TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Brian Porter, Scotiabank's Group Head of International Banking will be presenting at the Barclays 2011 Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in New York. Mr. Porter's presentation, followed by a question and answer session, will start at 8:15 a.m. EDT.

A live audio broadcast will be available on the Investor Relations page at www.scotiabank.com.

About Scotiabank:

Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $567 billion (as at July 31, 2011), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.