TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - It is more important than ever that the financial industry re-build and maintain the trust of customers.  Rick Waugh, Scotiabank President and CEO looks to further the discussion around risk management in the financial industry and speaks to why it matters - to consumers and for the economy.

Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 81,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates serve some 19 million customers in more than 55 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets of $670 billion (as at July 31, 2012), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.

SOURCE: Scotiabank