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1 Pricing Supplement No. 39 to the Prospectus dated December 21, 2005 and the Prospectus Supplement dated December 21, 2005 US$4,589,000 Royal Bank of Canada Principal Protected Notes, due October 31, 2011 Linked to Two International Indices and One Exchange-Traded Fund Issuer: Royal Bank of Canada ("Royal Bank") Issue: Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series B Trade Date: October 27, 2006 Issue Date: October 31, 2006 Maturity Date and Term: October 31, 2011 (resulting in a term to maturity of five years) Coupon: We will not pay you interest during the term of the Notes. Index/ETF Portfolio: The Notes are linked to the value of a weighted basket of two international indices (the "Underlying Indices" and each, an "Underlying Index") and one exchange-traded fund, the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund (the "ishares Fund" or "Underlying ETF" and, together with the Underlying Indices, the "Underlying Indices/ETF"). Such weightings will be achieved by providing a Component Weight for each Underlying Index/ETF as follows: Minimum Investment: Denomination: Payment at Maturity: Index/ETF Interest: Percentage Change: Underlying Indices/ETF Component Weight Initial Index/ETF Levels Nikkei 225 Index % 16, Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index % 4, ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund % $ The Initial Index/ETF Levels are the closing levels of the Underlying Indices and the closing price of the Underlying ETF on October 27, 2006 (the "initial valuation date") US$5,000 (Subject to such other restrictions, as may be applicable to such investors under the private offering rules of any jurisdiction outside the United States. See "Risk Factors Non-U.S. Investors May Be Subject to Certain Additional Risks.") US$1,000 and integral multiples of US$1,000 thereafter (except that non-u.s. investors may be subject to higher minimums). The amount payable on each Note upon maturity will be equal to the sum of (a) the Principal Amount of the Note, plus (b) any Index/ETF Interest. Index/ETF Interest, if any, on each Note upon maturity will equal the Principal Amount x Percentage Change. Index/ETF Interest may not be less than zero. Percentage Change will equal an amount, expressed as a percentage and rounded to four decimal places, equal to the sum of the Weighted Component Changes for the Underlying Indices/ETF. The "Weighted Component Change" for an Underlying Index/ETF will be determined as follows: Component Weight (Final Index/ETF Level Initial Index/ETF Level) Initial Index/ETF Level Final Index/ETF Levels: Clearance and Settlement: CUSIP Number: Listing: Calculation Agent: If the sum of the Weighted Component Changes is a negative number, then the Percentage Change will be deemed to be zero. The closing levels of the Underlying Indices and the closing price of the Underlying ETF on October 27, 2011 (the "final valuation date") as announced by each Index Sponsor (as defined herein) and displayed on Bloomberg. DTC global (including through its indirect participants Euroclear and Clearstream, Luxembourg as described under "Ownership and Book-Entry Issuance" in the accompanying prospectus) ECE5 The Notes will not be listed on any securities exchange or quotation system. The Bank of New York Investing in the Notes involves risks that are described in the "Risk Factors" section beginning on page P-4 of this pricing supplement and page S-4 of the accompanying prospectus supplement. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these Notes or passed upon the accuracy of this pricing supplement or the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. We may use this pricing supplement in the initial sale of Notes. In addition, RBC Capital Markets Corporation or another of our affiliates may use this pricing supplement in market-making transactions in any Notes after their initial sale. Unless we or our agent informs you otherwise in the confirmation of sale, this pricing supplement is being used in a market-making transaction. The Notes will not constitute deposits insured under the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other Canadian or United States governmental agency or instrumentality. Price to Public Agent's Commission Proceeds to Royal Bank of Canada Per Note % 3% 97% Total... $4,589,000 $137,670 $4,451,330 RBC Capital Markets Corporation Pricing Supplement dated October 27, 2006

2 "Dow Jones Euro STOXX 50 Index" is a service mark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and STOXX Limited. "Nikkei 225 Index" is a trademark of Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. ishares is a registered mark of Barclay's Global Investors, N.A. These marks have been licensed for use by Royal Bank of Canada. The Principal Protected Notes, due October 31, 2011, Linked to Two International Indices and One Exchange-Traded Fund (the "Notes") are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by STOXX Limited, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Barclays Global Investors, N.A., its affiliate, Barclays Global Fund Advisors, or Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. and none of these parties makes any representation, warranty, or condition regarding the advisability of investing in the Notes. The licensing relating to the use of the Underlying Indices/ETF (as defined herein) and trademarks referred to above by Royal Bank of Canada is solely for the benefit of Royal Bank of Canada, and not for any third parties. The only relationship of STOXX Limited, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Barclays Global Investors, N.A., its affiliate, Barclays Global Fund Advisors, and Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. to Royal Bank of Canada is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of the Underlying Indices/ETF, which are determined, composed and calculated by each Index/ETF Source (as defined herein) without regard to Royal Bank of Canada or the Notes. The Index/ETF Sources have no obligation to take the needs of Royal Bank of Canada or the holders into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Underlying Indices/ETF. The Index/ETF Sources are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing or pricing of the Notes or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Notes