Managing external directorships
RBC encourages us to participate in our communities. For example, some
of us may choose to take on directorships or similar roles at companies, organizations, clubs, associations or foundations. If we do, the role must not compromise our ability to do our best work for RBC and its clients. We must be careful to avoid actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and potential reputational issues. Roles and relationships must be assessed to ensure we comply with the Code and RBC policies on disclosure and approval. Generally, it is not acceptable to act as an officer or director of a client’s business.
For publicly traded, private for-profit, not-for-profit, or venture capital entities/ organizations, refer to RBC’s Conflicts of Interest Policy and the Control Standards for External Directorships for the required process and ap