manager of the Year' at the prestigious awards ceremony.
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2-Mar-2006
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Ord Minnett appoints RBC Investor Services as custodian and investment administrator for the Ord Minnett enhanced income fund
SYDNEY, March 2, 2006 - RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been selected to provide custody and investment administration services for Ord Minnett’s newly-launched Enhanced Income Fund. Ord Minnett is a leading Australian asset management, full service stockbroking and financial planning firm.
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1-Mar-2006
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RBC Investor Services ranked #1 in the world for global custody services
LONDON, U.K., March 1, 2006 – RBC Investor Services today announced that it has been ranked #1 overall in the 2006 R&M Consultants Global Custody Survey. This is the second consecutive year that it has received the #1 ranking in the survey.
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28-Feb-2006
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RBC Investor Services wins mandate for PKB Privatbank's new fund of hedge fund business
LUXEMBOURG, February 28, 2006 — PKB Privatbank AG, a Swiss-based company specialising in high-quality portfolio management and investment advisory services, has appointed RBC Investor Services for the legal set-up, fund administration, compliance, transfer agency and custodian services for their new Fund of Hedge Fund.
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26-Jan-2006
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Canadian Pensions Post Third Successive Double-Digit Year
TORONTO, January 26, 2006 - Canadian equities remained the top performing asset class in 2005 and helped lift Canadian pension plans to another strong showing for the year, according to a quarterly survey list released by BENCHMARK®
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4-Jan-2006
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RBC Investor Services Joint Venture Complete
LUXEMBOURG and TORONTO, January 4, 2006 - Dexia (DEXB: BRU, PAR and LUX) and Royal Bank of Canada (RY: TSX and NYSE) today announced completion of the joint venture to combine their institutional investor services businesses. The new company, RBC Investor Services, ranks among the world’s top 10 global custodians with assets under custody* of approximately US$2.0 trillion (€1.65 trillion).
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9-Jun-2005
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Dexia and Royal Bank of Canada Combine Institutional Investor Services Businesses
LUXEMBOURG and TORONTO, June 9, 2005 - Dexia and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced they have reached an agreement to combine their institutional investor services businesses in an equally owned joint venture to be named RBC Investor Services (RBC Investor Services IS), pending regulatory and other approvals.
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