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Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Quietly Redefining Its Innovation Edge With Photonic Investment?
In late December 2025 and early January 2026, Royal Bank of Canada issued several new fixed-rate senior and junior notes across maturities from 2028 to 2040 and backed a $130-million financing round for quantum technology firm Photonic, while also adding professional golfer Shane Lowry as a new multi-year brand ambassador.
Together, these financing moves, technology backing, and sports marketing push show RBC working on both balance sheet funding and brand differentiation beyond traditional...