Scotia Capital today announced the hiring of New-York-based John Stracquadanio to serve alongside Patrick Blessing as Co-Head of the Global Prime Brokerage business. "John Stracquadanio is a...

On July 25, 2010, hundreds of cyclists will stream through the streets of Toronto, beginning their annual six-day trek to Montreal. The Friends For Life Bike Rally, presented by Scotiabank, will...

- World potash shipments normalize after last year's slump, but significant price recovery awaits 2011. TORONTO, July 21 /CNW/ - After tumbling in May, Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index, which...

Scotiabank today announced an increase of one quarter of one per cent in its Canadian dollar prime lending rate. The new rate is 2.75 per cent, effective Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

Scotia Asset Management L.P. today announced a portfolio advisor change to one of its funds. Effective August 30, 2010, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (Thornburg) will become sub-advisor...

Scotia Asset Management L.P. today announced a portfolio advisor change to one of its funds. Effective August 30, 2010, Hermes Sourcecap Limited (Hermes Sourcecap) will become portfolio advisor...

The Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN) opened online registration for its 7th annual employer conference today. This year's conference, "ACTION Makes It Happen", presented in partnership...

Soca artists, pan orchestrators and mas dancers in 'full' costume took over Yonge and Dundas square today to officially kick-off Scotiabank Caribana in its 43rd year, and announce the upcoming...

Catalyst Canada today announced their selections for the Catalyst Canada Honours, recognizing Canadian corporate leaders' commitment to the promotion of women in business. In the Human...

- Survey reveals more than 60 per cent of B.C. residents could benefit from saving an additional $1,500 a year VANCOUVER, July 13 /CNW/ - Saving for the unexpected is the primary reason that...

- Survey reveals nearly three quarters of Prairie residents could benefit from saving an additional $1,500 annually CALGARY, July 13 /CNW/ - Nearly half (46 per cent) of those living in Alberta,...

Nearly all Ontario residents (96 per cent) feel much better when they have money set aside for the unexpected and having rainy day money is the primary reason that they save (41 per cent),...

- Survey reveals saving an extra $1,500 a year could have the biggest positive impact on Quebecers MONTREAL, July 13 /CNW/ - Ninety-three per cent of Quebec residents agree that they feel much...

- Survey reveals saving an extra $1,500 a year could make a difference to majority of Atlantic Canadians HALIFAX, July 13 /CNW/ - Over half of Atlantic Canadians (51 per cent) say that saving for...

- Bank launches program to encourage Canadians to begin saving - Valerie Pringle, Scotiabank Saving Ambassador, to talk savings with Canadians from coast to coast TORONTO, July 13 /CNW/ - To view...

Scotiabank Caribana today launched a new way for Festival participants to enjoy Toronto's most historic celebration of Caribbean culture. For the first-time, Smartphone users will be able to...

Global car sales growth moderated in May and June, but sales in North America are still in the relative fast lane, according to the latest Global Auto Report released today by Scotia Economics....

Scotiabank announced today the following changes in the Bank's posted residential mortgage interest rates, effective July 7, 2010: - three-year closed 4.70 per cent (decreases by 0.10 per cent) -...

Scotia Asset Management L.P. announced June total long-term net sales of $147 million for ScotiaFunds, with total net redemptions of $23 million. Total assets under management on a year-over-year...

Scotiabank today announced the official launch of a once-in-a-lifetime CFL experience for kids between the ages of 7 - 14. The Scotiabank Kid Captain experience allows young football enthusiasts...

After surging in April, Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index, which measures price trends in 32 of Canada's major exports, lost considerable ground in May, dropping 4.6 per cent month-over-month...

Scotiabank has been recognized as the Best Trade Bank in Central America and the Caribbean by Trade Finance magazine for the second year in a row. The magazine also named Scotiabank the Best...

Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge, Alberta cruised to a convincing win in the men's half marathon division at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K today with a time of 1:03:51. Kangogo finished...

Mason Raymond, forward for the Vancouver Canucks will be in attendance at the 12th annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday June 27th to cheer on more than 5,000 runners as they...

