Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's
most international bank. With more than 58,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its
affiliates serve approximately 12 million customers in some 50 countries around
the world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and services including
personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With $412 billion in assets
(as at April 30, 2007), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges
(BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.