BNS

Bank of Nova Scotia

A Canadian bank and one of the country's "Big Five," Scotiabank was founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1832 to serve the Atlantic shipping trade. It grew into one of the world's largest banks, with strong reach across Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean, offering everyday banking, credit cards, mortgages, and investments. Fun fact: legally it's still "The Bank of Nova Scotia," but it brands itself "Scotiabank" and keeps its head office in its hometown of Halifax.