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September 2–5, 2014 | The Connaught Hotel, London, U.K.

Your Passport to London

LONDONEXCHANGE

THE

2014

Making Global Investment Connections

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Big Ben, London

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Doug CoulterPresident, RBC Global Asset Management

Dear Delegates,

On behalf of the entire team at RBC Global Asset Management, we look forward to welcoming you to The London Exchange 2014. This will be an incredible opportunity to engage with our Global Performers face-to-face in the world’s greatest financial centre – London, U.K.

I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to join us, and I hope that these intimate meetings – designed to help you be at the table as part of our investment conversations – will be worth the time you invest.

As you know, global diversification is increasingly vital in today’s low-yield environment – one in which clients are seeking additional sources of yield and growth.

Our business program is designed to give you an overview of the remarkable breadth of global investment capabilities at RBC Global Asset Management. As you join us in the offices of BlueBay Asset Management and RBC GAM-UK, you’ll hear firsthand about industry-leading investment solutions across the spectrum – from income to equities.

We’ve also put together a social agenda that enables you to experience London’s finest in the company of some of your colleagues from across Canada and our portfolio management team.

I encourage you to make the most of your experience in London. This guide is designed to be your companion and houses a wealth of information about your upcoming visit, as well as important details about our agenda.

See you in London!

Sincerely,

From London to the world

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Your London Exchange 2014 representatives RBC Global Asset Management representatives

Doug Coulter President, RBC Global Asset Management

Dave Richardson Vice President & Head, Enterprise Distribution Strategy RBC Global Asset Management

Dan Chornous Chief Investment Officer RBC Global Asset Management

Sarah Riopelle Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions RBC Global Asset Management

Mike Higgins Vice President Investment Products Advisory Group RBC Global Asset Management

Sandra Rees Vice President, Sales Effectiveness RBC Global Asset Management

Cheryl Bemister Program & Events Coordinator RBC Global Asset Management

RBC Career Sales Force representativesMatt Varey Senior Vice President & Head of Career Sales Force RBC Royal Bank

Jeff Adams National Operating Officer, Career Sales Force RBC Royal Bank

Denise Costa Regional Vice President Investment & Retirement Planning RBC Royal Bank

Michael Chang Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Ignazio Farinelli Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Kim Gerwing Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Marco Guaiani Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Dominique Hanna Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Ruwan Liyanage Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Erin Ryan Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Jennifer Savill Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Sarah Tang Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Jun Tang Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Leo Tse Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

Warren Wakida Investment & Retirement Planner RBC Royal Bank

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We look forward to hosting you at The London Exchange 2014. This intimate business meeting will allow you to engage directly with the world’s leading investment minds, bringing you closer to the money than ever before.

BE AT THE TABLE. IN THE HEART OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE.

What better place than London to talk shop with some of the world’s leading portfolio managers? You’ll have a place at the boardroom table with some of the world’s foremost investment experts from BlueBay Asset Management and RBC GAM-UK, giving you front-row access to the expertise of our Global Performers.

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON. OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

Whether it’s meeting our newest global equity team, headed by Habib Subjally, or discussing the outlook on convertible bonds

with Mike Reed of BlueBay, you’ll witness first-hand why RBC Global Asset Management is at the forefront of global investment opportunity.

Our exciting social program will allow you to experience the best of London. Expect to spend quality time with our team of Global Performers and your top colleagues from across Canada. Indulge at the exclusive members-only Morton’s Club, and experience Michelin-star cuisine at Hakkasan, one of London’s hottest dining establishments.

London’s calling. Get ready for an unforgettable exchange.

Dusk on the Thames River, London

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About London, U.K.London is a city at the centre of the world – both a leading financial centre and home to some of the world’s most iconic attractions, from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben. The moment you arrive in London, you’ll be at the intersection of thousands of years of history and one of the world’s great business hubs.

TRANSPORTATION

For information on the major forms of transportation (train, taxi, car) between London’s major airports and The Connaught, please visit www.the-connaught.co.uk/about-the-hotel/directions/.

By Heathrow Express: Recommended for attendees landing at Heathrow Airport, the Heathrow Express connects directly to Paddington Station (a round trip costs £34 and can be booked online). A 1.6 mile cab ride from Paddington Station will take you to The Connaught Hotel at a cost of approximately £10. Please visit www.heathrowexpress.com for more information.

By car:The Connaught Hotel is approximately 17 miles from Heathrow, and a one-way taxi costs approximately £59. Gatwick Airport is approximately 30 miles from the hotel, and a one-way taxi costs approximately £78. To book a taxi, contact Addison Lee at +44 20 7387 8888 or visit www.addisonlee.com.

By London Underground: The Connaught is a 10-minute walk from Bond Street station (Central and Jubilee lines) or Green Park station (Jubilee and Victoria lines).

WEATHER

Fall is a wonderful time to visit London, with a comfortable average temperature of approximately 14°C. You can expect the sun to be shining, but come prepared for light rainfall. Layers (a sport coat or scarf underneath an overcoat) and a versatile raincoat are a Londoner’s essentials at this time of the year, and they’ll be yours too. And remember that an umbrella is de rigueur at all times!

