RBC holds top three global ranking for AI maturity in finance
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has once again secured the top spot in Canada and the third position globally in the 2026 Evident AI Index. This marks the fifth consecutive year the bank has achieved this ranking, solidifying its leadership in artificial intelligence maturity within the financial services sector.
The Evident AI Index, issued annually by AI benchmarking and intelligence platform Evident, evaluates banks across four key pillars: Talent, Innovation, Leadership, and Transparency. RBC scored in the top 10 across all four categories, with significant improvements in Talent and Leadership. The bank's Talent score climbed four positions to #8, while its Leadership score advanced to second place.
First introduced in January 2023, the Evident AI Index provides a comprehensive assessment of how financial institutions are integrating AI into their operations. RBC's consistent top-three global ranking underscores its commitment to leveraging AI to enhance its services and operations.