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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA opened its first branch in Bridgetown in 1911. One hundred years later, RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited operates seven retail banking units, a domestic private banking centre, an offshore banking unit, an offshore investment management company which also serves as a global private banking unit, and a captive insurance company. RBC’s retail and commercial branch network caters to domestic and international clients with products and services similar to its Canadian branches. In addition to the day-to-day transactions, clients can also get assistance with individually tailored financial packages for services such as personal loans and mortgages to help them fulfil their dreams. Client satisfaction is the bank’s first priority and its product development plan has been designed with the client in mind. RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited boasts of a reliable electronic self service network with automated banking machines strategically and conveniently situated throughout the country. In today’s fast paced environment, time is always an important factor and RBC’s Royal Online Internet Banking product offers clients a convenient, secure and easy way to bank – transfer funds between accounts, pay bills, check balances and much more. RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited is cognisant of its corporate responsibility to the communities in which it serves and endeavours to fulfil this role through its contribution to education, the sponsorship of a number of activities, charitable organisations and worthwhile causes. The bank’s highly trained and efficient staff has contributed greatly to RBC’s development, successfully propelling the bank upward in the industry. They were the inspiration for RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited’s corporate vision of “Always earning the right to be our clients’ first choice” and with this commitment the bank stands prepared to go forward and meet new challenges. RBC’s services in Barbados also include RBC Insurance, RBC Wealth Management and Royal Fidelity.
THE FIRST Royal Bank branch on Broad Street circa 1914. (FP) THE NATION Publishing Co. Limited congratulates the management and staff of RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited on reaching their 100th anniversary. This 24-page commemorative feature was produced by: Cheryl Harewood, Senior Writer – Editorial Lyle Jones, Deputy Business Manager – Design and layout Julia Haynes and Tamara Stuart, Sub-Editors – Design and layout Rawle Culbard — Photography Cover photo: Brooks LaTouche Photography Ltd.
RBC ROYAL BANK (Barbados) and RBTT seniot management team.
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