The Bank of Nova Scotia, popularly known as Scotiabank, was founded in 1832 and is one of North America's leading financial institutions. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, it employs over 90,000 people as of 2023.

Scotiabank is a premier provider of a diverse range of banking and financial services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and corporate and investment banking. With a strong presence in the Americas and the Caribbean, in 2022, Scotiabank reported a revenue of CAD $31.3 billion, solidifying its leading position in the sector.