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falseFY0000009631NYZ4Includes undistributed retained earnings of $71 (2022 – $67) related to a foreign associated corporation, which is subject to local regulatory restriction.Includes changes to non-controlling interests arising from business combinations and related transactions (refer to Note 36). Includes Share from associates, Employee benefits and Own credit risk.Represents the fair value of financial assets and liabilities where the carrying amount is not a reasonable approximation of fair value.Represents fixed rate instruments. The fair value of precious metals is determined based on quoted market prices and forward spot prices, where applicable, less the cost to sell. Represents amounts on account of share-based payments (refer to Note 26).Includes interest income on financial assets measured at amortized cost and FVOCI, calculated using the effective interest method, of $54,824 for the year ended October 31, 2023 (October 31, 2022 – $32,573).Regulatory ratios and amounts reported in 2023 are under Revised Basel III requirements and are not directly comparable to ratios and amounts reported in 2022.2023 regulatory capital ratios are based on Revised Basel III requirements as determined in accordance with OSFI Guideline – Capital Adequacy Requirements (February 2023). Prior year regulatory capital ratios were prepared in accordance with OSFI Guideline – Capital Adequacy Requirements (November 2018).2023 leverage ratios are based on Revised Basel III requirements as determined in accordance with OSFI Guideline – Leverage Requirements (February 2023). Prior year leverage ratios were prepared in accordance with OSFI Guideline – Leverage Requirements (November 2018).The federal statutory income tax rate increased by 1.5% due to the enactment of certain federal budget measures announced in 2022.Includes $579 tax expense for the CRD and $48 tax benefit from the non-taxable gain related to the divestiture of the equity interest in CTFS.For Consolidated Statement of Financial Position presentation, deferred tax assets and liabilities are assessed by legal entity. As a result, the net deferred tax assets of $2,084 (2022 – $803) are represented by deferred tax assets of $3,530 (2022 – $1,903), and deferred tax liabilities of $1,446 (2022 – $1,100) on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.Business line revenues and provision for income taxes are reported on a tax equivalent basis.Includes all other smaller operating segments and corporate adjustments, such as the elimination of the tax-exempt income gross-up reported in net interest income and non-interest income and provision for income taxes for the year ended October 31, 2023 amounting to $473 to arrive at the amounts reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income, differences in the actual amount of costs incurred and charged to the operating segments.Interest income is reported net of interest expense as management relies primarily on net interest income as a performance measure.Revenues are attributed to countries based on where services are performed or assets are recorded.Includes net income from investments in associated corporations for Canada – $4, Peru – $7, Chile – $9, Caribbean and Central America – $90, and Other International – $158.Commencing with the dividend declared on February 28, 2023 and paid on April 26, 2023, the Bank issued to participants of the Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), common shares from treasury with a discount of 2% to the average market price (as defined in the Plan). Prior to the dividend paid on April 26, 2023, common shares received by participants under the Plan were shares purchased from the open market at prevailing market prices.This measure has been disclosed in this document in accordance with OSFI Guideline – Total Loss Absorbing Capacity (September 2018).Distributions paid from November 1 to October 31 in the relevant fiscal year per face amount of $1,000 or U.S.$1,000, as applicable. CME 3-month Term SOFR. In respect of these securities, on June 28, 2023, the Bank announced the interest rate transition from three-month USD LIBOR to three-month Term SOFR, plus a spread adjustment of 26.161 bps, for interest periods commencing on or after July 12, 2023. While interest is payable on the securities when it becomes due, the Bank may, at its sole discretion and with notice, cancel interest payments. Refer to Note 24(c) – Restriction on payment of dividends and retirement of shares. The securities rank pari passu to each other and are the Bank’s direct unsecured obligations, ranking subordinate to Bank’s other subordinated indebtedness. Interest on LRCN is non-deferrable, however, non-payment of interest that is not cured within five business days results in a Recourse Event. A Recourse Event of the respective Series occurs if (a) there is non-payment in cash by the Bank of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, on the maturity date, (b) there is non-payment in cash of interest which is not cured within 5 business days, (c) there is non-payment in cash of the redemption price in connection with the redemption of the LRCNs, (d) an event of default occurs (i.e. bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation of the Bank), or (e) there is an NVCC Trigger Event. Upon the occurrence of a Recourse Event, the noteholder’s sole recourse will be limited to their proportionate share of the Series’ respective assets held in