Exhibit 99.1
Scotiabank completes sale of its operations in the Caribbean to Republic Financial Holdings Limited
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its banking operations in Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Vincent & the Grenadines to Republic Financial Holdings Limited ("RFHL").
This transaction supports the Bank's strategic decision to focus on operations across its international footprint, where it can achieve greater scale and deliver the best value for customers.
RFHL is a leading financial institution based in Trinidad & Tobago with operations across the Caribbean.
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