Should I buy or sell Bank of Nova Scotia stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BNS shares. View BNS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia's stock. Their BNS share price targets range from $66.00 to $70.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $68.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BNS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BNS shares performed in 2024?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $48.69 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BNS shares have decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $46.54. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 30,220,000 shares, an increase of 18.3% from the March 15th total of 25,550,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,070,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 14.6 days. Currently, 2.5% of the company's stock are sold short. View Bank of Nova Scotia's Short Interest .

When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024. View our BNS earnings forecast .

How were Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings last quarter?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The bank reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.06. The bank had revenue of $14.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.01 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia had a net margin of 10.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.51%. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.37 earnings per share.

How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.7843 per share on Friday, April 26th. This represents a $3.14 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.74%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. Read our dividend analysis for BNS .

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock?

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.27% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BNS .

What ETFs hold Bank of Nova Scotia's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) stock in their portfolio include JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF (BBCA) , Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) , BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) , Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) , Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID) , SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV) , iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) and Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (AVIV) .

What is Brian J. Porter's approval rating as Bank of Nova Scotia's CEO?

1,585 employees have rated Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Porter on Glassdoor.com . Brian J. Porter has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of Nova Scotia own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T) , Freehold Royalties (FRU) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Pfizer (PFE) , Royal Bank of Canada (RY) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Intel (INTC) .

Who are Bank of Nova Scotia's major shareholders?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cardinal Capital Management Inc. (0.16%), Addenda Capital Inc. (0.10%), Nexus Investment Management ULC (0.06%), Cardinal Capital Management (0.00%), International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.00%) and Eldred Rock Partners LLC (0.00%).

How do I buy shares of Bank of Nova Scotia?

Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Bank of Nova Scotia have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of Nova Scotia: 1832 Asset Management L.P., BBVA Chile, BNS Asia Limited, BNS International (Bahamas) Limited, BNS International (Panama) S.A., BNS Investments Inc., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., Colfondos, Grupo BNS de Costa Rica S.A., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. de C.V., Hollis Canadian Bank, HollisWealth Inc., Howard Weil, Jarislowsky Fraser, Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, MD Financial, MD Financial Management Inc., Montreal Trust Company of Canada, National Trust Company, National Trustco Inc., Nova Scotia Inversiones Limitada, Profuturo AFP S.A., RoyNat Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc., Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Scotia Holdings (US) Inc., Scotia International Limited, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, Scotia Life Insurance Company, Scotia Mortgage Corporation, Scotia Securities Inc., Scotiabanc Inc., Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited, Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited, Scotiabank (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, Scotiabank (Panama) S.A., Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd., Scotiabank Anguilla Limited, Scotiabank Barbados Limited, Scotiabank Brasil S.A. Banco Multiplo, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Ltd., Scotiabank Chile S.A., Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., Scotiabank El Salvador S.A., Scotiabank Europe plc, Scotiabank Peru Holding S.A., Scotiabank Peru S.A.A., Scotiabank Republica Dominicana S.A., Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Scotiabank Uruguay S.A., Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, Tangerine Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad, The Bank of Nova Scotia International Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited. Read More

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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$46.47

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Volume: 826,063 shs
Average Volume: 2.11 million shs
Market Capitalization: $56.80 billion

P/E Ratio: 10.28
Dividend Yield: 3.40%
Price Target: $68.00

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Bank of Nova Scotia MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Reduce
1.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 46.1% Upside
$68.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.48% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.87
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.53%
From $4.90 to $5.22 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.26 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

593rd out of 835 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

148th out of 173 stocks

2.9

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Bank of Nova Scotia has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Bank of Nova Scotia has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.48% of the float of Bank of Nova Scotia has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Bank of Nova Scotia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 14.6, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Bank of Nova Scotia has recently increased by 18.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Bank of Nova Scotia pays a meaningful dividend of 3.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Bank of Nova Scotia does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 34.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Bank of Nova Scotia will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.27% next year. This indicates that Bank of Nova Scotia will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BNS.

2.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Bank of Nova Scotia has a news sentiment score of 0.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Bank of Nova Scotia this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 54 people have searched for BNS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 10 people have added Bank of Nova Scotia to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Bank of Nova Scotia insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
49.13% of the stock of Bank of Nova Scotia is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Bank of Nova Scotia are expected to grow by 6.53% in the coming year, from $4.90 to $5.22 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 10.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.69.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 10.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.68.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia has a PEG Ratio of 1.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Bank of Nova Scotia Stock (NYSE:BNS)

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Ex-Dividend for 1/29 Dividend: 1/02/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/29/2024
Last Earnings: 2/27/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/26 Dividend: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/26/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/22/2024
Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:BNS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 9631
Web: www.scotiabank.com
Phone: (416) 866-6161
Fax: 416-866-3750
Employees: 89,483
Year Founded: 1832

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $68.00
High Stock Price Target: $70.00
Low Stock Price Target: $66.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +45.9%
Consensus Rating: Reduce
Rating Score (0-4): 1.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.52
Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.31
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.51
P/E Growth: 1.57
Net Income: $5.49 billion
Net Margins: 10.71%
Pretax Margin: 13.09%
Return on Equity: 11.51%
Return on Assets: 0.58%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.56
Current Ratio: 1.03
Quick Ratio: 1.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $52.53 billion
Price / Sales: 1.08
Cash Flow: $6.08 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.67
Book Value: $43.11 per share
Price / Book: 1.08

