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- **Record Financials**: Q4 2025 EPS up 23% YoY to CAD 1.93, with full-year EPS +10% to CAD 7.09. ROE improved to 12.5%.
- **Strategic Momentum**: Client primacy drives 18% referral growth. 2026 tech spend focuses on AI and transaction banking.
- **Double-Digit Growth**: 2026 EPS expected +10-12%, driven by Canadian Banking PTPP expansion and fee income.
- **Risk Management**: PCL normalization in H2 2026; ACL ratio at 98 bps. Private credit portfolio rated A/A+ with minimal stress risk.
- **Capital Allocation**: Share buybacks and organic growth prioritized over M&A.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong Financial Performance**: Q4 2025 earnings of CAD 2.6 billion (CAD 1.93 EPS), up 23% YoY. Full-year EPS grew 10% to CAD 7.09, with ROE at 12.5% (190 bps YoY improvement). Efficiency ratio improved to 54.3%.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Client primacy drove 18% growth in closed referrals (CAD 15 billion). Technology spend in 2026 focuses on AI, transaction banking, and fraud monitoring. Restructuring charges (CAD 268 million) aim to streamline operations and invest in revenue-generating staff.
- **Segment Growth**: Canadian Banking earnings up 1% YoY; Global Wealth Management (GWM) up 17% (AUM +16% to CAD 430 billion). Global Banking & Markets (GBM) earnings up 30% (ROE +320 bps).
- **2026 Outlook**: Double-digit EPS growth driven by revenue growth, moderating PCLs, and lower tax rates. Focus on fee income, balance sheet velocity, and U.S. expansion.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 Results**: Adjusted EPS CAD 1.93 (21% YoY), ROE 12.5%. Net interest income +13% YoY (NIM +25 bps). Non-interest income +16% YoY (wealth fees, underwriting).
- **Segment Performance**: Canadian Banking pre-tax pre-provision (PTPP) +3% YoY; GWM PTPP +17% (fee growth). GBM earnings +30% (trading, advisory fees). International Banking (IB) +1% YoY (Mexico, Brazil growth).
- **2026 Guidance**: Double-digit EPS growth, positive operating leverage. Canadian Banking PTPP +10-12%, GWM +15%, GBM modest growth. CET1 ratio maintained above 13%.

**【Risk Overview】**
- **PCLs**: Q4 PCL ratio 58 bps (43 bps in Canada). Impaired PCLs +3 bps QoQ due to retail stress. Full-year PCL ratio 62 bps (54 bps impaired). 2026 outlook: impaired PCLs 45-55 bps.
- **Credit Quality**: 94% of Canadian retail loans secured; 90+ day mortgage delinquency +4 bps QoQ (GTA-driven). Commercial PCLs stable, IB PCLs +5 bps QoQ (Chile consumer finance).
- **Resilience**: ACL ratio +10 bps YoY to 98 bps. Restructuring benefits offset by tech investments. 2026 PCL normalization expected post-H1 2026.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **EPS Growth Drivers**: Canadian Banking PTPP +10-12% (deposit mix, margin expansion). GWM fee growth, GBM trading revenue. Buybacks contribute 100-150 bps EPS.
- **Capital Allocation**: Priority on organic growth (GBM, Canada), share buybacks, and small tuck-in acquisitions. 2025 share repurchases: 10.8 million shares.
- **U.S. Strategy**: GTB cash management expansion (15,000+ clients in 2025). U.S. GBM contribution 50% in 2025, targeting higher share. No P&C expansion plans.
- **Private Credit**: On-balance-sheet exposure CAD 31 billion (half in private credit, A/A+ rated). Stress tests show minimal losses relative to revenue.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Q3 Earnings Growth**: 15% YoY EPS increase to $1.88, driven by 12% revenue growth and 22bps NIM expansion.
- **AI-Driven Efficiency**: ASK AI chatbot rolled out to 1,000+ branches, handling 125K+ monthly inquiries to improve client service.
- **Strong Capital Position**: CET1 ratio 13.3% after $320M buybacks, with internal capital generation of 13bps.
- **Credit Resilience**: PCL ratio 55bps (down 20bps qoq), with Canadian retail delinquencies stable at 24bps.
- **Strategic Growth Engines**: GBM fee income up 28% YoY, International Banking ROE +180bps YoY, and Wealth AUM up 12% YoY.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.5 billion ($1.88 per share), up 15% YoY, with pretax pre-provision earnings up 17% YoY.
- Emphasized balance sheet optimization, achieving a 12.4% ROE, up 110bps YoY, and positive operating leverage for the sixth straight quarter.
- Highlighted progress in Canadian Banking (6% YoY deposit growth, 90%+ Mortgage+ retention), Global Wealth Management (13% earnings growth), and GBM (29% earnings growth driven by fee income).
- Launched AI tools (ASK AI chatbot) to enhance client experience and efficiency.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net income: $2.5 billion; Non-GAAP EPS: $1.88 (up 15% YoY).
- Net interest margin (NIM) expanded 22bps YoY to 2.85%, driven by lower funding costs and deposit mix improvements.
- Noninterest income grew 10% YoY to $4 billion, fueled by wealth management and trading revenues.
- Operating expenses up 7% YoY, but modest 1% qoq, with positive operating leverage of 2.9% YoY.
- CET1 ratio: 13.3%, after repurchasing 3.2 million shares, reflecting strong capital generation.

