The Bank of Nova Scotia

Reference number: 141308

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Scotiabank

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
Company number
FC001874
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
16 September 1920 (105 years old)
Registered office
The Bank Of Nova Scotia, 1709 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3B7, Canada

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Aaron William Regent Director Jan 1966 9 Apr 2013
Guillermo Enrique Babatz Director Dec 1968 28 Jan 2014
Nora Anne Aufreiter Director Nov 1959 25 Aug 2014
Una Marie Power Director Oct 1964 12 Apr 2016
Lawren Scott Thomson Director Jan 1970 12 Apr 2016
Benita Marie Warmbold Director Jun 1958 29 Oct 2018
Lynn Katherine Patterson Director Apr 1961 1 Sep 2020
Wendell Dave Dowrich Director May 1967 1 Jun 2022
Michael Bennett Medline Director Jul 1963 1 Sep 2023
Sandra Jessica Stuart Director Jun 1963 1 Sep 2023
Steven Craig Van Wyk Director Oct 1958 15 Nov 2024
Antonio Oscar Garza Director Jul 1959 14 Apr 2026
Jaime Larry Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • ScotiaMocatta
  • Scotia Waterous

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bank of Nova Scotia FCA authorised?
Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia (FRN 141308) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Bank of Nova Scotia?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Bank of Nova Scotia to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Bank of Nova Scotia a scam or clone?
The Bank of Nova Scotia is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is The Bank of Nova Scotia's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Bank of Nova Scotia's FRN is 141308. You can verify it on the FCA register.