are to be converted into cash. The Index/ETF Sources have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Notes. THE INDEX/ETF SOURCES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF ANY UNDERLYING INDEX/ETF OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND THE INDEX/ETF SOURCES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. THE INDEX/ETF SOURCES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, THE HOLDERS OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF ANY UNDERLYING INDEX/ETF OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE INDEX/ETF SOURCES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO AN UNDERLYING INDEX/ETF OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE INDEX/ETF SOURCES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pricing Supplement Summary... P-1 Risk Factors... P-4 Summary Information Regarding the Underlying Indices/ETF... P-9 Payment Under the Notes... P-14 Use of Proceeds and Hedging... P-18 Supplemental Tax Considerations... P-19 Supplemental Plan of Distribution... P-21 Documents Filed as Part of the Registration Statement... P-21 Prospectus Supplement About This Prospectus Supplement... S-3 Recent Developments... S-3 Consolidated Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges... S-3 Risk Factors... S-4 Use of Proceeds... S-7 Description of the Notes We May Offer... S-8 Certain Income Tax Consequences... S-27 Employee Retirement Income Security Act... S-40 Supplemental Plan of Distribution... S-41 Documents Filed as Part of the Registration Statement... S-46 Prospectus Documents Incorporated by Reference... 1 Where You Can Find More Information... 3 About This Prospectus... 3 Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information... 4 Royal Bank of Canada... 5 Risk Factors... 5 Use of Proceeds... 5 Consolidated Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges... 6 Description of Securities We May Offer... 6 Additional Mechanics... 9 Special Situations Subordination Provisions Defeasance Events of Default Ownership and Book-Entry Issuance Our Relationship with the Trustee Tax Consequences Plan of Distribution Validity of Securities Experts Limitation on Enforcement of U.S. Laws Against RBC, Our Management and Others Documents Filed as Part of the Registration Statement i i

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5 SUMMARY The Principal Protected Notes, due October 31, 2011, Linked to Two International Indices and One Exchange-Traded Fund (the "Notes") are medium-term notes issued by Royal Bank offering full principal protection and participation in the weighted return of the Underlying Indices/ETF over the term to maturity. The following is a summary of the terms of the Notes, as well as a discussion of risks and other considerations you should take into account when deciding whether to invest in the Notes. Additionally, the Notes may be offered to certain investors outside the United States in accordance with applicable local law. We urge non-u.s. investors to read "Risk Factors Non-U.S. Investors May be Subject to Certain Additional Risks". The information in this section is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed explanations set forth elsewhere in this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement. References to the "prospectus" mean our accompanying prospectus, dated December 21, 2005, and references to the "prospectus supplement" mean our accompanying prospectus supplement, dated December 21, 2005, which supplements the prospectus. Capitalized terms used in this pricing supplement which are defined in the accompanying prospectus or prospectus supplement shall have the meanings assigned to them in the prospectus or prospectus supplement. Selected Purchase Considerations Growth Potential The Notes provide the opportunity for 100% participation in potential increases in the level of the Underlying Indices/ETF. You will receive 100% of any such gains at maturity. Principal Protection At maturity, your principal is fully protected against a decline in the Underlying Indices/ETF. Selected Risk Considerations An investment in the Notes involves risks. Selected risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks in "Risk Factors" on page P-4. Principal Protection Only If You Hold the Notes to Maturity You should be willing to hold your Notes to maturity. If you sell your Notes in the secondary market prior to maturity, you may have to sell them at a discount and you will not have principal protection against a decline in the level of the Underlying Indices/ETF. Market Risk The return on the Notes, which may or may not be positive, is linked to the performance of the Underlying Indices/ETF, and will depend on whether, and the extent to which, the Index/ETF Interest is positive. No Interest Payments You will not receive any periodic interest payments on the Notes and you will not receive any dividend payments or other distributions on the securities included in the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index (the "DJ STOXX Index Constituent Stocks"), ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund (the "ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Constituent Stocks") and the Nikkei 225 Index (the "Nikkei Index Constituent Stocks", and together with the the DJ STOXX Index Constituent Stocks, and the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Constituent Stocks, the "Constituent Stocks"). No Direct Exposure to Fluctuations in Foreign Exchange Rates The value of your Notes will not be adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the currencies upon which the Constituent Stocks are based. Therefore, if the applicable currencies appreciate or depreciate relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the Notes, you will not receive any additional payment or incur any reduction in payment at maturity. P-1