Scotiabank LRCN Trust, a consolidated entity, which consist initially of the respective AT1 Notes or, following an NVCC Trigger Event, common shares. Refer to Note 24(c) – Restriction on payment of dividends and retirement of shares. On June 15, 2021, the Bank issued $1,250 million 3.70% Fixed Rate Resetting Limited Recourse Capital Notes Series 1 (NVCC) (“LRCN Series 1”). In connection with the issuance of LRCN Series 1, the Bank issued $1,250 million of Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (NVCC) (“the Series 1 AT1 Notes”) to Scotiabank LRCN Trust to be held as trust assets in connection with the LRCN structure. On June 16, 2022, the Bank issued $1,500 million 7.023% Fixed Rate Resetting Limited Recourse Capital Notes Series 3 (NVCC) (“LRCN Series 3”). In connection with the issuance of LRCN Series 3, the Bank issued $1,500 million of Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (NVCC) (“the Series 3 AT1 Notes”) to Scotiabank LRCN Trust to be held as trust assets in connection with the LRCN structure. On October 7, 2021, the Bank issued U.S.$600 million 3.625% Fixed Rate Resetting Limited Recourse Capital Notes Series 2 (NVCC) (“LRCN Series 2”). In connection with the issuance of LRCN Series 2, the Bank issued U.S.$600 million of Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (NVCC) (“the Series 2 AT1 Notes”) to Scotiabank LRCN Trust to be held as trust assets in connection with the LRCN structure. Each security is redeemable at the sole discretion of the Bank on the first reset date and every quarter or five years, as applicable, thereafter. Limited Recourse Capital Notes (LRCN) Series 1 and Series 3 are also redeemable in the one month period preceding each reset date. The securities are also redeemable following a regulatory or tax event, as described in the offering documents. All redemptions are subject to regulatory consent and occur at a redemption price of par plus accrued and unpaid interest (unless canceled, where applicable). On October 25, 2022, the Bank issued U.S.$750 million 8.625% Fixed Rate Resetting Limited Recourse Capital Notes Series 4 (NVCC) (“LRCN Series 4”). In connection with the issuance of LRCN Series 4, the Bank issued U.S.$750 million of Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (NVCC) (“the Series 4 AT1 Notes”) to Scotiabank LRCN Trust to be held as trust assets in connection with the LRCN structure. Represents discounted value of lease liabilities.Includes all other smaller operating segments and corporate adjustments, such as the elimination of the tax-exempt income gross-up reported in net interest income and non-interest income and provision for income taxes for the year ended October 31, 2022 amounting to $375 to arrive at the amounts reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income, differences in the actual amount of costs incurred and charged to the operating segments.Prior period amounts have been restated to conform with current period presentation. For cross currency swaps where a CAD float leg is inserted to create two separate hedging instruments, the relevant notional amount for both instruments are included in the table. For single currency interest rate swaps, where both legs are referencing rates directly impacted by the interest rate benchmark reform, the relevant notional amount for both legs are included to reflect the risks relating to the reform for each rate. Regulatory amounts reported in 2023 are under Revised Basel III requirements and are not directly comparable to amounts reported in 2022.Includes off-balance sheet lending instruments such as letters of credit, letters of guarantees, securitizations (excluding first loss protection), derivatives and repo-style transactions (reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements and securities lending and borrowing), net of related collateral.After credit risk mitigation.Represents the weighted-average yield of fixed income securities.The average fair value of trading derivatives’ market valuation for the year ended October 31, 2022 was: favourable $40,673 and unfavourable $39,481. Average fair value amounts are based on the latest 13 month-end balances.Stage 3 includes purchased or originated credit-impaired loans.Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the year ended October 31, 2023 was $57 (2022 – $44).Amounts that are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements but were not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position because they did not meet the net settlement/simultaneous settlement criteria; or because the rights of set off are conditional upon the default of the counterparty only.Derivative financial instruments assets include cash collateral of $4,511 million (2022 - $4,271 million) and non-cash collateral of $1,968 million (2022 - $1,861 million). Derivative financial instruments liabilities include cash collateral of $13,889 million (2022 - $17,215 million) and non-cash collateral of $626 million (2022 - $269 million).Cash and financial instrument collateral amounts received or pledged in relation to the total amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those that were not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. These amounts are disclosed at fair value and the rights of set off are conditional upon the default of the counterparty.Not intended to represent the Bank’s actual exposure to credit risk, as a variety of credit mitigation strategies are employed in addition to offsetting and collateral