Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, The Bank of Nova Scotia, operating as Scotiabank, has grown into one of Canada's "Big Five" banks and a prominent multinational financial institution. The company's mission is to be the financial partner of choice for its clients, helping them become better off through a broad range of advice, products, and services. Its core operations are divided into several key business lines: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets, serving millions of customers from individuals and small businesses to large corporations.