Mason Raymond, forward for the Vancouver Canucks will be in attendance at the 12th annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday June 27th to cheer on more than 5,000 runners as they...

Scotiabank announced today the following changes in the Bank's posted residential mortgage interest rates, effective June 26, 2010: - six-month flexible closed 4.95 per cent (decreases by 0.10 per...

The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k will take place in Vancouver on Sunday, June 27 starting at 7:00 a.m. Come out and cheer on the more than 5,000 runners participating and raising money...

Mason Raymond, forward for the Vancouver Canucks will be in attendance at the 12th annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday June 27th to cheer on more than 5,000 runners as they...

Race participants aim to raise $400,000 for 29 charities in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge VANCOUVER, June 23 /CNW/ - Lethbridge's star and native Kenyan, Kip Kangogo and Toronto's...

More than $2.5 million to be raised for 115 charities at Toronto's premiere marathon TORONTO, June 21 /CNW/ - What began as a victorious run by the legendary soldier Pheidippides in Athens 2,500...

Virtually every province and sector of the Canadian economy has rebounded sharply, building on the momentum that first emerged in the latter half of 2009 and accelerated into 2010, according to...

Thousands of Canadians join Rick Hansen's journey towards a fully inclusive and accessible world VANCOUVER, June 14 /CNW/ - In the 25 years since his legendary Man In Motion World Tour captured...

New Scotiabank 'EcoLiving' program and website help consumers navigate through complexity of 'green' products, services and government rebates TORONTO, June 14 /CNW/ - To view this Social Media...

10th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way draws 1,200 in support of the community TORONTO, June 10 /CNW/ - Tonight, the Toronto streets were infested with "rats" as 1,200 runners scurried...

Scotiabank today announced the launch of a new ScotiaGold Passport Visa travel booking website. The online initiative allows ScotiaGold Passport Visa customers to log on in a safe and secure...

Over a thousand runners will be scurrying through the downtown streets for our community tomorrow night as part of the 10th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way. Many of the racers will be...

Scotia Asset Management L.P. announced May total net sales of $74 million for ScotiaFunds, with long term net sales of $85 million. Total assets under management on a year-over-year basis increased by

Scotiabank today announced an increase of one quarter of one per cent in its Canadian dollar prime lending rate. The new rate is 2.5 per cent, effective Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Scotiabank today declared a dividend on the outstanding shares of the Bank for the quarter ending July 31, 2010, as follows, payable on July 28, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of...

Second quarter financial measures compared to the same period a year ago: - Earnings per share (diluted) of $1.02, compared to $0.81 - Net income of $1,097 million, versus $872 million - Return on...

Scotiabank will announce details of its second quarter results on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Second Quarter Results News Release ----------------------------------- - A news release of the second...

Strong sales gains have driven the global auto industry back to profitability, according to the latest Global Auto Report released today by Scotia Economics. "The five largest auto manufacturers...

- Inaugural Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge raises over $250,000 for 19 charities - CALGARY, May 30 /CNW/ - Ellie Greenwood of Banff, Alberta cruised to a convincing win in the women's marathon...

The 46th annual Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, half-marathon, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races will take place in Calgary this Sunday, May 30, 2010. Close to 9,000 competitors are expected to take...

- World oil demand will recover in 2010, despite Euro zone austerity measures slowing global growth prospects. TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index, which measures price...

Race participants aim to raise funds for 19 charities in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge CALGARY, May 28 /CNW/ - Victoria's Nancy Baxendale and Jason Loutitt hope to be first across the...

The Scotiabank Vancouver Calgary Marathon will take place in Calgary on Sunday, May 30, starting at 7:00 a.m. Come out and cheer on the more than 9,000 runners participating and raising money for...

'Friends For Life' Bike Clinic to Support Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ - Tires will be pumped and chains cleaned at a clinic for cyclists in Toronto's Financial...

The 46th annual Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, half-marathon, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races will take place in Calgary this Sunday, May 30, 2010. Close to 9,000 competitors are expected to take...

Scotiabank President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Waugh today acknowledged his support for the federal government's move to introduce legislation to create a national securities regulator....