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Royal Bank of Canada is formalizing its quantum strategy by appointing a dedicated Director of Quantum and establishing research partnerships with the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto. The bank also plans to collaborate with Xanadu for workforce training and migrate toward quantum-safe security protocols, signaling a shift from theoretical research to practical implementation in finance.
Royal Bank of Canada Expands Quantum Strategy With New Director and University Partnerships

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is advancing its quantum strategy with the appointment of a Director of Quantum, the signing of two strategic partnerships with leading Canadian universities and a multi-year roadmap to drive innovation while ensuring quantum-safe operations. “As quantum technologies move from research to real-world applications, RBC is […]
Royal Bank of Canada has expanded its quantum strategy with the appointment of a Director of Quantum, two multi-year university partnerships and a quantum-safe security program. Dr. Elizabeth Iwasawa will lead RBC’s quantum research and development team, while partnerships with the University of Waterloo and University of Toronto will support research and quantum talent development. RBC is also…
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