2009

• Scotia Capital: Leader in Equity Financing
  

  2009 has been a record year for Scotia Capital’s Equity Platform. We participated in 211 deals valued at C$8.5 billion and have led some of the largest equity financing transactions in Canadian history, in Canada’s most important industry sectors. For more details, please click here.

• Scotia Capital: Canada's Leader in Equity Financing
  

  According to recent Equity Financing League Tables, Scotia Capital has participated in the largest number of equity deals in Canada so far this year. And in the last 12 months, we have led some of the largest equity financing transactions in Canadian history. Despite challenging market conditions over the last year, we were able to continue to provide the valuable ideas and superb execution that matter most to our clients. For more details, please click here.

• Barry Wainstein interviewed by Global Finance
  

  In its October 2009 issue, the prestigious financial magazine Global Finance has published an interview with Barry Wainstein, Vice-Chairman, Deputy Head of Global Capital Markets and Global Head of Foreign Exchange and Precious Metals at Scotia Capital. In his interview, Barry shares his vision on what drives global FX markets in the current recessionary environment, the impact of central bank reserve diversification and the impact of the global economic recovery on the Canadian Dollar. To read the full article, please click here.

• Bloomberg names Scotia Capital the Best Canadian Currency Forecaster
  

  Bloomberg Markets magazine has ranked Scotia Capital's FX team as the Best Canadian Currency Forecaster and one of the Top 2 Global Leaders in its Top FX Forecasters Ranking (November 2009). We have also been ranked as the #1 global forecaster by currency pairs for Euro/Swiss and Dollar/Swiss. Please click here to read the full article.

• Scotiabank to Launch the ScotiaMocatta eStore in Canada – a New Full-Service Online Precious Metals Delivery Channel
  

  ScotiaMocatta and Scotiabank have launched a new Precious Metals delivery channel at www.scotiamocatta.com/eStore. The eStore provides customers with the opportunity to explore the world of precious metals as well as complete purchases in the comfort of their homes and all in one visit. The eStore has been designed to give live market pricing and access to exclusive Scotiabank and ScotiaMocatta gold and silver products. For more information, please click here to read the press release.

• ScotiaMocatta named Best Bullion Bank, 2009
  

  Scotiabank today announced ScotiaMocatta has been acknowledged as “Best Bullion Bank for 2009” by the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA), a major hub for gold and silver trading in India. The Best Bullion Bank award recognizes ScotiaMocatta’s ability to maintain a high standard of client service, a consistent supply of physical metals, a broad variety of competitive products and services, and incomparable expertise in bullion trading. For more information, please click here to read the press release.

• Expansion of the Global Equity Finance Group's U.S. stock lending business
  

  Scotia Capital announced the expansion of its Global Equity Finance Group's U.S. stock lending business through the addition of agent lending. The expansion complements Scotia Capital's recent successful launch of principal lending platforms in the UK and Asia. For more information, please see press release.

• Scotia Capital wins Three Global 2008 TopGun Banker Recognitions
  

  Brendon Wood International has recently recognized three Scotia Capital Managing Directors with the prestigious Global TopGun Banker (2008) designations. John Tkach - Head of Canadian Debt Capital Markets, Brian McChesney – Head of Structured Products and Mike Jackson – Scotia Waterous were all named as TopGun Bankers. This designation is based on client ratings of the banker’s performance on closed transactions in the year preceding the nomination. The ratings are received from more than 8400 active corporate clients in 40 countries.

• Scotia Capital Forms Strategic Alliance with NYFIX to Deliver Best-in-Class Indications of Interest Service
  

  Scotia Capital has announced a strategic alliance with NYFIX Inc. to deliver an independent, broker-neutral, best-in-class Indications of Interest (IOI) service to the Canadian equities market. Under this alliance, the next generation of Scotia's IOI service, TradeChat, will be powered by NYFIX's global IOI service, ioinet. For more information, please see the press release.

• Scotia Capital named Best Corporate/ Institutional Internet Bank in Canada
  

  Scotia Capital and Scotiabank have been named the Best Corporate/ Institutional Internet Bank in Canada for 2009 by Global Finance magazine. This award recognizes the Scotiabank Group's achievements in the area of information technology and our dedication to provide leading-edge web applications and platforms to serve our clients better. Please click here to read the press release.

• Scotia Capital acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor in CIC landmark deal
  

  China Investment Corporation has agreed to purchase on a private placement basis 101,304,474 Class B subordinate voting shares of Teck Resources Limited for C$17.21 per share. The aggregate purchase price will be US$ 1.5bn (or approximately C$ 1.74bn) in cash. Scotia Capital acted as the Exclusive Financial Advisor to CIC. For more information, please click here.

