{"id":14599,"date":"2025-09-24T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/?post_type=rbcwm_newsroom&#038;p=14599"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:51:33","slug":"a-trusted-partner-in-uncertain-times-forbes-asia","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/newsroom\/2025-09-24\/a-trusted-partner-in-uncertain-times-forbes-asia","title":{"rendered":"A trusted partner in uncertain times (Forbes Asia)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Attendees and Leo the mascot selfie at the RBC Race for the Kids Singapore\" class=\"wp-image-14627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/mascot-Leo-RBC-race-for-the-kids-Singapore-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RBC Race for the Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are clouding the global financial outlook, wealthy investors and businesses are turning to institutions they can rely on. For Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), this demand for trust and stability is shining a light on its longstanding presence in Asia and its ambitions to grow further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ranked among the world\u2019s top 15 banks by market capitalization, RBC is Canada\u2019s largest bank by both assets and market capitalization, with operations in 29 countries serving more than 19 million clients worldwide. It also holds leading positions in capital markets and wealth management across North America and Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asia, where RBC has operated out of Singapore for 50 years, the bank is building on this global footprint to expand its presence in key markets by leveraging its strong credit rating, international network and reputation for reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row blockId-f3ffc60f-59d9-4d09-a6c5-40a1e84cee78\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Rod-Ireland-320x320-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14677\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Rod-Ireland-320x320-1.png 320w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Rod-Ireland-320x320-1.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Rod-Ireland-320x320-1.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rod Ireland, Head of Wealth Management, Asia and Global Markets, APAC at RBC. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-8\">\n<p>\u201cIn the current environment, clients are looking more closely than ever at the counterparties they do business with. Our \u2018AA\u2019 rating and status as a global systemically important bank give them confidence and help us stand out from the competition,\u201d says Rod Ireland, Head of Wealth Management, Asia and Global Markets, APAC at RBC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, RBC\u2019s Asia platform is anchored by two core businesses that have a significant presence in Singapore: capital markets and wealth management. The bank\u2019s decision to locate these operations in the city-state refl ects the country\u2019s strong regulatory environment, skilled workforce and connectivity to the rest of the region, says Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore serves as the regional hub for its trading and distribution operations outside of Australia, supporting foreign exchange, fixed income, structured product and treasury services businesses across Asia. The city-state, along with Hong Kong, also drives RBC\u2019s regional wealth management business in markets such as Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row blockId-def11903-7498-4a02-b22e-0b8c5c72802f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-8\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not only hiring more relationship managers; we\u2019re also expanding our capabilities across investment, credit, onboarding, operations and wealth planning. We have built a solid foundation that enables clients to access a comprehensive suite of competitive, high quality services, and we are investing to make it even better,\u201d says Kamran Azim, Head of Private Banking, Singapore at RBC. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kam-Azim-320x320-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14678\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kam-Azim-320x320-1.png 320w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kam-Azim-320x320-1.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Kam-Azim-320x320-1.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kamran Azim, Head of Private Banking, Singapore at RBC. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the wealth management and capital markets platforms are increasingly working together to deliver more cohesive solutions, particularly for high net worth (HNW) clients whose needs span jurisdictions and asset classes. By deepening relationships in key markets and improving coordination between teams, RBC is laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable growth in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leveraging-a-global-network\">Leveraging a global network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the only Canadian bank with a comprehensive wealth management offering in Asia, RBC is able to connect HNW clients to a wider ecosystem of services, including investment banking, trust and fiduciary solutions, and commercial banking. These linkages are particularly valuable for entrepreneurs and family businesses seeking opportunities abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these clients in Asia have businesses, properties or family members spread across several countries, which creates legal, tax and operational complexities. RBC helps them navigate these challenges by offering multijurisdictional wealth planning, cross-border lending, and access to investment and trust solutions through its global platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRBC recently had an Asia-based client looking to acquire an asset in Canada. We provided the M&amp;A advice and the lending, and the client onboarded with us in wealth management. That\u2019s a classic example of how clients can benefit from multiple parts of the business,\u201d says Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Succession planning is another increasingly important priority for wealthy families in Asia as they prepare for the next generation to take the reins. RBC addresses this need with a discovery led approach, where its wealth planners help families achieve their goals through tailored solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, clients benefit from access to a bank-owned trust company, which enables wealth to be structured locally within a stable, regulated environment. Yet legacy planning today goes beyond legal structures. With many next-generation family members studying, working or settling abroad, there is growing demand for solutions that reflect their global lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RBC works closely with these younger beneficiaries to help them understand the responsibilities of wealth and the tools available to manage it. \u201cMany next-gen clients aren\u2019t necessarily in the same region as their parents, so there&#8217;s a lot more complexity to wealth planning because it becomes global,\u201d says Azim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s where our global capabilities come into play. We also have a trust company in Jersey, and we leverage it whenever we need to for our clients,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-long-term-commitment-to-asia\">A long-term commitment to Asia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While RBC has made major acquisitions in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. in recent years, its strategy in Asia is centered on steady, longterm development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland is clear about what success looks like. \u201cWhether it\u2019s wealth management or capital markets, we want to be a trusted partner. We want to lead with advice. And we want to ensure that we execute as seamlessly as possible. We take those three things very seriously,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This commitment extends beyond commercial goals. RBC has been involved in community initiatives such as RBC Race for the Kids, a global youth-focused event that the bank brought to Singapore through its partnership with the Singapore Children\u2019s Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Race for the Kids began as a single event in New York in 2009 and has since expanded to over 20 locations, raising more than CA$100 million (US$72.5 million) for youth charities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staying-nimble-for-what-comes-next\">Staying nimble for what comes next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given today\u2019s market volatility and rising geopolitical risks, RBC sees continued demand from clients for stability, strong counterparties and consistent execution, areas where the bank believes it has a distinct advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, RBC views talent and technology as its biggest priorities. The bank is focused on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, while ensuring its technology keeps pace with its ambitions for growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome these and other challenges ahead, RBC will strive to remain flexible as part of the bank\u2019s regional strategy, particularly as market dynamics evolve. To this end, both the wealth and capital markets businesses are structured to adapt quickly to changing conditions and client expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Says Ireland: \u201cClients are unsure about the medium and long term, but this uncertainty reinforces why they care about who they do business with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This<\/em>\u00a0<em>article was previously published in <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/forbesasiacustom.com\/singapore-shaping-the-next-decade-and-beyond\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forbesasiacustom.com\/singapore-shaping-the-next-decade-and-beyond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes Asia <\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading cta-title\" id=\"h-helping-clients-thrive-and-communities-prosper\"><strong>Helping clients thrive and communities prosper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"cta-content\"><strong>Royal Bank of Canada is proud to celebrate 50 years of operations in Singapore.<\/strong><br>As a global financial institution with a purpose-drive, principles-led approach, we are committed to delivering leading performance and creating value for our clients and communities. <br>Our success comes from our 101,000+ employees who leverage their ideas and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-88c33497 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-button rbc-button-no-icon rbc-mid-page-button is-style-secondary rbc-button rbc-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/campaign\/rbc-singapore-50th-anniversary\">Learn more<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14681 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/singapore-50-family-and-background.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are clouding the global financial outlook, wealthy investors and businesses are turning to institutions they can rely on. 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