**【Risk Management Summary】**
- PCL ratio: 55bps (down 20bps qoq), with performing provisions declining to 4bps and impaired PCL at 51bps.
- Canadian retail credit quality stable, with 90+ day mortgage delinquency steady at 24bps.
- International Banking PCL ratio: 139bps (stable qoq), with improving credit trends in Mexico and Peru.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Capital Allocation**: Buybacks (3.2M shares Q3) and organic growth prioritized; CET1 target above 13%.
- **Balance Sheet Strategy**: GBM loans down 14% YoY but fee income up 28%, with U.S. GBM contributing 42% of segment earnings.
- **Canadian Banking Growth**: Small business loans growing at 2x market rate, with 50% primary client retention within 3 months.
- **Wealth Momentum**: Global Wealth AUM up 12% YoY to $407B, with Canada's ScotiaMcLeod at all-time fee-based AUM highs.


The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q2 Earnings Beat**: $2.1B adjusted earnings ($1.52 EPS) vs. expectations, driven by wealth and capital markets growth.
- **Capital Return Plan**: 5% dividend hike and $20M buyback demonstrate confidence in 12.5-13% CET1 target.
- **Primacy Strategy Success**: 88% mortgages through Mortgage+, 392K new primary clients added.
- **AI Efficiency**: 70% of Canadian commercial emails processed by AI, reducing costs.
- **Risk Management**: 13.2% CET1 ratio, $1.8B ACL build since 2022, 75bps PCL ratio with 60% ECJ overlay.
- **Tariff Impact**: $346M performing PCL build in Q2, Mexico ACL up 16% since Q4.
- **Wealth Momentum**: Global Wealth AUM +9% to $380B, Scene+ engagement metrics rising.
- **2025 Guidance**: 5-7% EPS growth maintained, despite macro uncertainty.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $2.1 billion ($1.52 EPS), driven by strong performance in Global Wealth Management and Global Banking & Markets.
- Emphasized disciplined capital allocation with a 5% dividend increase to $1.10/share and $20M share buyback program.
- Highlighted primacy strategy success: 392,000 new retail primary clients added since launch, 88% of mortgages originated through Mortgage+ program.
- AI investment driving efficiency: 70% of commercial emails processed by AI in Canada.
- 2025 EPS growth target maintained at 5-7%, despite macro uncertainty.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Revenues up 9% YoY ($38.3B), with NII +12% and non-interest income +5%.
- CET1 ratio improved to 13.2% (up 30bps QoQ), supported by $1.8B ACL build since end-2022.
- Canadian Banking PCL ratio at 72bps (up 25bps QoQ) due to performing provisions.
- Global Wealth Management earnings +17% YoY ($405M), driven by AUM growth and fee income.
- Global Banking & Markets fees up 26% YoY, with M&A pipeline near record levels.