6 No Listing The Notes will not be listed or displayed on any securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market System or any electronic communications network. There can be no assurance that a secondary market will develop for the Notes. The Underwriter and other affiliates of the Bank currently intend to make a market in the Notes, although they are not required to do so and may stop making a market at any time. If you sell your Notes prior to maturity, you may have to sell them at a substantial discount. The Notes May Be a Suitable Investment for You If: You seek an investment with a return linked to the performance of the Underlying Indices/ETF. You seek an investment that offers principal protection when the Notes are held to maturity. You are willing to hold the Notes to maturity. You do not seek current income from this investment. The Notes May Not Be a Suitable Investment for You If: You are unable or unwilling to hold the Notes to maturity. You seek an investment with direct exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. You prefer the lower risk, and therefore accept the potentially lower returns, of fixed income investments with comparable maturities and credit ratings. You seek current income from your investments. You seek an investment for which there will be an active secondary market. What Are the Tax Consequences of the Notes? Your Notes will be treated as a single debt instrument subject to the special tax rules governing contingent debt instruments for United States federal income tax purposes. Under these rules, you will generally be required to pay taxes on ordinary income from the Notes over their term based upon a comparable yield of the Notes, even though you will not receive any payments from us until maturity. Your cost basis in your Notes will be increased by the amount you are required to include in income. We have determined that the comparable yield is equal to 5.12% per annum, compounded semiannually. This comparable yield is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of what the actual payment at maturity will be, or that the actual payment at maturity will even exceed the full principal amount. For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the Notes, see "Supplemental Tax Considerations Supplemental U.S. Tax Considerations" on page P-19. For a discussion of the Canadian federal income tax consequences of your investment in the Notes, see "Supplemental Tax Considerations Supplemental Canadian Tax Considerations" on page P-19. Concerning the Trustee, Exchange Rate Agent and Calculation Agent Effective October 2, 2006 The Bank of New York acquired the corporate trust business of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and accordingly The Bank of New York is the successor trustee for our senior debt securities and subordinated debt securities. The Bank of New York is also the successor exchange rate agent and calculation agent for our Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series B from and after such date. Sample Calculations of the Payment Amount The examples set out below are included for illustration purposes only. The levels of the Underlying Indices/ETF used to illustrate the calculation of Index/ETF Interest are not estimates or forecasts of the Initial Index/ETF Levels and Final Index/ETF Levels (each as defined in "Payment Under the Notes Calculation of Percentage Change") of the Underlying Indices/ETF on which the calculation of the Percentage Change, and in turn Index/ETF Interest, will depend. All examples assume that a holder has purchased Notes with an aggregate Principal Amount of $10,000 and that no market disruption event has occurred. Example #1 Calculation of the Payment Amount where Percentage Change of the Index/ETF Portfolio is positive. It is assumed that the Initial Index/ETF Level and the Final Index/ETF Level of the Underlying Indices/ETF are as illustrated below. The Payment Amount would be calculated as follows: P-2

7 Initial Index/ETF Level (Example) Final Index/ETF Level (Example) % Change Component Weight Weighted Component Change Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index... 3, , % % % Nikkei 225 Index... 16, , % % % ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund... $ $ % % % Sum % Percentage Change = % Index/ETF Interest = $10,000 x % = $3, Payment Amount = $10,000 + $3, = $13, Example #2 Calculation of the Payment Amount where Percentage Change of the Index/ETF Portfolio is negative. It is assumed that the Initial Index/ETF Level and the Final Index/ETF Level of the Underlying Indices/ETF are as illustrated below. The Payment Amount would be calculated as follows: Initial Index/ETF Level (Example) Final Index/ETF Level (Example) % Change Component Weight Weighted Component Change Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index... 3, , % % % Nikkei 225 Index... 16, , % % % ishares MSCI Pacific ex- Japan Index Fund... $ $ % % % Sum % Percentage Change = % Index/ETF Interest = $10,000 x % = $0.00 Payment Amount = $10,000 + $0.00 = $10, P-3

8 RISK FACTORS The return on the Notes is linked to the performance of the Underlying Indices/ETF. Investing in the Notes is not equivalent to a direct investment in the Underlying Indices/ETF. This section describes the most significant risks relating to the Notes. We urge you to read the following information about these risks, together with the other information in this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement, including the "Risk Factors" section in the prospectus supplement, before investing in the Notes. Any positive return in any Underlying Index/ETF may be offset by a negative return in another Underlying Index/ETF. The Notes are linked to two Underlying Indices and one exchange-traded fund, the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index, the Nikkei 225 Index and the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund, each of which is given a separate weight in calculating Index/ETF Interest. A positive return in any Underlying Index/ETF may be offset by a negative return in another Underlying Index/ETF resulting in Index/ETF Interest equal to zero. Owning the Notes is not the same as owning the Constituent Stocks. The return on your Notes may not reflect the return you would realize if you actually owned the Constituent Stocks. This is the case because the level of the Underlying Indices/ETF are calculated in part by reference to the prices of the Constituent Stocks without taking into consideration the value of dividends paid on those stocks. Even if the level of the Underlying Indices/ETF increases during the term of the Notes, the market value of the Notes may not increase by the same amount. It is also possible for the level of each Underlying Index/ETF to increase while the market value of the Notes declines. Changes