SCOTIABANK was recently named the Bank of the Year in Guyana by “The Banker” magazine, a publication of the Financial Times. This is the fifth time the bank has been recognised by the publication.
According to a press release, Amanda St. Aubyn, Guyana Scotiabank Manager, said: “We are proud of this award because it is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and their focus on providing sound financial advice and good service to our customers.”
The manager also said that “Scotiabank has had a presence in Guyana for more than 45 years and we’re proud to be known for our customer service and for delivering superior results for our shareholders.”
The bank was also named Bank of the Year by “The Banker” in Antigua-Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
“The Banker” selects winners on the basis of their ability to deliver shareholder returns and gain strategic advantage. The magazine is the world’s longest- running international banking magazine, recognised as a leading source of information on finance and investment around the globe.
Additionally, Scotiabank’s Caribbean operations have been recognised with numerous awards this year for their strength and stability, as well as products, services and community work, including:
Bank of The Year in the Caribbean from LatinFinance; World’s Best Consumer Internet Bank in 21 countries across the Caribbean including Guyana by Global Finance along with regional recognition in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean; and Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Awards for Business Excellence – Community Investment
This year, Scotiabank was also named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
Scotiabank has been part of the Caribbean since 1889 and is a leading bank in the Region, with operations in 21 countries. The bank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada’s most international bank. Through a team of more than 86,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates offer a broad range of products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth- management, corporate and investment banking to over 21 million customers.