arrangements.Represents cash and non-interest-bearing deposits with financial institutions (refer to Note 6).Net of allowances of $7 (2022 – $4).Amounts are included under total derivatives above. Amounts include exposures settled directly through central counterparties and exposures settled through clearing members of central counterparties.The valuation of private equity securities utilizes net asset values as reported by fund managers. Net asset values are not considered observable as the Bank cannot redeem these instruments at such values. The range for net asset values per unit or price per share has not been disclosed for these instruments since the valuations are not model-based. Gains or losses for items in Level 3 may be offset with losses or gains on related hedges in Level 1 or Level 2. The carrying value of subordinated debentures may differ from par value due to the impact of fair value hedges used for managing interest rate risk and subordinated debentures held for market-making purposes.Excludes non-routine benefit expense items such as past service costs, curtailment charges and settlement charges.These debentures contain non-viability contingent capital (NVCC) provisions. Under such NVCC provisions, outstanding debentures are convertible into a variable number of common shares if OSFI announces that the Bank has ceased, or is about to cease, to be viable, or if a federal or provincial government in Canada publicly announces that the Bank has accepted or agreed to accept a capital injection, or equivalent support, from the federal government or any provincial government or political subdivision or agent thereof without which the Bank would have been determined by OSFI to be non-viable. If such a conversion were to occur, the debentures would be converted into common shares pursuant to an automatic conversion formula defined as 150% of the par value plus accrued and unpaid interest divided by the conversion price. The conversion price is based on the greater of: (i) a floor price of $5.00 or, where applicable, the US dollar equivalent of $5.00 (subject to, in each case, adjustments in certain events as set out in the respective prospectus supplements), and (ii) the current market price of the Bank’s common shares at the time of the trigger event (10-day weighted average), where applicable converted from CAD to USD.Deposits payable on demand include all deposits for which we do not have the right to notice of withdrawal, generally chequing accounts.All deposits that mature on a specified date, generally term deposits, guaranteed investments certificates and similar instruments.Deposits payable after notice include all deposits for which we require notice of withdrawal, generally savings accounts.Deposits denominated in U.S. dollars amount to $320,088 (2022 – $326,041), deposits denominated in Chilean pesos amount to $20,200 (2022 – $18,740), deposits denominated in Mexican pesos amount to $38,127 (2022 – $29,269) and deposits denominated in other foreign currencies amount to $116,926 (2022 – $106,817).Includes $123 (2022 – $156) of non-interest bearing deposits.Includes the Bank’s insurance subsidiaries’ assets and all other assets which are not subject to credit and market risks.The range of estimates represents the actual lowest and highest level inputs used to fair value financial instruments within each financial statement category. Excludes debt investment securities measured at amortized cost of $31,984 (October 31, 2022 – $23,610). These amounts represent the gains and losses from fair value changes of Level 3 instruments still held at the end of the period that are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The amounts presented are net of collateral and master netting agreements at the product level. The total amounts relating to netting and collateral were $40,516 (2022 – $42,929) for CRA, and $87,034 (2022 – $84,431) for CEA.The cumulative change in fair value is measured from the instruments’ date of initial recognition. Changes in fair value attributable to changes in the Bank’s own credit risk are recorded in other comprehensive income. Other changes in fair value are recorded in non-interest income – trading revenues. The offsetting fair value changes from associated derivatives is also recorded in non-interest income – trading revenues. The majority of foreign term deposits are in excess of $100,000.In accordance with the provisions of the Capital Adequacy Guideline of the Superintendent, all redemptions are subject to regulatory approval and subject to the terms in the relevant prospectus.The Bank (or immediate parent of an entity) owns 100% of the outstanding voting shares of each subsidiary unless otherwise noted.Includes liquidity facilities, and excludes commitments which are unconditionally cancellable at the Bank’s discretion at any time.These exposures are classified as sovereign exposures and are included in the non-retail category.Equates to $12,040 million of risk-weighted assets (October 31, 2022 – $10,820 million).Includes $60.2 billion in mortgages guaranteed by Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation and federally backed privately insured mortgages.Portfolios where the customer account level ‘Probability of Default’ has not been determined have been included in the ‘Loans not graded’ category.Divestitures are included in the foreign exchange and other movements.Includes credit risk changes as a result of significant increases in credit risk, changes in credit risk that