Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets

Name

Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets

Legal name

The Bank of Nova Scotia

Website

https://gbm.scotiabank.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets is the wholesale banking arm of The Bank of Nova Scotia, providing corporate, investment banking, advisory, financing, trading, and transaction banking services to institutional and corporate clients across 20+ countries, with a North American corridor strategy spanning Canada, U.S., and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking & Capital Markets

NAICS

Commercial Banking (522110), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

National Commercial Banks (6021), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE), Import & Buyer Finance (Import Loans, Trade Loans) (FSABAHAH)

Keywords

• Corporate banking services
• Investment banking advisory
• Capital markets access
• Global transaction banking
• Sales and trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lending and Credit Services: Provides credit facilities, loans, and financing solutions to corporate and commercial clients
2. Transaction Banking: Global transaction banking services including cash management, payments, and trade finance
3. Investment Banking Advisory: Advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, capital markets strategy, and corporate finance
4. Capital Markets Access: Access to equity and debt capital markets for issuers and investors
5. Sales and Trading: Trading in equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets
6. Research and Market Commentary: Market insights and research providing thought leadership to drive client business forward
7. Sustainable Finance: ESG-linked financing and sustainable finance solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets is the wholesale banking arm of The Bank of Nova Scotia, providing corporate, investment banking, and capital markets services to corporate, institutional, and government clients across the Americas. The division delivers lending, transaction banking, M&A and capital markets advisory, sales and trading in equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives, prime brokerage, sustainable finance, and equity research through dedicated relationship managers and product specialists.

Product overview

Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets is a full-service investment banking and capital markets division of The Bank of Nova Scotia. The offering consists of a unified platform of advisory, financing, markets, and transaction banking services organized around Global Capital Markets, Advisory, Financing, Global Transaction Banking, Research and Market Commentary, Sustainable Finance, Investor Solutions, Prime Services, and Sales and Trading. The portfolio includes proprietary digital platforms—ScotiaRED (equity research and trading), ScotiaConnect Digital Banking, and the Prime Services Portal—alongside dedicated Corporate Access programs and the Market Points podcast series for thought leadership content. ScotiaRED provides institutional clients with real-time equity research and execution, while the Corporate Access service arranges investor-corporate engagement via roadshows and conferences. The division operates across Canada, the U.S. (since 1885), and Mexico, positioning the North American corridor as its core strategic platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scotia Capital Inc. The Canadian legal entity within Scotiabank's Global Banking & Markets division providing securities services, regulated by CIRO and member of CIPF.
• ScotiaRED
• ScotiaConnect
• Prime Services
• Market Points Podcast
• The Scotiabank Women Initiative
• ScotiaMocatta
• Scotia Waterous

Products and services

• Global Capital Markets Provides access to capital markets for equity and debt issuance, underwriting, and market participation for corporate and institutional clients.
• Advisory Services Investment banking advisory covering mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and corporate finance guidance for clients across industries.
• Financing Lending and credit solutions including structured finance, leveraged buyouts, and project financing across North America and Latin America.
• Global Transaction Banking Cash management, trade finance, liquidity solutions, and cross-border payment services for corporate clients.
• Research and Market Commentary Equity research, fixed income analysis, economic research, and market insights produced by Scotiabank analysts across global markets.
• Sustainable Finance ESG-linked financing, green bonds, social bonds, and sustainability-linked loans to support clients' environmental and social objectives.
• Investor Solutions Structured products, derivatives, and custom investment solutions for institutional and high-net-worth investors.
• Prime Services Prime brokerage services including securities lending, financing, and execution services for hedge funds and institutional clients.
• Sales and Trading Sales and execution of equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivatives across North American and international markets.
• ScotiaRED Equity Research and Trading Platform Scotiabank's online equity research and trading platform providing real-time market data, equity research reports, and direct trading execution for institutional investors.
• Corporate Access Customized non-deal roadshows, strategic planning initiatives, industry conferences, site visits, expert panels, and bespoke investor engagement programs connecting corporate management teams with institutional investors.
• ScotiaConnect Digital Banking Digital banking platform for corporate clients to access lending, transaction services, and capital markets solutions.
• ScotiaMocatta Precious and Base Metals Trading Precious and base metals trading business of The Bank of Nova Scotia, operating under the ScotiaMocatta trademark.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Maple Financial Holdings, Inc. (MapleMark Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Scotiabank entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, Inc., parent company of MapleMark Bank. MapleMark Bank is a commercial banking services bank primarily operating in Dallas, Texas. The acquisition will enable Scotiabank to offer FDIC deposit insurance to clients and strengthen mortgage capital markets activities and deposit growth strategy in the U.S.
• InBestflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026InBest and Chile's Ministry of Finance organized Chile Day 2026, with Scotiabank as lead sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. The event connects government officials, leading investors, financial institutions, and business executives to discuss Chile's economic outlook, investment climate, green finance, pension reform, and regulatory priorities.
• Chile Ministry of FinanceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Chile Day 2026, connecting international investors with Chile's capital markets opportunities. Scotiabank has been present in Chile for 35 years as a key partner in the country's financial ecosystem.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TD Securities: TD Securities is the wholesale banking arm of Toronto-Dominion Bank, another Big Five Canadian bank with a strong U.S. retail and commercial footprint that complements its capital markets business. It competes head-to-head with Scotiabank GBM in DCM, ECM, FX, and advisory across North America.
• RBC Capital Markets: RBC Capital Markets is the investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada and the largest Canadian bank by market cap. It offers a similar full-service platform spanning advisory, lending, equities, fixed income, and transaction banking, and is Scotiabank GBM's most direct Canadian competitor across most product lines.
• National Bank Financial Markets: National Bank Financial Markets is the wholesale arm of National Bank of Canada. Smaller than the Big Five but offering an overlapping Canadian-focused investment banking and capital markets platform, it competes directly with Scotiabank GBM for mid-market Canadian mandates.
• CIBC Capital Markets: CIBC Capital Markets is the wholesale banking arm of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a Big Five Canadian bank. It offers comparable advisory, lending, and capital markets services with a similar Canadian-anchored client base, making it a direct peer across most GBM product lines.
• BMO Capital Markets: BMO Capital Markets is the corporate and investment banking arm of Bank of Montreal, another Canadian Big Five bank with a comparable North American corridor push, particularly in the U.S. mid-market. It directly competes with Scotiabank GBM in advisory, lending, sales & trading, and capital markets.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank with strong equity capital markets, advisory, and institutional securities franchises. It overlaps with Scotiabank GBM's advisory, equities, prime brokerage, and sustainable finance product set.
• Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment bank with deep capabilities in M&A advisory, ECM, DCM, and FICC trading. It competes with Scotiabank GBM for league-table position on large-cap North American and cross-border mandates.
• HSBC: HSBC is a globally diversified bank with a particularly strong cross-border transaction banking, FX, and trade finance franchise. Like Scotiabank GBM, it leverages an international footprint to serve corporate clients with cross-border banking and capital markets needs.
• JPMorgan Chase: JPMorgan is the largest U.S. bulge bracket investment bank with a full-service global corporate & investment banking platform. It competes with Scotiabank GBM on the largest M&A, ECM, DCM, and FX mandates in North America and globally.
• Bank of America: Bank of America is a U.S. bulge bracket bank with a global corporate and investment banking franchise. While much larger and broader than Scotiabank GBM, it competes across the same advisory, lending, sales & trading, and transaction banking products for North American corporate and institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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