Changelog

Version 2.0

May 18, 2026

Ladder removed from Header and Footer logos. Favicon updated to RBC Shield.
Home page: Visual Identity and Modern image updated.
Graphic Devices page decomissioned.
Logos page: Primary, Guidelines, and Do's and Don'ts images updated, and Secondary logos removed.
Social Media page: removed Writing section and removed Linkedin Ladder photo from page and .zip download.
Templates: Internal Powerpoint, External Powerpoint, Organizational Chart, and City National Bank Letterhead updated.
Writing for Social Media page decomissioned.

Version 1.6.1

Apr. 14, 2026

Logos (Affiliates): Updated RBC Rochdale and RBC Securities logos.
Who We Serve Personas removed.

Version 1.6.0

Mar. 3, 2026

Alphabetized Style Guide: Updated with RBC Rochdale and RBC Securities.
Glossary: Updated with RBC Rochdale and RBC Securities.
Logos (Affiliates): Updated with RBC Rochdale and RBC Securities logos.
Templates: Updated with 2026 PowerPoint template .zip files.

Version 1.5.4

Feb. 8, 2026

Naming Framework page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section.
Voice & Writing Toolkit section navigation links updated with Brand Communications, Digital Products (DEX), and Social Media page links under Platform-Specific Guidelines subsection.

Version 1.5.3

Dec. 3, 2025

Logos: Member FDIC Guidelines section updated.
Glossary: Registered Marks, Service Marks and Trademarks section updated.

Version 1.5.2

Oct. 14, 2025

Writing for Social Media page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section. Social Media page updated. Both pages link to Social Media Style Guide PDF.
Alphabetized Style Guide: Partner / Partnership updated.

Version 1.5.1

Sept. 12, 2025

Logos and Logos (Affiliates) pages updated for compliance with RBC's policy on third-party logo usage.

Version 1.5

July 8, 2025

Writing for Digital Products (DEX) page launched and navigation link added under Voice & Writing Toolkit section.
Glossary: updated division name to Marketing, Community and Communications.

Version 1.4.1

July 1, 2025

Our Leadership navigation link added under Brand Overview section.

Version 1.4

June 30, 2025

Alphabetized Style Guide: Reading is the way up® no longer italicized, Dollars + Sense® registered mark added and Entertainment Banking entries include Sports Banking.
Glossary: Reading is the way up® no longer italicized and Entertainment Banking entries include Sports Banking.

Version 1.3

May 12, 2025

Social Media: LinkedIn Cover Photos section added.

Version 1.2

Mar. 4, 2025

Icons: Introduced guidelines for icon usage including style, sizing, and downloads in .pdf, .png and .svg format.
Templates: Added official templates for internal and external presentations and letterhead designs for City National Bank and CN Bank Miami.
Logos: Clarified when and how to include “Member FDIC” on logos in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Logos (Affiliates): Provided guidance on the correct usage of affiliate logos within branded materials.
Alphabetized Style Guide: Updated references to the mobile app to reflect the correct trademark name, City National Mobile App®.
Glossary: Revised the official company boilerplate for alignment as of February 28, 2025.
Added FAQ Page: Created a dedicated FAQ section to address common questions and clarify key guidelines.

Version 1.1

Feb. 14, 2025

Writing for the City National Brand PDF updated at Writing Tips page.

Version 1.0

Oct. 31, 2024

Launch Brand Style Guide at styleguide.cnb.com.