Royal Bank links up with Standard Charter in Asia

(December 7 – 09:45 ET) – Royal Bank of Canada is announcing a deal with Standard Chartered Bank in Asia. The agreement will provide Royal Bank clients with efficient trade-related services using Standard Chartered’s network of Asian offices.

“Our top priority is to continue to provide competitive international trade services for our business customers,” said Royal Bank’s Robert Heisz, senior vice-president research & product development, “The alliance offers seamless services to Canadian importers and their suppliers abroad, and substantially extends our reach in Asia.”