Nassau, The Bahamas – Scotiabank was named the Bank of the Year in The Bahamas by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. Managing Director, Sean Albert, was on hand in London in accept the award on behalf of Scotiabank, who also captured the The Banker’s Bank of the Year in Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.

“We are proud of this award because it is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and their focus on providing sound financial advice and good service to our customers,” said Sean Albert. “Scotiabank has had a presence in The Bahamas for almost 60 years and in the Caribbean for 120 years. We’re proud to be known for providing personalized financial solutions to our customers and for delivering superior results for our shareholders.”

The Banker selects 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’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 in 21 countries across the Caribbean including The

Bahamas by Global Finance along with regional recognitions in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean;

· This year, Scotiabank was also named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces

by the Great Place to Work® Institute.