LONDON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RBC Capital Markets today announced it has been named Precious Metals House of the Year at the Energy Risk Awards 2026. The bank is recognised for its performance, strategic investment and client-led solutions across global metals markets throughout 2025.
"Winning this award reflects the deliberate choices we made to build a world-class metals franchise - investing in people, technology and infrastructure to serve our clients at the highest level," said Brandon Everhardt, global head of commodities, RBC Capital Markets.
Gold prices reached more than 50 record highs in 2025, and exchange-for-physical spreads soared on tariff-related concerns. The bank's metals team served as a liquidity provider and a solutions partner for its growing commodities client base, which expanded by 17% during the year.
The bank made a series of high-profile appointments to build expertise across its global metals platform:
- Ian Penney was appointed global head of metals
- Keval Sangani joined as head of metals origination, North America
- Ron Ruffini joined as head of commodities risk solutions, EMEA & APAC
- Arnaud Jolly took on leadership of the options business
Alongside these hires, the bank developed a spot metals e-trading platform and enhanced its pricing, credit and scenario analysis tools.
As the threat of tariffs loomed, the bank's strong relationship with precious metals refiners globally meant it was able to work with clients to prepare ahead of the Liberation Day deadline.
"At peak volatility, being there matters," said Ian Penney, global head of metals, RBC Capital Markets. "Our physical presence across North America and Europe meant clients could move quickly. That's what sets us apart."
The bank also supported asset managers offering physically backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meeting strong investor demand in a rising gold and silver price environment.
"Our ability to provide consistent liquidity and support for physically backed ETFs in one of the most turbulent markets in recent memory is something we're proud of," said Everhardt.
Following strong revenue and P&L growth, the bank plans to continue to invest in its metals offerings across Europe and North America.
"This award is a real statement of where we are as a franchise, but it's also a reflection of where we're headed," said Penney. Ron Ruffini, head of commodities risk solutions, EMEA & APAC, RBC Capital Markets, added: "We've built real momentum, and we're focused on building on that for our clients and across the market."
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