Scotiabank named Bank of the Year in Guyana by The Banker magazine

Georgetown, December 2, 2014 – Scotiabank was recently named the Bank of the Year in Guyana by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication. This is fifth time the Bank has been recognized by the publication.

“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 Amanda St. Aubyn, Guyana Country Manager. “Scotiabank has had a presence in Guyana for more than 45 years and we’re proud to be known for our customer service and for delivering superior results for our shareholders.”

The Bank was also named Bank of the Year by The Banker in Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.

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, services and community work, including:

  • Bank of The Year in the Caribbean from LatinFinance;
  • World’s Best Consumer Internet Bank in 21 countries across the Caribbean including Guyana by Global Finance along with regional recognitions in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean;
  • Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Awards for Business Excellence – Community Investment

This year, Scotiabank was also named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

About Scotiabank 

Scotiabank has been part of the Caribbean since 1889 and is a leading bank in the region, with operations in 21 countries. Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada’s most international bank. Through our team of more than 86,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates offer a broad range of products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking to over 21 million customers. With assets of $792 billion (as at July 31, 2014), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York (BNS) Exchanges. Scotiabank distributes the Bank's media releases using Marketwired. For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.