• Corporate Derivatives Team ranked #1 in Canada

  Scotia Capital’s Corporate Derivatives Team has once again been ranked #1 in Canada for 2009 by a prestigious independent third-party industry survey of Derivatives users. We ranked #1 on the overall Quality Index and five other categories. This recognition, coming for the seventh year in a row, signifies our consistent leadership, market insight and dedication to clients’ success.

• Scotia Capital Debt Capital Markets ranked #1 again

  The Scotia Capital Debt Capital Markets team has ranked number one in an independent third-party market survey in Canada for the third year in a row, 2009.

• Manulife Deal named Equity Deal of the Year in the Americas by The Banker

  The Banker magazine has released its Deals of the Year awards for 2008. The Manulife Financial deal, led by Scotia Capital, was named Equity Deal of the Year in the Americas. This week, Scotia Capital was also named Best Underwriter of the Year in North America by Acquisition Finance magazine. Please click here to read the announcement.

• Scotia Capital named the Best Investment Bank in Canada and Best in Infrastructure Globally

  On April 17, 2009, Global Finance magazine announced the winners of the Best Investment Bank awards for 2008. Scotia Capital was named the Best Investment Bank in Canada and the Best Bank in Infrastructure globally. This is a recognition of our industry leadership, market insight and dedication to clients’ success. Please click here to read the announcement.

• Scotia Capital wins FIVE Deal of the Year awards

  On March 5, 2009, Project Finance magazine announced Deal of the Year awards for 2008. Scotia Capital co-led or participated in 5 deals that won awards in the following categories:

  		·	North American PPP Deal of the Year: A30
  		·	North American Oil & Gas Deal of the Year: Southern Lights
  		·	North American Single Asset Power Deal of the Year: Kleen Power
  		·	North American Project Bond Deal of the Year: Capital Beltway
  		·	Latin American Acquisition Deal of the Year: Aerodom

• Bloomberg: Scotia Capital a member of "Bloomberg 20"

  Bloomberg Markets magazine has announced its prestigious "Bloomberg 20" ranking of the most successful global investment banks, based on fees earned in 2008. This year, Scotia Capital was included in this global roster of the top 20 most successful banks, with the best YOY growth rate among Canadian banks. 2008 was also a successful year for Self-Led Deals, where Scotia Capital came in well ahead of all Canadian banks. Scotiabank was also ranked as the second strongest bank in North America based on a composite of eight financial ratios.

• Acquisition of UBS Energy Assets

  Scotia Capital and Scotiabank have acquired select assets and employees from UBS Energy. The acquisition includes market-leading proprietary trading and analytical technology, and approximately 60 staff. The platform positions us to better serve clients. For more information, please see press release.

• Scotia Capital hosted its Annual Charity Trading Day on February 26, 2009

  On February 26, 2009, Scotia Capital hosted the annual Charity Trading Day, when all agency commissions generated from institutional equity trading are donated to charitable organizations helping kids and young people across Canada. Since Charity Trading Day began, Scotia Capital has donated over $5 million to various children's charities. Visit www.gbm.scotiabank.com/charitytradingday to learn more.

• Dealmakers: Successful year for Scotia Capital

  Scotia Capital’s equity team was recognized by The National Post for its lead role in Manulife Financial Corporation’s recent equity issue – one of the biggest equity issues in Canadian corporate history. Scotia Capital was also named the leader in the Canadian equity league table for financial services deals in 2008. This prestigious annual report also listed Scotia Capital as #1 Equity Underwriter in Canada for preferred shares. To read the article, please click here.

• Dealmakers: Scotia Waterous leverages Scotiabank’s reach

  In the annual Dealmakers Report, published on January 30, 2009, The National Post praised Scotia Waterous for its unique approach to providing M&A advisory services and for being ranked first globally by the number of deals in 2008. To read the full article, please click here.

• Scotia Capital ranks #1 in Bloomberg Canadian Corporate Debt Underwriting League Tables

  Scotia Capital has once again ranked number one in the 2008 Bloomberg Underwriter League Tables for Canadian Corporates Underwriting (Bonus). In 2008, Scotia Capital underwrote 83 transactions with a total value of almost $10.5 billion and increased market share to 17.8 per cent from 10.8 per cent. For more information, please see our ad or press release

• Scotia Capital creates Global Infrastructure Finance Group

  Scotia Capital announces the creation of the Global Infrastructure Finance group. This newly created business unit combines Scotia Capital's existing Infrastructure Advisory, Capital Markets and Lending groups into a single business unit providing full-service coverage for Canada, the United States and Latin America.  Please read the press release for more information

• Scotia Capital recognized as the Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Canada for the fifth year in a row

  For the fifth consecutive year, Scotia Capital’s Foreign Exchange team has been ranked first among Canadian banks by Global Finance magazine. This annual award praises Scotia Capital’s efforts in different areas, including transaction volume, market share, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies. To learn more, please read the press release and view our recent advertisement.