BOOKMARK IT! HANDY LONDON WEBSITES

Time Out London (www.timeout.com/london): A definitive source for listings and reviews of London restaurants and bars, films and theatre, art, shops, concerts and more.

Visit London (www.visitlondon.com): The official visitor’s guide to London. Use it to plan your trip itinerary and obtain information on sights and important traveller information.

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The Connaught, MayfairRevered for its sense of class and style, The Connaught is synonymous with luxury.

Steeped in history, The Connaught has had a fascinating history that spans the early 19th century, the roaring 20s and the golden age of cinema. Today, it’s the perfect blend of contemporary style, 5-star luxury and classic English character.

The Connaught is located in the heart of Mayfair Village – one of the most exclusive and fashionable districts of London. It is just minutes from exquisite restaurants and within walking distance of some of London’s most charming parks and gardens. Oxford Street and the West End are easily accessible, making The Connaught your perfect London base.

HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: Carlos Place, Mayfair London W1K 2AL United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7499 7070 Fax: +44 (0)20 7495 3262 Concierge: [email protected]

HOTEL WEBSITE

www.the-connaught.co.uk

HOTEL CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES

Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. Early check-in has been requested for those arriving before 3 p.m.; however, this is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.

Check-out is at 12:00 p.m.

Double-decker bus, London

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Agenda*

DAY 1 | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Arrivals/Check-in The Connaught Hotel

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Carlos Room

Whether you are just arriving or have already enjoyed a night in London, please drop by to check-in and receive meeting updates and/or final details. Light refreshments will be available.

6:00 p.m. Reception and Dinner Reception – Regency Room

Welcome to London! Join your RBC Global Asset Management hosts for a welcome reception and dinner. Enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by The Connaught’s culinary team.

Dinner – Maple Room

DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

7:00 a.m. onwards Breakfast At leisure

Espelette Restaurant

8:45 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby – Walk to BlueBay Asset Management offices 77 Grosvenor Street

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview Alex Khein, Partner, Chief Executive Officer, BlueBay Asset Management Erich Gerth, Partner, Global Head of Business Development, BlueBay Asset Management

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Global Monthly Income Bond Fund Blair Reid, Institutional Portfolio Manager, BlueBay Asset Management

* Subject to change

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DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 (continued)

10:20 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Investment Grade Absolute Return Geraud Charpin, Portfolio Manager, BlueBay Asset Management

11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Break – Trading floor walkabout Refreshments will be served

11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Emerging Markets Debt at BlueBay Asset Management and Emerging Markets Corporate Bonds Polina Kurdyavko, Partner, Co-Head of Emerging Markets, BlueBay Asset Management

12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch – Trading floor walkabout

1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Global Convertible Bonds Mike Reed, Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager, BlueBay Asset Management

2:05 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Closing Remarks Dave Richardson, Vice President & Head, Enterprise Distribution Strategy, RBC Global Asset Management

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. IRP Round Table Discussion Matt Varey, Senior Vice President & Head of Career Sales Force, RBC Royal Bank

3:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Walk back to hotel and leisure time

6:45 p.m. Meet in hotel lobby – Walk to Morton’s Club

7:00 p.m. Dinner at Morton’s Club Hosted by BlueBay Asset Management 28 Berkeley Square

Walk back to hotel after dinner

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Agenda* (continued)

DAY 3 | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

7:00 a.m. onwards Breakfast At leisure

Espelette Restaurant

8:20 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby – Shuttle to the RBC GAM-UK offices 2 Swan Lane, Riverbank House

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks Client Room 2 Dave Richardson, Vice President & Head, Enterprise Distribution Strategy, RBC Global Asset Management

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Our Global Investment Capabilities Dan Chornous, Chief Investment Officer, RBC Global Asset Management

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Integrating Global Capabilities Into Investment Solutions Sarah Riopelle, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions, RBC Global Asset Management

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break – Floor walkabout Refreshments will be served

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. European Equities: Where Do We Go From Here? Dominic Wallington, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A Focused Approach to Global Equities Habib Subjally, Head, Global Equities & Senior Portfolio Manager, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch – Floor walkabout

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Trends in Emerging Markets Equities Philippe Langham, Head, Emerging Markets Equities & Senior Portfolio Manager, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. Laurence Bensafi, Deputy Head, Emerging Markets Equities & Portfolio Manager, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd.

* Subject to change

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DAY 3 | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 (continued)

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Emerging Markets Bonds: Current Perspectives Jane Lesslie, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income & Currencies – Emerging Markets, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd.

