RBC Capital Markets
The investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada.
Last updated October 16, 2026
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Overview
RBC Capital Markets is the global investment banking division of Royal Bank of Canada, offering corporate finance, M&A, market research, sales and trading services. Operations span North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Products and positioning
Controversies
2019
CFTC fines RBC Capital Markets for unlawful trades
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined RBC Capital Markets $6.7 million over failures that resulted in unlawful trades and other violations. The regulator said the firm engaged in at least 385 non-competitive, fictitious or unlawful trades. RBC said the matter had been resolved and that it had introduced measures to prevent recurrence.
Recent events
Westport Fuel Systems prices public offering[2]
Reported:
Westport Fuel Systems announced pricing for an underwritten public offering of 18.2 million common shares at US$5.50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately US$100 million, excluding the over-allotment option.
RBC Capital Markets launches Aiden trading platform[3]
Reported:
RBC Capital Markets announced the launch of Aiden, an AI-based electronic trading platform developed jointly by RBC Capital Markets and Borealis AI. The platform was available to clients trading U.S. and Canadian equities.
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CFTC fines RBC Capital Markets for unlawful trades[1]
Reported:
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined RBC Capital Markets $6.7 million over failures that resulted in unlawful trades and other violations. The regulator said the firm engaged in at least 385 non-competitive, fictitious or unlawful trades. RBC said the matter had been resolved and that it had introduced measures to prevent recurrence.
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