that affect the Underlying Indices/ETF will affect the market value of the Notes and the amount you will receive at maturity. The policies of STOXX Limited (a joint venture between Deutsche Boerse AG, Dow Jones & Company and SWX Swiss Exchange) (the "DJ STOXX Index Source") with respect to the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. (the "Nikkei Index Source") with respect to the Nikkei 225 Index and of Barclays Global Investors, N.A., or Barclays Global Fund Advisors, with respect to the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund, (the "ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Source") (the DJ STOXX Index Source, the Nikkei Index Source and the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Source, collectively, the "Index/ETF Sources") concerning the calculation of the Underlying Indices/ETF, additions, deletions or substitutions of the Constituent Stocks and the manner in which changes affecting the Constituent Stocks or the issuers of the Constituent Stocks, such as stock dividends, reorganizations or mergers, are reflected in its respective Underlying Index/ETF, could affect its respective Underlying Index/ETF and, therefore, could affect the amount payable on the Notes at maturity, and the market value of the Notes prior to maturity. The amount payable on the Notes and their market value could also be affected if any Index/ETF Source changes these policies, for example by changing the manner in which it calculates its respective Underlying Index/ETF, or if any Index/ETF Source discontinues or suspends calculation or publication of its respective Underlying Index/ETF, in which case it may become difficult to determine the market value of the Notes. If events such as these occur or if the Final Index/ETF Level is not available because of a market disruption event or for any other reason, the Calculation Agent which initially will be The Bank of New York may determine the Final Index/ETF Level or fair market value of the Notes and, thus, the amount payable at maturity in a manner it considers appropriate, in its sole discretion. There may not be an active trading market in the Notes, and sales in the secondary market may result in significant losses. You should be willing to hold your Notes to maturity. There may be little or no secondary market for the Notes. The Notes will not be listed or displayed on any securities exchange, the Nasdaq National Market System or any electronic communications network. The Underwriter and other affiliates of the Bank currently intend to make a market for the Notes, although they are not required to do so. The Underwriter or any other affiliate of the Bank may stop any such market making activities at any time. If you sell your Notes before maturity, you may have to do so at a substantial discount from the issue price, and as a result, you may suffer substantial losses. The market value of the Notes may be influenced by unpredictable factors. The market value of your Notes may fluctuate between the date you purchase them and the final valuation date when the calculation agent will determine your payment at maturity. Several factors, many of which are beyond our control, will influence the market value of the Notes. We expect that, generally, the level or price of the Underlying P-4

9 Indices/ETF on any day will affect the market value of the Notes more than any other single factor. Other factors that may influence the market value of the Notes include: the volatility of each Underlying Index/ETF (i.e., the frequency and magnitude of changes in the level or price of each Underlying Index/ETF); the composition of each Underlying Index/ETF and changes to its Constituent Stocks; the market prices of the Constituent Stocks; the dividend rate paid on Constituent Stocks (while not paid to the holders of the Notes, dividend payments on Constituent Stocks may influence the market price of Constituent Stocks and the level of each Underlying Index/ETF, and therefore affect the market value of the Notes); the volatility of the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and each of the currencies upon which the non-u.s. dollar denominated Constituent Stocks are denominated; interest rates in each market related to the DJ STOXX 50 Index Constituent Stocks, the Nikkei 225 Index Constituent Stocks and the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Constituent Stocks; the time remaining to the maturity of the Notes; supply and demand for the Notes, including inventory positions with the Underwriter or any other market maker; economic, financial, political, regulatory, or judicial events that affect the level of the Underlying Indices/ETF or the market price of the Constituent Stocks or that affect stock markets generally; and the creditworthiness of the Bank. Historical performance of the Underlying Indices/ETF should not be taken as an indication of the future performance of the Underlying Indices/ETF during the term of the Notes. The trading prices of the Constituent Stocks will determine the level or price of each Underlying Index/ETF. The historical performance of each Underlying Index/ETF does not give an indication of the future performance of each Underlying Index/ETF. As a result, it is impossible to predict whether the level or price of any Underlying Index/ETF will rise or fall. Trading prices of the Constituent Stocks will be influenced by complex and interrelated political, economic, financial and other factors that can affect the market prices of the Constituent Stocks. The Correlation Between the Performance of the ishares Fund and the Performance of the MSCI Pacific ex- Japan Index SM May Be Imperfect The ishares Fund uses a representative sampling strategy to track the performance of the MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index SM, which may give rise to tracking error, i.e. the discrepancy between the performance of the MSCI Pacific ex- Japan Index SM and the performance of the ishares Fund. In addition, because the shares of the ishares Fund are traded on the American Stock Exchange and are subject to market supply and investor demand, the market value of one share of the ishares Fund may differ from the net asset value per share of the ishares Fund. Because of the potential discrepancies identified above, the ishares Fund return may correlate imperfectly with the return