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The Bank of Nova Scotia RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference summary

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RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference summary6 Jan, 2026

Growth strategy and outlook for 2026

  • Exceeded 2025 targets with 10% earnings growth, positive operating leverage, 13% CET1 ratio, and 11 million shares repurchased.

  • Double-digit earnings growth targeted for 2026, with Canadian banking expected to lead, supported by yield improvement, productivity, and fee income growth.

  • International banking aims for mid-single-digit PTPP growth and modest NIAT growth, with stronger growth anticipated in 2027 as macro conditions improve.

  • Wealth business projects high single-digit NIAT growth, while GBM expects flat to modest NIAT growth after a record 2025.

  • Continued share repurchases planned, maintaining momentum into 2027.

Canadian banking and business mix

  • Strategy focuses on primacy, business mix, and operational excellence, adding 275,000 primary clients since Investor Day.

  • Mortgage+ offering drives 95% of originations; strong deposit growth with CAD 55 billion in new deposits and 7-11% growth in day-to-day and savings accounts.

  • Wealth sales improved from sixth to second in retail mutual funds, driven by better coordination between banking and wealth divisions.

  • Opportunities identified in cards and commercial mid-market, with investments in technology and sales force to boost performance.

  • Deposit mix and asset yield improvements expected to drive NIM expansion in 2026.

International banking and macro environment

  • No direct exposure to Venezuela; recent political shifts in LATAM seen as positive for long-term regional growth.

  • U.S. influence and business-friendly administrations in Mexico, Chile, and Peru support the Western Hemisphere strategy.

  • Short-term FX volatility minimal; credit outlook stable with no significant issues.

  • Impaired PCL ratio guidance for 2026 remains similar to 2025, with improvement expected in 2027 as LATAM economies strengthen.

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