Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) exceeded earnings expectations in the fourth quarter, bolstered by strong performance in the capital markets and a beneficial tax adjustment.
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The bank reported a surge in revenue in the corporate and investment banking sector, resulting in a 36% increase in net income for the capital markets unit compared to the previous year.
Additionally, RBC saw a boost of C$578 million ($425 million) from deferred tax