Named No.1 global custodian in UK, Canada and Rest Of World for 2009
LONDON, UK, March 4 /CNW/ - RBC Dexia 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.
RBC Dexia was ranked the top provider in the following segments in 2009:- No.1 provider of global custody services in the UK
- No.1 provider of global custody services in Canada
- No.1 provider in the 'Rest of World' categoryRBC Dexia ranked third overall, representing the sixth consecutive year
the company has occupied one of the survey's top three spots.
Richard Hogsflesh, Managing Director of R&M Surveys commented: "The
results of the 2009 survey show RBC Dexia to be, once again, the highest
performing global custodian in multiple geographic regions - an achievement
based on their sound client servicing record."
"We are very pleased to have received such high praise from our clients
around the world," said José Placido, Chief Executive Officer of RBC Dexia
Investor Services. "Our consistently high ranking in this competitive and
prestigious survey underscores our continuing commitment to providing
exceptional service to our clients. We very much appreciate this recognition
from the institutions we do business with around the world." The annual R&M
Global Custody Survey is based on responses from investment managers, pension
funds, charities and other financial institutions around the world. The survey
measures clients' satisfaction with the services performed by global
custodians.
The R&M Global Custody Survey is just one of the industry rankings in
which RBC Dexia has recently achieved exceptional results. RBC Dexia has also
been named the world's number one custodian overall for five consecutive years
in the Global Investor Global Custody Survey (2004 - 2008) and was ranked the
number one service provider by fund managers in Global Custodian's 2008 Global
Custody Survey.
About RBC Dexia Investor Services
RBC Dexia Investor Services offers a complete range of investor services
to institutions worldwide. Our unique offshore and onshore solutions, combined
with the expertise of our 5,500 professionals in 16 markets, help clients grow
their business and sustain enhanced performance through efficiency
improvements and robust risk management processes. Equally-owned by RBC and
Dexia, the company ranks among the world's top 10 global custodians with USD
1.9 trillion in client assets under administration. rbcdexia.com
For further information: Alex Clelland, London, +44 (0)20 7002 2009,
alex.clelland@rbcdexia-is.com
