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2007 marked Scotiabank's 175th anniversary. Founded in 1832, we began with one small four-person office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Today our international network consists of more than 2,100 branches and offices in over 50 countries on five continents.
To recognize the Bank's past, present and future, monthly articles were published detailing our history.
January - Laying the Foundation
Our early beginnings on Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
February - From Local Bank to National Institution
On the eve of the 20th century Scotiabank had a strong base in the Maritimes as well as the start of a national and international network.
March - Lending a Helping Hand
Scotiabankers help their neighbours. Scotiabank's 175 year history has many examples of how we lend a helping hand in times of trouble.
April - They Built a Great Bank
Thomas Fyshe, H.C. McLeod, H.A. Richardson, and Sir George Burn are four examples of top executives who built a great bank and then gave it to us to run.
May - Crossing the Continent
The amalgamations of the early 20th century established Scotiabank as a national institution. Read how expansion occurred across the West.
June - The Best Canadian-based International Financial Services Company
Halifax, with its position at the vertex of the Atlantic trade triangle, was a natural location for the growth of a Canadian-based internationally successful company.
July - Scotiabank at Confederation: A Snapshot
Scotiabank was 45 years old when Canada became a nation in 1867.
August - Women in Banking: A Case Study of Scotiabank
September - A History of Trust
A look at Scotiabank’s trust companies, acquired companies, and how they all came together to form Scotiatrust.
October - Scotia Capital Inc.
History of ScotiaMcLeod, ScotiaMocatta and Scotia Waterous, divisions of Scotiabank Group that come together to form Scotia Capital Inc.
November - For King & Country
To remember those from The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) and its merged companies for their war efforts.
December - Holiday Traditions
Two holiday traditions that defined and informed our holiday traditions date from 1951 and 1985: the Bank’s annual holiday tree and the Annual Teddy Bear Campaign.
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