on the MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index SM over the same period. For more information, see "Summary Information Regarding the Underlying Indices/ETF The ishares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund" below. Trading and other transactions by the Bank or its affiliates in Constituent Stocks, futures, options, exchangetraded funds or other derivative products on Constituent Stocks or one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF, may impair the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity for the Notes. As described below under "Use of Proceeds and Hedging" on page P-18, the Bank or its affiliates may hedge their obligations under the Notes by purchasing Constituent Stocks, futures or options on Constituent Stocks or one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF, or exchange-traded funds or other derivative instruments with returns linked or related to changes in the performance of Constituent Stocks or one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF, and they may adjust these hedges by, among other things, purchasing or selling Constituent Stocks, futures, options, or exchangetraded funds or other derivative instruments at any time. Although they are not expected to, any of these hedging activities may adversely affect the market price of Constituent Stocks and the levels of one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF and, therefore, the market value of the Notes. It is possible that the Bank or its affiliates could receive substantial returns from these hedging activities while the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity for the Notes declines. P-5

10 The Bank or its affiliates may also engage in trading in Constituent Stocks and other investments relating to Constituent Stocks or one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF on a regular basis as part of our general broker-dealer and other businesses, for proprietary accounts, for other accounts under management or to facilitate transactions for customers, including block transactions. Any of these activities could adversely affect the market price of Constituent Stocks/ETF and the levels of one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF and, therefore, the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity for the Notes. The Bank or its affiliates may also issue or underwrite other securities or financial or derivative instruments with returns linked or related to changes in the performance of Constituent Stocks/ETF or one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF. By introducing competing products into the marketplace in this manner, the Bank or its affiliates could adversely affect the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity for the Notes. The business activities of the Bank or its affiliates may create conflicts of interest. As noted above, the Bank and its affiliates expect to engage in trading activities related to one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF and the Constituent Stocks that are not for the account of holders of the Notes or on their behalf. These trading activities may present a conflict between the holders' interest in the Notes and the interests the Bank and its affiliates will have in their proprietary accounts, in facilitating transactions, including block trades and options and other derivatives transactions for their customers and in accounts under their management. These trading activities, if they influence the level of one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF, could be adverse to such holders' interests as beneficial owners of the Notes. The Bank and its affiliates may, at present or in the future, engage in business with the issuers of the Constituent Stocks, including making loans to or providing advisory services to those companies. These services could include investment banking and merger and acquisition advisory services. These activities may present a conflict between the obligations of the Bank or another affiliate of the Bank and the interests of holders of the Notes as beneficial owners of the Notes. Moreover, the Bank and the Underwriter have published, and in the future expect to publish, research reports with respect to some or all of the issuers of the Constituent Stocks and one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF. This research is modified from time to time without notice and may express opinions or provide recommendations that are inconsistent with purchasing or holding the Notes. Any of these activities by the Bank, the Underwriter or other affiliates may affect the market price of the Constituent Stocks and the levels or price of the Underlying Indices/ETF and, therefore, the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity for the Notes. You will not receive interest payments on the Notes or dividend payments on the Constituent Stocks or have shareholder rights in the Constituent Stocks. You will not receive any periodic interest payments on the Notes and you will not receive any dividend payments or other distributions on the Constituent Stocks. As an owner of the Notes, you will not have voting rights or any other rights that holders of Constituent Stocks may have. The Bank and its affiliates have no affiliation with the Index/ETF Sources and are not responsible for their public disclosure of information. The Bank and its affiliates are not affiliated with the Index/ETF Sources in any way (except for licensing arrangements discussed below in "Summary Information Regarding the Underlying Indices/ETF" on page P-9) and have no ability to control or predict their actions, including any errors in or discontinuation of disclosure regarding their methods or policies relating to the calculation of each Underlying Index/ETF. If the Index/ETF Sources discontinue or suspend the calculation of their respective Underlying Index/ETF, it may become difficult to determine the market value of the Notes or the amount payable at maturity. Under certain circumstances, if an Index/ETF Source discontinues or suspends the calculation of its Underlying Index/ETF we may, at our option, designate another third party equity index or ETF to replace such Underlying Index/ETF, provided that we reasonably determine that the successor index or ETF substantially tracks the market performance