**【Risk Officer Credit Update】**
- All-bank PCL at 75bps (up 15bps QoQ), with $346M performing provisions reflecting trade uncertainty.
- Canadian retail impaired PCL stable at 45bps, supported by variable-rate mortgage stability.
- International Banking PCL improved to 137bps (down 9bps QoQ), with Mexico ACL increased by $94M.
- Total ACL ratio at 95bps, with 70% in performing provisions.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Trade Impact**: $346M performing PCL build in Q2, with Mexico ACL up 16% since Q4.
- **Credit Outlook**: Impaired PCL ratio expected stable at ~57bps for remainder of year.
- **Buyback Strategy**: 20M share buyback program activated, with flexibility to deploy based on valuation.
- **Wealth Growth**: Global Wealth AUM +9% YoY to $380B, with active Scene+ users up across metrics.
- **Tariff Risk**: ECJ contributed 60% of Q2 performing PCL build, with ongoing monitoring of U.S. trade policy.


The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Strong Performance**: $2.2B earnings (+$0.07 vs. last year), 15% noninterest revenue growth, 11.8% ROE.
- **Client Growth Engine**: 200K new primary clients in Canada, 89% of mortgages via Mortgage+ package.
- **Tariff Risk Management**: $100M PCL build for tariff scenarios, 60bps PCL ratio reflects cautious outlook.
- **Capital Discipline**: Resuming dividend growth Q2, $1.6B credit loss buffer since 2022.
- **Strategic Wins**: KeyCorp acquisition +0.02 EPS, Davivienda sale capital-neutral with higher earnings pickup.
- **Risk Resilience**: 12.9% CET1, $344M added to credit allowances Q1, stress-tested for 50% default rates.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 adjusted earnings: $2.2B ($1.76/share), driven by 15% YoY growth in noninterest revenue and easing funding costs.
- Key strategic highlights:
  - **Client franchise growth**: 200,000 new primary clients in Canada, 113,000 in international retail.
  - **AI investment**: Mortgage+ and Scene+ programs drive multiproduct penetration (89% of new mortgages via Mortgage+).
  - **Capital deployment**: $0.02 EPS contribution from KeyCorp acquisition, sale of Davivienda for capital-neutral transaction.
- Risk management: $1.6B added to credit loss allowances since end-2022, $344M added Q1.
- ROE: 11.8% (up from 10.6% last quarter), targeting higher end of 5-7% 2025 growth range.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Revenues +11% YoY: 8% NII growth (loan growth, rate cuts), 15% noninterest income (trading, wealth fees).
- PCL: $1.2B (60bps), up 6bps QoQ due to macro uncertainty and tariffs.
- Expenses +8% YoY: 3% from GBM/wealth growth, 5% from tech/personnel costs.
- CET1: 12.9%, stable vs. prior quarter.
- Effective tax rate: 23.8% (up from 19.6% YoY due to global minimum tax).

**【Risk Officer on Credit Outlook】**
- PCLs remain elevated at 60bps (vs. 54bps prior quarter), driven by:
  - **Tariff risk**: Scenario analysis shows potential 5-10% tariffs on 50% of imports.
  - **Macro stress**: Higher-for-longer rates, 90-day mortgage delinquencies stable but variable rate clients benefit from rate cuts.
- Expect PCLs to trend down in H2'25 if no tariffs, but +$100M build in Q1 for tariff scenarios.
- ACL ratio: 91bps (up 3bps QoQ), stress-tested for 50% loan default rates.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Tariff Impact**: 
   - Phil: "If tariffs imposed, we'll build PCLs in Q2. Scenario analysis shows manageable but meaningful impact."
   - Scott: "Tariffs could delay economic recovery, but our balance sheet is strong to manage through volatility."
2. **Capital Allocation**: 
   - Scott: "Resuming dividend growth Q2, may start buybacks by end-2025. U.S. strategy remains core to North American integration."
   - Raj: "GBM operating leverage +9.2% QoQ, but expect normalization to $425-450M run rate."
3. **International Growth**: 
   - Francisco: "Colombia transaction creates #2 bank in region, +15% AUM growth in wealth. Productivity ratio improves to 51% (vs. 47% YoY)."
   - Scott: "International Banking productivity ratio +160bps QoQ, on track for $800M cost savings."


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