Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) is a multinational banking institution based in Toronto, Canada. Established in 1832, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates offer a diverse range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking to customers in Canada and internationally. Primarily, the bank operates in four segments, including Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth and insurance and global banking and markets. The assets of the bank are managed and administered by the board of directors.