of the broad local market in which the companies whose securities are represented or included in such Underlying Index/ETF participate and subject to appropriate adjustments being made to the terms and provisions of the Notes necessary or appropriate to preserve the economic value of the Notes as of the effective date of replacement. See "Payment Under the Notes Discontinuance or Modification of an Underlying Index" beginning on page P-14. The Index/ETF Sources are not involved in the offer of the Notes in any way and have no obligation to consider your interest as an owner of Notes in taking any actions that might affect the value of your Notes. We have derived the information about each Index/ETF Source and each Underlying Index/ETF in this pricing supplement from publicly available information, without independent verification. Neither we nor any of our affiliates assumes any responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the information about the Underlying Indices/ETF or the P-6

11 Index/ETF Sources contained in this pricing supplement. You, as an investor in the Notes, should make your own investigation into the Underlying Indices/ETF and the Index/ETF Sources. The Calculation Agent can postpone the calculation of the Final Index/ETF Level for a particular Underlying Index/ETF or the Maturity Date if a market disruption event occurs on the Final Valuation Date. The determination of the Final Index/ETF Level for the Underlying Indices/ETF may be postponed if the Calculation Agent determines that a market disruption event has occurred or is continuing on the Final Valuation Date (as defined herein) for one or more of the Underlying Indices/ETF. If such a postponement occurs, the Calculation Agent will use the closing level of the particular Underlying Index/ETF on the first calendar day on which no market disruption event occurs or is continuing. In no event, however, will the Final Valuation Date be postponed by more than ten business days. As a result, the Maturity Date for the Notes could also be postponed, although not by more than ten business days. If the determination of the Final Index/ETF Level for the Underlying Indices/ETF is postponed to the last possible day, but a market disruption event occurs or is continuing on that day, that day will nevertheless be the date on which the Final Index/ETF Level will be determined by the Calculation Agent. In such an event, the Calculation Agent will make a good faith estimate in its sole discretion of the Final Index/ETF Level that would have prevailed in the absence of the market disruption event. See "Payment Under the Notes Consequences of Market Disruption Events" beginning on page P-14. The Index/ETF Interest for the Notes will not be adjusted for changes in currency exchange rates that might affect the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index, the Nikkei 225 Index, and the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund. Although some of the Constituent Stocks are traded in currencies other than U.S. dollars, and the Notes are denominated in U.S. dollars, the amount payable on the Notes at maturity will not be adjusted for changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and each of the currencies upon which the DJ STOXX Index Constituent Stocks, the ishares MSCI Pacific ex-japan Index Fund Constituent Stocks and the Nikkei 225 Index Constituent Stocks are denominated. Changes in exchange rates, however, may reflect changes in various non-u.s. economies that in turn may affect the Index/ETF Interest for the Notes. The amount we pay in respect of the Notes on the maturity date will be based solely upon the Index/ETF Interest. See "Payment Under the Notes Payment Amount on Maturity" beginning on page P-14. There Are Potential Conflicts of Interest Between You and the Calculation Agent. The Bank of New York will serve as the calculation agent. The Bank of New York will, among other things, decide the amount of your payment at maturity on the Notes. We may change the calculation agent after the original issue date without notice to you. For a fuller description of the calculation agent's role, see "Specific Terms of the Notes Role of Calculation Agent". The calculation agent will exercise its judgment when performing its functions. For example, the calculation agent may have to determine whether a market disruption event affecting the Constituent Stocks or an Underlying Index/ETF has occurred. This determination may, in turn, depend on the calculation agent's judgment whether the event has materially interfered with our ability or the ability of any of our affiliates to unwind our hedge positions. Since this determination by the calculation agent will affect the payment at maturity on the Notes, the calculation agent may have a conflict of interest if it needs to make any such decision. Non-U.S. Investors May Be Subject to Certain Additional Risks. The Notes are denominated in U.S. dollars. If you are a non-u.s. investor who purchased the Notes with a currency other than U.S. dollars, changes in rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of your investment. This pricing supplement contains a general description of certain United States and Canadian tax considerations relating to the Notes. If you are a non-u.s. investor, you should consult your tax advisors as to the consequences, under the tax laws of the country where you are resident for tax purposes, of acquiring, holding and disposing of the Notes and receiving payments of principal or other amounts under the Notes. An investment in the Notes is subject to risks associated with non-u.s. securities markets. Some of the Constituent Stocks have been issued by foreign companies. An investment in securities linked to the value of foreign equity securities involves particular risks. Foreign securities markets may be more volatile than U.S. securities markets and market developments may affect foreign markets differently from U.S. securities markets. Direct or indirect government intervention to stabilize these foreign securities markets, as well as cross shareholdings in foreign companies, may affect trading prices and volumes in those markets. Also, there is generally less publicly P-7