did not result in a transfer between stages, changes in model inputs and assumptions and changes due to drawdowns of undrawn commitments. Balances are net of allowances of $1 (2022 – $1).Geographic segmentation is based on the location of the property for residential mortgages; otherwise, the residence of the borrower.Excludes amounts associated with other assets of $(9). The provision for credit losses, net of these amounts, is $3,422.Excludes allowance for credit losses for other financial assets including acceptances, investment securities, deposits with banks, off-balance sheet credit risks and reverse repos which amounted to $257.The interest income/expense on financial assets/liabilities are calculated using the effective interest method.Includes $75.8 billion in mortgages guaranteed by Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation and federally backed privately insured mortgages.OSFI has revised the Retail Probablility of Default floor from 0.03% to 0.05% in 2023, under the Revised Basel III framework.Excludes mortgages related to covered bonds held by the Bank or used for securities lending transactions. Includes assets pledged in order to participate in clearing and payment systems and depositories, or pledged to have access to the facilities of central banks in foreign jurisdictions.The recognized asset is limited by the present value of economic benefits available from a reduction in future contributions to a plan and from the ability to pay plan expenses from the fund. The maximum potential amount of future payments represents those guarantees that can be quantified and excludes other guarantees that cannot be quantified. As many of these guarantees will not be drawn upon and the maximum potential amount of future payments listed above does not consider the possibility of recovery under recourse or collateral provisions, the above amounts are not indicative of future cash requirements, credit risk, or the Bank’s expected losses from these arrangements.The interest on lease liabilities was $114 (2022 – $107).The local regulator requires financial institutions to set aside reserves for general banking risks. These reserves are not required under IFRS, and represent undistributed retained earnings related to a foreign associated corporation, which are subject to local regulatory restrictions. As of October 31, 2023 these reserves amounted to $71 (2022 – $67).Represents the date of the most recent financial statements. Where available, financial statements prepared by the associates’ management or other published information is used to estimate the change in the Bank’s interest since the most recent financial statements.Includes $38 (2022 – $36) of investment property.The fair value of the transferred assets is $20,264 (2022 – $23,379) and the fair value of the associated liabilities is $19,265 (2022 – $23,254), for a net position of $999 (2022 – $125).The fair value of transferred assets is $196,470 (2022 – $174,730) and the fair value of the associated liabilities is $160,007 (2022 – $139,025), for a net position of $36,463 (2022 – $35,705).Liabilities for securities lending arrangements only include amounts related to cash collateral received. For securities received as collateral, refer to Note 35(a)(iv) – Financial Instruments – Risk Management.Does not include over-collateralization of assets pledged.Fund management contracts are attributable to the previously acquired Dynamic Funds business (formerly DundeeWealth Inc.), MD Financial Management Inc., and Jarislowsky Fraser Limited.Loans past due 30 days or less are not presented in this analysis as they are not administratively considered past due.All loans that are over 90 days past due are considered impaired with the exception of credit card receivables which are considered impaired when 180 days past due.Represents principal amount owed net of write-offs.These include cash held in trust and trust permitted investment assets, including repurchase style transactions of mortgage-backed securities, acquired as part of principal reinvestment account that the Bank is required to maintain in order to participate in the programs.Non-controlling interest holders for Scotiabank Colpatria S.A. have a right to sell their holding to the Bank after the end of 7th anniversary (January 17, 2019) and at subsequent pre-agreed intervals, into the future, at fair market value that can be settled at the Bank’s discretion, by issuance of common shares or cash.The Bank made a capital contribution to Scotiabank Colpatria S.A. in July 2023 which increased its ownership interest to 55.98% following the subsequent issuance of additional shares.Certain options as well as acquisition-related put/call options that the Bank may settle at its own discretion by issuing common shares were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.Earnings per share calculations are based on full dollar and share amounts.Includes dividend income on equity securities.Expensed during the year.Awarded during the year.Range of non-controlling interest % for other subsidiaries.Effective July 1, 2023, Scotia Holdings (U.S.) Inc. converted to a Limited Liability Company and changed its name to Scotia Holdings (USA) LLC.The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company & ADS Canadian Bank amalgamated effective November 1, 2022 and continue as The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company.The Bank increased its ownership in Scotiabank Chile S.A. in 2022 by acquiring an additional 16.8% stake from the primary non-controlling shareholders. Refer to Note 36 for details. The remaining non-controlling interest related primarily to non-controlling interests in Scotiabank Chile S.A. subsidiaries.Master netting agreement amounts are based on the capital adequacy criteria of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and OSFI. These criteria allow netting where there are legally enforceable contracts which enable net settlement in the event of a default, bankruptcy, liquidation or similar circumstances.Interest income on impaired loans for residential mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, and business and government loans totaled $378 (2022 – $274). Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet exposures is recorded in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.Computer software comprises of purchased software of $429 (2022 – $337), internally generated software of $1,711 (2022 – $1,555), and in process software not subject to amortization of $933 (2022 – $986).In the normal course of business, the Bank’s regulated Dealer subsidiary purchases and sells the Bank’s common shares to facilitate trading/institutional client activity. During fiscal 2023, the number of such shares bought was 19,133,834 and sold was 19,132,702 (2022 – 17,757,599 bought and 17,757,599 sold).Includes net income from investments in associated corporations for Canada – $(115), Peru – $3, Chile – $10, Colombia - $(2), Caribbean and Central America – $117, and Other International – $140. Includes impairment charge of software and other intangible assets in the Other segment. Includes net income (on a taxable equivalent basis) from investments in associated corporations for Canadian Banking – $71; International Banking – $251; Global Wealth Management – $18; Global Banking and Markets - $1; and Other – $(188).Card revenues and Banking services fees are mainly earned in Canadian and International Banking. Mutual fund, Brokerage fees and Investment management and trust fees are primarily earned in Global Wealth Management. Underwriting and other advisory fees are predominantly earned in Global Banking and Markets.Includes net income (on a taxable equivalent basis) from investments in associated corporations for Canadian Banking – $64; International Banking – $250; Global Wealth Management – $14 and Other – $(60).Includes assets that have been received from counterparties through normal course of business in securities financing and derivative transactions.Amounts for IRB exposures are reported gross of allowances and amounts for standardized exposures are reported net of allowances.The then-prevailing five-year U.S. Treasury Rate. The then-prevailing five-year Government of Canada yield. Non derivative financial assets include carrying amounts of debt securities, loans and customer’s liability under acceptances (debt securities, loans and customer’s liability under acceptances measured at amortized cost are gross of allowance for credit losses). Non-derivative financial liabilities include carrying amounts of deposits, acceptances, obligations related to securities sold short, subordinated debentures and other liabilities. For single currency and/or cross currency interest rate swaps, where both legs are referencing rates directly impacted by the interest rate benchmark reform, the relevant notional amount for both legs are included to reflect the risks relating to the reform for each rate. Other derivatives include futures, total return swaps and options.Amounts for AIRB exposures are reported gross of allowances and amounts for standardized exposures are reported net of allowances.Loans are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars. Includes trading loans that serve as a hedge to loan-based credit total return swaps of $5,756 (2022 – $6,414), while the remaining relates to short-term precious metals trading and lending activities. Geographic segmentation of trading loans is based upon the location of the ultimate risk of the underlying asset. These loans are primarily related to short-term precious metals trading and lending activities. Change in the difference between the contractual maturity amount and the carrying value.Excludes allowance for credit losses for other financial assets including acceptances, investment securities, deposits with banks, off-balance sheet credit risks and reverse repos which amounted to $151. Based on preliminary estimates, the Bank expects to make contributions of $78 to the SPP (excluding the DC provision), $63 to all other defined benefit pension plans, $66 to other benefit plans and $185 to all defined contribution plans (less $63 which is expected to be funded from pension plan surplus) for the year ending October 31, 2024.Impairment charges taken against finite life intangible assets primarily relate to the full write-off of a contract-based intangible asset in Peru, and software assets which were decommissioned in Q4 2023.The 2022 Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. carrying value was part of BNS Investments Inc.Certain unrealized gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities are largely offset by mark-to-market changes on other instruments included in trading revenues in the Consolidated Statement of Income, since these instruments act as an economic hedge to certain derivative assets and liabilities. 0000009631 2023-10-31 0000009631 2022-10-31 0000009631 2021-11-01 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