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What’s driving the IPO market in 2025? Drawing insights from a recent investor survey, Pete Gordon, Director, Equity Capital Markets, and Mark Mulroney, Vice Chair, Global Banking and Markets, explore the shift toward higher risk appetite, the role of private capital, and key factors influencing IPO performance. Listen to full episode: http://ms.spr.ly/6043UUKwJ #ScotiaMarketPoints

Scotiabank proudly congratulates our clients recognized in the 2024 LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards. We are also pleased to receive an Honorable Mention for our work on Eletrobras’ $750 million 2035 Bond. These accolades underscore the exceptional efforts, innovation and performance of leading sovereign, corporate and institutional issuers and borrowers who were active in the dynamic Latin American region during the year. http://ms.spr.ly/6040Uqkxu

Scotiabank is proud to have acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Purolator Inc. on its acquisition of Livingston International. Established in 1945 and serving as a trusted advisor to more than 30,000 customers, Livingston is one of the largest customs brokerages in North America, featuring full-service customs brokerage capabilities across multiple geographies. The acquisition expands Purolator's global logistics and trade expertise, increasing its service offering breadth and bolstering its cross-border and overseas capabilities. Scotiabank also acted as Joint Bookrunner & Co-Lead Arranger to Purolator in the transaction funding. Congratulations to the Consumer, Industrial and Retail Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions and Global Loan Syndications teams in Toronto. http://ms.spr.ly/6048UoHBE

Scotiabank congratulates CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe- (Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) on their largest-ever U.S. dollar bond issuance. This transaction attracted strong investor demand, marking CAF’s largest orderbook to date. Scotiabank is proud to have acted as Joint Lead Manager, leveraging our global capital markets expertise to achieve competitive pricing and reinforce CAF’s position in the Supranational, Sovereigns, and Agencies market. This milestone underscores CAF’s commitment to sustainable development and regional integration. We are pleased to support their mission and celebrate this significant achievement.

We would like to thank the participating companies and executives for attending the 6th Annual Scotiabank Growth Technology Conference. The event showcased Canada’s leading private technology companies and celebrated Canada’s vibrant tech ecosystem. It was a fantastic event, and we appreciate the meaningful discussions on the latest in technology, innovation, and success stories. 360insights,AlayaCare, Arteria AI, AudienceView,Blue J, Boosted.ai, Busbud,CapIntel, Cohere,Flare, Flipp, GeoComply, Geotab, GoBolt, Hopper, League, MobSquad, Neo Financial, Novisto, Petal, Prodigy Education, PureFacts Financial Solutions , Questrade Financial Group, RANOVUS Inc., Solink, Viral Nation, VOSKER, ZayZoon

The Scotiabank Women Initiative for Global Banking and Markets was pleased to host a breakfast celebrating women in the technology industry. Our panel discussion on the state of tech investing in Canada featured Mia Morisset, Principal at Inovia Capital, Margaret Wu, Lead Investor at Georgian, and Lily Zhang, Director of Equity Capital Markets at Scotiabank.

From corporate refinancing needs and M&A-driven supply to evolving investor dynamics and cross-border funding opportunities, this conversation offers critical insights into how issuers and investors can navigate the year ahead. Listen to full episode: http://ms.spr.ly/6042Ugs7r #ScotiaMarketPoints Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Debt Syndication, and Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Co-Head, Canadian Debt Capital Markets and Government Finance, break down the key themes shaping issuance trends in the North American debt capital markets.

Listen in as Scotiabank’s Chief Economist, Jean-François Perrault, discusses the latest developments in the potential trade war.

With record-setting issuance in 2024 and a shifting rate environment, what lies ahead for debt capital markets in 2025? Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Co-Head, Canadian Debt Capital Markets and Government Finance, is joined by Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Debt Syndication, to break down the key themes shaping issuance trends in the North American debt capital markets. Listen to full episode: http://ms.spr.ly/6046UeU38 #ScotiaMarketPoints

Scotiabank is proud to be a long-term supporter of the VersaFi (formerly WCM) Return to Bay Street program. VersaFi will accept applications for the next Return to Bay Street program until February 21. This program continues to play a pivotal role in retaining professional women in the industry by providing a pathway back to their successful careers after migration or an extended period of leave.