TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today launched its 2014 Online Annual Report. The interactive website shares the story behind the numbers - summarizing how RBC's focused strategy and key strengths create long-term value.

Designed to make the most important information easy to find, the RBC online report includes video messages from Dave McKay, RBC President & CEO, and leaders from all business segments and functional areas. Users can customize what they want to download and print, view it on any mobile device and share content through social media.

To explore the RBC 2014 Online Annual Report, please visit rbc.com/ar2014.

ABOUT RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is Canada's largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 78,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 38 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com.

RBC supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. In 2013, we contributed more than $100 million to causes worldwide, including donations and community investments and sponsorships. Learn more at www.rbc.com/community-sustainability.

SOURCE RBC