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,222,190,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $56.98 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.04

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Key Executives

Mr. L. Scott Thomson (Age 54)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $2.8M
Mr. Rajagopal Viswanathan
Group Head & CFO
Mr. Francisco Alberto Aristeguieta Silva (Age 59)
Group Head of International Banking
Comp: $1.43M
Dr. Michael Zerbs Ph.D.
Group Head of Technology & Operations
Mr. John McCartney
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Ian Arellano
Executive VP & General Counsel
Ms. Nicole Frew
Executive VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Meigan Terry
Senior VP, Chief Sustainability of Social Impact & Communications Officer
Ms. Jenny Poulos
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Anya M. Schnoor B.A.
M.B.A., Executive Vice President of Caribbean, Central America

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Should I Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock? BNS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia:

The Bank of Nova Scotia has a strong international presence, operating in various countries which can provide diversification benefits to investors.
The company offers a wide range of banking products and services, including wealth management solutions, catering to different client needs and preferences.
Recent investments by institutional investors like First Manhattan Co., Toroso Investments LLC, and Power Corp of Canada indicate confidence in the bank's growth potential.
The Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price has shown resilience and potential for growth, making it an attractive option for investors seeking capital appreciation.
The bank's established history since 1832 and its headquarters in Toronto, Canada, reflect stability and longevity in the financial industry.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia for these reasons:

The banking industry is subject to regulatory changes and economic fluctuations, which can impact the bank's profitability and operations.
Intense competition in the banking sector, both domestically and internationally, may pose challenges for The Bank of Nova Scotia in maintaining market share and profitability.
While institutional investments can be positive indicators, they also come with risks as market conditions and investor sentiments can change rapidly.
Global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions could affect the bank's international operations and expose it to additional risks.
Investors should carefully consider the bank's exposure to different markets and assess potential risks associated with currency fluctuations and geopolitical events.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Bank of Nova Scotia pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BNS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bank of Nova Scotia stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BNS shares.
View BNS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia's stock. Their BNS share price targets range from $66.00 to $70.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $68.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BNS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BNS shares performed in 2024?: Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $48.69 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BNS shares have decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $46.54.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Bank of Nova Scotia?: Bank of Nova Scotia saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 30,220,000 shares, an increase of 18.3% from the March 15th total of 25,550,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,070,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 14.6 days. Currently, 2.5% of the company's stock are sold short.
View Bank of Nova Scotia's Short Interest.
When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024.
View our BNS earnings forecast.
How were Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings last quarter?: The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The bank reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.06. The bank had revenue of $14.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.01 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia had a net margin of 10.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.51%. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.37 earnings per share.
How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia?: Bank of Nova Scotia announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.7843 per share on Friday, April 26th. This represents a $3.14 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.74%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.78.
Read our dividend analysis for BNS.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock?: Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.27% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BNS.

What ETFs hold Bank of Nova Scotia's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) stock in their portfolio include JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF (BBCA), Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI), BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD), Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY), Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID), SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV), iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) and Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (AVIV).
What is Brian J. Porter's approval rating as Bank of Nova Scotia's CEO?: 1,585 employees have rated Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Porter on Glassdoor.com. Brian J. Porter has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of Nova Scotia own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T), Freehold Royalties (FRU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Pfizer (PFE), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Intel (INTC).
Who are Bank of Nova Scotia's major shareholders?: Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cardinal Capital Management Inc. (0.16%), Addenda Capital Inc. (0.10%), Nexus Investment Management ULC (0.06%), Cardinal Capital Management (0.00%), International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.00%) and Eldred Rock Partners LLC (0.00%).
How do I buy shares of Bank of Nova Scotia?: Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Bank of Nova Scotia have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of Nova Scotia: 1832 Asset Management L.P., BBVA Chile, BNS Asia Limited, BNS International (Bahamas) Limited, BNS International (Panama) S.A., BNS Investments Inc., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., Colfondos, Grupo BNS de Costa Rica S.A., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. de C.V., Hollis Canadian Bank, HollisWealth Inc., Howard Weil, Jarislowsky Fraser, Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, MD Financial, MD Financial Management Inc., Montreal Trust Company of Canada, National Trust Company, National Trustco Inc., Nova Scotia Inversiones Limitada, Profuturo AFP S.A., RoyNat Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc., Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Scotia Holdings (US) Inc., Scotia International Limited, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, Scotia Life Insurance Company, Scotia Mortgage Corporation, Scotia Securities Inc., Scotiabanc Inc., Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited, Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited, Scotiabank (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, Scotiabank (Panama) S.A., Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd., Scotiabank Anguilla Limited, Scotiabank Barbados Limited, Scotiabank Brasil S.A. Banco Multiplo, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Ltd., Scotiabank Chile S.A., Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., Scotiabank El Salvador S.A., Scotiabank Europe plc, Scotiabank Peru Holding S.A., Scotiabank Peru S.A.A., Scotiabank Republica Dominicana S.A., Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Scotiabank Uruguay S.A., Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, Tangerine Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad, The Bank of Nova Scotia International Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited.
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