Private Banking

Sophisticated simplicity

Because no one ever said “I want to bank more”, here’s banking that’s designed to be swift, satisfying and personalized to your needs. As a Private Banking client you’ll experience attentive and discreet service, a suite of preferential solutions impeccably designed to build, preserve and transfer your wealth, as well as customized lending services to effortlessly access maximum liquidity when you need it.

Latest Thinking

A selection of some the best thinking from around the world for your life, your business and your future. Updated regularly.

Arts And Culture

In $800-million deal, Air Canada Centre will become Scotiabank Arena

The home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors has officially been renamed Scotiabank Arena, as Canada Day marks the start of the Bank of Nova Scotia’s 20-year venture to burnish its brand and attract new customers.

Your Business

Preparing financially for a career change

Making a career change can be scary. With thoughtful planning, hard work, and a mind open to change, you can find the career you love.

Enriched Thinking

How does the human element influence the stock market?

A new study underscores how important states of mind can be to investing, raising questions about individual investing.

Art And Culture

Hidden Canada: Your annual travel guide to the country’s undiscovered gems and experiences

From glamping in the Halifax harbour to a safari experience in the Arctic, these hidden gems are 10 of the best reasons to travel in Canada

Arts And Culture

5 interdisciplinary artists shortlisted for $100K Sobey Art Award

Five young, interdisciplinary artists tackling themes such as Indigenous history and culture, the impact of technology and the notions of memory and storytelling have been shortlisted for Canada's prestigious Sobey Art Award.

Private Banking is provided by The Bank of Nova Scotia

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a medical professional and her husband is retired, having sold his software business to a multinational corporation recently.

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David

David recently retired from his position as senior partner at the largest law firm in Montreal.

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Daniel

Daniel is a senior vice president with one of Canada’s largest mining companies. His wife, Denise, runs her own interior design consulting company.

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Richard

Richard works for one of the world’s leading luxury-automobile manufacturers and commutes often between offices in Canada and Mexico.

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Lisa

Lisa and her husband Dan run a successful retail clothing business, with a chain of seven stores across Canada.

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James

Over a period of 40 years, James and his wife Debbie built a business empire. He is looking to retire, transferring ownership of the business to a son.

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Ellen

Ellen is a married stay-at-home mother to three children. Her husband is an executive at a multi-national corporation.

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