Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced a successful second quarter, reporting earnings of $4 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.2 billion. The bank has seen a significant increase in its return on equity, with record revenues in capital markets and growth in Canadian banking. The completion of the acquisition of HSBC (LON: HSBA ) Bank Canada has added substantially to RBC's balance sheet, and the bank is also rewarding shareholders with a dividend increase and a share repurchase plan.