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“Scotiabank has had a presence in BVI for more than 45 years and we are pleased to be recognized as Bank of the Year for maintaining a strong track record of delivering superior results,” saidJason Waters, Managing Director of Scotiabank BVI. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional employees in helping our customers uncover opportunities in a changing world.”

The Bank was also named Bank of the Year by The Banker in Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobagoand Canada.

The Bankerselects winners based on their ability to deliver shareholder returns and gain strategic advantage.The magazine is the world's longest running international banking magazine, recognized as a leading source of information on finance and investment around the globe.

“Scotiabank has had a proud presence in the Caribbean forclose to125 years and todaywe have the largest presence of any financial services company in the region,” said Bruce Bowen, Scotiabank’s Senior Vice President for the Caribbean Region. “We have achieved our success byhelpingour customers discover what’s possible with their finances.”

Scotiabank’s Caribbean operations have been recognized with numerous awards this year for their strength and stability as well as products and services, including:

Bank of The Year in the Caribbean from LatinFinance;

World’s Best Consumer Internet Bank in21 countries across the by Global Finance along with regional recognitions in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean;

And in 2012, The Banker named ScotiabankGlobal Bank of the Year and Bank of the Year in the Americas.