2:15 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Closing Remarks Doug Coulter, President, RBC Global Asset Management

2:30 p.m. Shuttle back to hotel

3:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Leisure time

6:45 p.m. Meet in hotel lobby – Walk to Hakkasan Mayfair

7:00 p.m. Dinner at Hakkasan Mayfair Walk back to the hotel after dinner

17 Bruton Street

DAY 4 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

7:00 a.m. onwards Breakfast At leisure

Espelette Restaurant

As scheduled Transfers/departures to airport Please refer to your custom itinerary

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Additional detailsCOSTS

Costs covered by RBC Global Asset Management We will cover the following costs for you during the program:

• All food and beverages associated with The London Exchange• All scheduled social events

Costs covered by youThe following are considered personal expenses that you must settle with the hotel or transportation company prior to your departure:

• Ground transportation to and from your home and your local airport

• Ground transportation to and from the airport and The Connaught

• Accommodation at The Connaught for the conference dates and additional room night(s)

• Room charges for hotel services and activities (room service, mini-bar, long distance phone calls, movies, spa, etc.)

• Medical expenses• Food and beverages outside RBC Global Asset Management-

sponsored functions

An itemized statement of your account will be provided prior to departure. If you choose to use a credit card, the total will be billed directly to your credit card. If you wish to settle your account in cash, you may do so at check-out.

Insurance costsAs travel and accommodations will be the responsibility of each attendee, please be reminded to purchase the appropriate travel and health insurance for your trip to London.

Attendees taking medication prescribed by a Canadian doctor should bring a copy of their prescription in case it needs to be renewed by a doctor in the U.K.

TIME ZONE DIFFERENCES

London is located in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For your convenience, below is the time difference between London and most Canadian time zones.

Pacific Time Mountain Time Central Time Eastern Time

+ 8 hours + 7 hours + 6 hours + 5 hours

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EXCHANGE RATE

At time of printing, 1 British Pound Sterling equalled 1.84 Canadian dollars (as of August 18, 2014).

WHAT TO WEAR

Our varied program will require a range of attire. Here are suggestions to help provide you with a guideline for what to pack:

Welcome reception and dinnerSmart casual Jackets recommended

Business meetingsBusiness attire

• Suit & tie for men• Skirt, dress or pantsuit for women

Morton’s ClubSmart casual; jackets required

Hakkasan MayfairSmart casual; jackets recommended

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THE HOTEL

Aman Spa – A luxury oasis in a bustling cityThe Aman Spa at The Connaught is the first Amanresorts-branded spa outside of one of the company’s own hotels. The result is an oasis of tranquility that reflects the hotel’s inimitable style and Amanresorts’ Asian-inspired aesthetic.

Spa reservationsTel: +44 (0)20 3147 7305/6 [email protected]

RBC Global Asset Management guests will receive a 10% discount, subject to availability.

Swimming pool and fitness centreThe Connaught is equipped with a swimming pool. In addition, the state-of-the-art fitness centre at the Aman Spa is reserved exclusively for The Connaught’s hotel guests and spa guests.

Opening hours for the swimming pool and steam room 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Opening hours for the fitness centreOpen 24 hours (attended from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

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Hotel services• 24-hour concierge service• 24-hour room service• Porter service• Currency exchange• Multilingual staff• Laundry & dry-cleaning• Pressing service• Luggage unpacking on arrival• Luggage storage• Postal & parcel service

Wi-Fi and internet accessAll hotel rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Electricity and outletsThe power for U.K. wall sockets is about 220 volts. All hotel rooms are equipped with North American outlets; however, should you require an adapter, they are available upon request from the hotel.

Smoke-free All public areas of the hotel are strictly non-smoking. There’s a limited availability of smoking rooms, so please request one when you book.

CONTACT US

If you have any special requirements, need assistance in advance of the event or would like to make on-site queries in London, please contact:

Cheryl BemisterProgram & Events CoordinatorRBC Global Asset ManagementPhone: 416-356-1474E-mail: [email protected]

Additional details (continued)

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1 PH&N Funds 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, RBC Funds 2009

RBC Global Asset Management is a provider of global investment solutions. We are positioned to bring your clients a broad range of award-winning investment solutions through a combination of focused expertise and deep experience.

GLOBAL EXPERTISE …

The combined award-winning global money management and research expertise of RBC Global Asset Management, PH&N Investment Management and BlueBay Asset Management.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE …

A highly experienced global team of more than 200 on-the-ground investment professionals.

GLOBAL REACH …

Nine offices located in key markets that serve clients in over 30 countries around the world.

GLOBAL SOLUTIONS …

• Over 150 fund and portfolio solutions• Canada’s only widely distributed global convertible

bond mandate • Canada’s only international dividend ETF

GLOBAL RECOGNITION …

• An industry-leading 10 portfolio managers were named as Brendan Wood Canadian TopGun Investment Minds in 2013

• Lipper’s Best Funds Group Overall in six of the past seven years1

• 2012 Morningstar® Analysts’ Choice Fund Company of the Year (RBC Global Asset Management)

• Emerging Markets Manager of the Year at the 2012 U.K. Pension Awards (BlueBay)

GO GLOBAL WITH US

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® / TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © RBC Global Asset Management Inc. 2014

For inquiries, please contact Cheryl Bemister, Program & Events Coordinator, at 416-356-1474 or [email protected].