12 available information about foreign companies than about those U.S. companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and foreign companies are subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and requirements that differ from those applicable to U.S. reporting companies. Securities prices in foreign countries are subject to political, economic, financial and social factors that may be unique to the particular country. These factors, which could negatively affect the foreign securities markets, include the possibility of recent or future changes in the foreign government's economic and fiscal policies, the possible imposition of, or changes in, currency exchange laws or other foreign laws or restrictions applicable to foreign companies or investments in foreign equity securities and the possibility of fluctuations in the rate of exchange between currencies. Moreover, certain aspects of a particular foreign economy may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in important respects such as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources and self-sufficiency. For example, the Japanese economy was troubled by negative or low rates of growth for many years. Many Japanese stocks performed poorly over an extended period. P-8

13 SUMMARY INFORMATION REGARDING THE UNDERLYING INDICES/ETF We have derived all information regarding each of the Underlying Indices/ETF contained in this pricing supplement from publicly available information, without independent verification. Each of the exchange traded fund issuer and index sponsors owns the copyright and all rights to its applicable fund or index. Neither the exchange traded fund issuer nor any of the index sponsors has an obligation to continue to list or publish, and may delist or discontinue publication of, its applicable fund or index. The consequences of either of the exchange traded fund issuer or any of the index sponsors delisting, discontinuing or modifying its applicable fund or index are described in the section entitled "Payments Under Your Notes De-Listing, Discontinuance or Modification of an Underlying Index/ETF" above. We are not incorporating by reference any of the material filed with the SEC mentioned below nor the websites included below nor any material they may include into this pricing supplement, the accompanying prospectus, dated December 21, 2005, or the accompanying prospectus supplement, dated December 21, The Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index We have obtained all information regarding the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index contained in this pricing supplement, including its make-up, method of calculation and changes in its components, from publicly available information. That information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, STOXX Limited. We do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. The Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index is published by STOXX Limited, a joint venture between Deutsche Börse AG, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Euronext Paris SA and SWX Swiss Exchange. As a member of the Dow Jones STOXX family, the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index represents the performance of 50 companies representing the market sector leaders in the Eurozone. The following countries are included: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. Like all Dow Jones STOXX indices, it is a free float market capitalization-weighted index. Component weightings are based on the number of free float shares; i.e. those shares that are available for trading. Only common shares and others with similar characteristics are included. The Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index is reviewed annually. If the number of shares changes by more than 10% (due to extraordinary corporate actions, e.g. initial public offerings, mergers and takeovers, spin-offs, delistings or bankruptcy), the number of shares are adjusted immediately. Changes of less than 10% will be implemented at the next quarterly review. Index divisors are adjusted to maintain the continuity of the Index across changes due to corporate actions. If the free float weighting of a blue chip component is more than 10% of the total free float market capitalization of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index at a quarterly review, then it is reduced to 10% by a weighting cap factor that is fixed until the next quarterly review. The Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index is calculated with the Laspeyres formula which measures price changes against a fixed base quantity weight. The Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index has a base value of 1,000 on the base date December 31, The closing value of the index is calculated at CET (Central European Time) based on the closing/adjusted price of the shares in the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index. If a stock did not trade all day, then the previous day's closing/adjusted price is used. The same applies in case of a suspended quotation or stock exchange holiday. STOXX Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. have no relationship to the Bank, other than the licensing of Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index and the related trademarks for use in connection with the Notes. STOXX Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. do not: sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Notes. recommend that any person invest in the Notes or any other securities. have any responsibility or liability for or make any decisions about the timing, amount or pricing of Notes. have any responsibility or liability for the administration, management or marketing of the Notes. consider the needs of the Notes or the owners of the Notes in determining, composing or calculating the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index or have any obligation to do so. STOXX Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc., will not have any liability in connection with the Notes. Specifically, STOXX Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. do not make any warranty, express or implied and disclaim any and all warranty about: P-9

