Changelog
Version 3.0
June 15, 2026
- RBC font added to Header and Footer logos.
- Header Navigation removed for all Video pages and most Visual pages.
- Home page: Talent removed from hero, Under Construction text added, Logo text removed and image updated, Templates image and link added, Color and Typography images and links removed.
- Logos page: Primary, Guidelines, and Do's and Don'ts images updated.
- FAQ page: links removed that go to pages that are no longer live.
- Templates page: Internal Powerpoint, External Powerpoint, Organizational Chart, and City National Bank Letterhead updated.
Version 2.0.1
May 21, 2026
- Logos page: removed link to logo reference guide.
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.