Scotiabank Timeline

2017 - Sustainable Investing Tools - Scotia iTrade announces Canada's first sustainable investing tools for direct investors.

The new tools provide detailed environmental, social and governance data for companies allowing iTrade users to conduct their own sustainability research.

2017 - EV Charging Stations

Scotiabank begins installing electric vehicle charging stations at select Scotiabank branches.

2017 - Legacy Spaces - Scotiabank opens its first Legacy Space, in its office in Toronto. A project of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, the spaces are a place where people can come together, learn, and engage in impactful discussions about reconciliation.

Scotiabank has since also opened Legacy Spaces in select branches. Image by Ludwing Durante.

2018 - Price of Equality - On International Womenā€™s Day, Scotiabank Peru launches a campaign to draw attention to the countryā€™s wage gap, the largest in Latin America.

Working with retail partners, women paying with a Scotiabank card are offered 29.2% off their purchases, equivalent to the value of their reduced earnings.

2018 - Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited

On May 1 Scotiabank announces that it has acquired Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited, one of Canada's leading independent investment firms.

2018 - Citibank - Scotiabankā€™s Colombian subsidiary, Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., acquires the consumer and small and medium enterprise operations of Citibank in Colombia.

This acquisition enhances the Bank's strategic position by making it the market-leader in credit cards.

2018 - Scotiabank Arena - In July, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) rebrands the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors as Scotiabank Arena.

The 20-year deal is part of an expanded sponsorship and philanthropic partnership between MLSE and Scotiabank.

2018 - BBVA Chile - Scotiabank acquires 68.19% interest in Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile (BBVA Chile).

This transaction doubles Scotiabankā€™s presence in Chile and creates the 3rd largest private bank in the country.

2018 - MD Financial Management - Scotiabank acquires MD Financial Management, Canada's leading provider of financial services to physicians and their families.

It will operate as a distinct, stand-alone brand within Scotia Wealth Management.

2018 - Scotiabank Women Initiative - Scotiabank launches The Scotiabank Women Initiativeā„¢, a comprehensive program designed to advance women-led businesses in Canada.

It seeks to address the significant challenges female entrepreneurs face by providing access to capital, education and mentorship.

2018 - Internal Carbon Price - Scotiabank implements an internal carbon price. The money is reinvested into energy efficiency initiatives such as HVAC replacement and solar panel installation to help meet GHG reduction targets.

The initial price was set at $15 per tonne of C02 but has since been raised.

2019 - Banco Dominicano del Progreso - Scotiabank acquires 97.44% of Banco Dominicano del Progreso (BDP), a bank with operations in the Dominican Republic.

Scotiabank integrates BDP into its existing operations.


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