BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce that its
new branch in Brampton is "green". Located at 1985 Cottrelle Boulevard at
McVean Drive, the new branch is a full-service banking centre that offers a
complete range of banking, borrowing and investment services. The new branch,
which is the twelfth Scotiabank branch in Brampton, is the latest Scotiabank
"green" branch, and was specifically designed to incorporate energy efficient
features and environmental design innovations that will help reduce energy
usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
    "At Scotiabank, we are always looking for ways to provide even better
service for our customers and the community," said Ahmad Dajani, Scotiabank
Vice-President for GTA West District. "Many of our customers tell us that they
like having the choice to bank at a conveniently located physical branch,
which is why we are pleased to offer them a new full-service location."
    "We are excited about the opening of this new green branch. Our team of
financial professionals looks forward to providing customers with a complete
range of personal and small business borrowing, investing, and wealth
management services, as well as excellent service and advice," said Shahzad
Khokhar, Branch Manager. "In addition to our branch network, our mobile sales
team will continue to visit customers at their homes to provide solutions to
help put a mortgage together."The new Scotiabank branch offers the following features and services:
    -   Convenient hours of operation: Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to
        4:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
        Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
    -   Personal banking services - including day-to-day banking, home
        ownership and borrowing solutions and long-term investment and
        financial planning solutions;
    -   Small Business banking services;
    -   Investment services from ScotiaMcLeod and Scotia Cassels;
    -   Professional estate and trust services available through Scotiatrust;
    -   A 24/7 drive-thru Automated Banking Machine facility;
    -   Two full service, 24/7 ABMs; and
    -   Staff available to serve customers in English, French, Punjabi,
        Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Swahili, Gujarati, Tamil, Sindhi, Dari, Italian
        and Portuguese."We are very pleased to offer extended and Saturday hours to accommodate
our customers' busy and varied schedules. True convenience means giving
customers options, so they can visit the branch when it works best for them -
whether at lunch time, after work or on the weekend," added Mr. Khokhar. "Our
team looks forward to meeting our neighbours and becoming an integral part of
our local community."
    In addition to banking services, the new branch is environmentally
friendly. It was specifically designed to reduce energy usage and greenhouse
gas emissions, and will allow branch staff and clients to benefit from
numerous environmentally friendly "green" features. This branch is designed to
meet a high environmental standard, as is the entire retail development in
which we have chosen to locate. Scotiabank is committed to being an
environmentally responsible part of the Brampton community.
    Scotiabank is focused on providing maximum choice and convenience for our
customers. Today, we are providing customers with anytime, anywhere
convenience through telephone banking, on-line banking and Automated Banking
Machines, as well as face-to-face service through branches, a mobile sales
force and other community-based options.

    Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 60,000 employees, Scotiabank
Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12.5 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 $462 billion in assets (as at July 31, 2008), Scotiabank trades on the
Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.