Scotiabank provides a broad range of retail, commercial, corporate, investment and international banking services to millions of customers around the globe. Through branches and offices in some 50 countries, the 48,000 employees of the Scotiabank Group and its affiliates deliver unparalleled service.

Since welcoming our first customers in 1832, Scotiabank has enjoyed continued success by building on traditional core strengths – risk management, cost control, diversification, customer satisfaction and great employees. Our goal is to be the best and most successful Canadian-based international financial services group.

Community Involvement

We are also committed to helping build the communities in which we do business – in Canada and around the world – by dedicating both financial and human resources to help meet today’s social needs. In 2004, the Bank contributed more than $33 million to numerous organizations, including direct donations and community support.

Our Core Businesses

Scotiabank has built long-term value and recorded consistent earnings growth by building on its core strengths and by executing exceptionally well in its core businesses. These include Domestic Banking (including Wealth Management), International Banking and Scotia Capital, Scotiabank Group’s corporate and investment banking operations.