14 The results to be obtained by the Notes, the owner of the Notes or any other person in connection with the use of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index and the data included in the Index; The accuracy or completeness of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index and its data; or The merchantability and the fitness for a particular purpose or use of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index and its data. In addition, STOXX Limited and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. will have no liability for any errors, omissions or interruptions in the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index or its data and under no circumstances will STOXX Limited or Dow Jones & Company, Inc. be liable for any lost profits or indirect, punitive, special or consequential damages or losses, even if STOXX Limited or Dow Jones & Company, Inc. knows that they might occur. The licensing agreement between the Bank and STOXX Limited is solely for their benefit and not for the benefit of the owners of the Notes or any other third parties. Historical Performance of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index The following chart shows the performance of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index of the period from December 31, 1995 to October 27, Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index Dec-95 Dec-96 Dec-97 Dec-98 Dec-99 Dec-00 Dec-01 Dec-02 Dec-03 Dec-04 Dec-05 P-10

15 The Nikkei 225 Index We have obtained all information regarding the Nikkei 225 Index contained in this pricing supplement, including its make-up, method of calculation and changes in its components, from publicly available information. That information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. ("Nihon"). We do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. The Nikkei 225 Index is one of Japan's major stock market indices and has been calculated continuously since September 7, The Index is sponsored by Nihon, which has calculated and announced the Nikkei 225 Index since Since October 1, 1985, its policy has been to calculate the Nikkei 225 Index every minute during the normal trading hours on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The current calculation method, called the Dow Jones method, has been used since This "modified price-weighted" method is different than a simple average in that the divisor is adjusted to maintain continuity and reduce the effect of external factors not directly related to the market. The Constituent Stocks of the Nikkei 225 Index are 225 actively traded issues of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section. In its selection of constituents, the intention is that the Index reflects up-to-the-moment market trends. Since October 1991, constituents are checked every year and relatively low liquidity issues are replaced with high liquidity issues. In this way, the Nikkei 225 Index corresponds to the changes of the market environment. The Notes are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Nihon. Nihon does not make any warranty or representation whatsoever, express or implied, either as to the results to be obtained through the use of the Nikkei 225 Index or the figure at which the index stands at any particular day or otherwise. The Nikkei 225 Index is compiled and calculated solely by Nihon. However, Nihon shall not be liable to any person for any error in the Nikkei 225 Index and Nihon shall not be under any obligation to advise any person, including a purchaser or vendor of the Notes, of any error therein. Nihon does not make any warranty or representation to the holders or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Notes particularly, or the ability of the Nikkei 225 Index to track general stock market performance or any other economic factor. The only relationship of Nihon to the Bank would be the possible licensing or sub-licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and other property of Nihon and of the Nikkei 225 Index. Nihon does not endorse or make any judgment in respect of the Bank or any products issued by the Bank. The Nikkei 225 Index is determined, composed and calculated by Nihon without regard to the Bank or the Notes. Nihon has no obligation to continue the calculation and dissemination of the Nikkei 225 Index or to take the needs of the Bank or the holders into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Nikkei 225 Index. Nihon is not responsible for or has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices of, or quantities of, the Notes to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Index Interest under the Notes is determined. Nihon has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Notes. Nihon does not guarantee the accuracy or the completeness of the Nikkei 225 Index or of any data included in the Nikkei 225 Index and has no liability (whether in negligence or otherwise) for any errors, omissions, or interruptions in the publication of, or for the unavailability or non-supply of, the Nikkei 225 Index and is not obliged to advise any person of any such event. Nihon makes no warranty or condition, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained by the Bank, the holders or any other person or entity from the use of the Nikkei 225 Index or any data included in that Nikkei 225 Index. Nihon makes no express or implied warranties or conditions, and expressly disclaims all warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the Nikkei 225 Index or any data included in the Nikkei 225 Index. Nihon disclaims responsibility for all claims whatsoever, including claims that arise out of the accident or negligence of Nihon, its related corporations and their servants and agents or acts of third parties. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Nihon have any liability in connection with the Notes or otherwise for any special, punitive, directed or consequential damages (including loss of profits), even if notified of the possibility of such damages. While Nihon currently employs a defined methodology to calculate the Nikkei 225 Index, no assurance can be given that Nihon will not modify or change such methodology in a manner that may affect any amount of Index Interest which may be payable to the holders. Nihon is under no obligation to continue the calculation and dissemination of the Nikkei 225 Index. Neither the Bank nor any investment dealer, broker or agent selling the Notes, including the Underwriter, shall have any responsibility for the calculation and dissemination of the Nikkei 225 Index (except as P-11