Scotiabank reports second quarter earnings of more than $1.5 billion with record revenues

     SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL MEASURES      - EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED) OF $1.36      - NET INCOME OF $1,543 MILLION      - GAINS FROM ADOPTING NEW CANADIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS OF $286 MILLION      - RETURN ON EQUITY OF 22.9%      - PRODUCTIVITY RATIO OF 51.8%      - QUARTERLY DIVIDEND 52 CENTS PER COMMON SHARE       Year-to-date performance versus key 2011 financial and operational     objectives was as follows:      Targets      1.  Earn a return on equity (ROE)(1) of 16 to 20%. For the six months         Scotiabank earned an ROE of 20.6%.     2.  Generate growth in earnings per common share (diluted) of 7 to 12%.         Our year-over-year growth in earnings per share was 34%.     3.  Maintain a productivity ratio(1) of less than 58%. Scotiabank's ratio         was 53.1% for the six months.     4.  Maintain strong capital ratios. At 12.0%, Scotiabank's Tier 1 capital         ratio remains strong.      (1) Refer below for a discussion of non-GAAP measures. 

TORONTO, May 31 /PRNewswire/ - Scotiabank today reported second quarter income of $1,543 million. Diluted earnings per share were $1.36. Return on equity remained strong at 22.9%. This quarter, the Bank benefitted from the recognition of gains of $286 million related to two recent acquisitions, pursuant to certain new Canadian accounting standards which require all acquisitions to be recorded at fair value. These gains amounted to <span class="xn-money">26 cents per share. Excluding these gains, diluted earnings per share were $1.10, compared to $1.02 in the same period a year ago and return on equity was 18.5%. A dividend of 52 cents per common share was announced.

"This was a solid quarter with good performance across our four business lines, with record revenues even without the one-time gains," said Rick Waugh, Scotiabank President and CEO. "Our proven, straightforward business model is well-diversified and, together with our strong risk management practices and culture of expense control, continues to deliver sustainable growth in Canada and internationally.

"With net income of $444 million, Canadian Banking had a good quarter. Strong competitive pricing pressures impacted margins but we were successful at offsetting these with volume and market share increases in our key products. Scotiabank experienced market share gains in residential mortgages, small business, personal deposits and sales of mutual funds through our delivery channels. The increase in mutual funds and creditor insurance sold through our branches demonstrates successful collaboration with the wealth management business line. Strong expense controls and a decrease in provisions for credit losses also contributed to these results.

"International Banking's business with net income of $402 million, has seen good growth over the last quarter, particularly in the commercial lending platform. It has also benefitted from widening margins in certain key markets. In addition, recent acquisitions continue to provide a meaningful contribution to overall results.

"Global Wealth Management completed the acquisition of DundeeWealth this quarter and with this strategic addition, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $100 billion in assets under management. Our combined businesses in Canada were ranked second in mutual fund market share among banks and first in total net sales for the industry in the quarter. Global Wealth Management reported net income of $489 million this quarter including a gain of $260 million from the revaluation of the original 18% investment in DundeeWealth. The business reported strong performance across all its wealth management and insurance platforms.

"Scotia Capital reported net income of $357 million this quarter reflecting contributions from all businesses. We continue to see the positive result of broad diversification and sustainable growth in our capital markets platform with a higher return on equity.

"Our Tier 1 capital ratio remains strong at 12.0%, which enables us to invest in growth and ensures we are able to meet future regulatory changes, while providing our shareholders with a solid return on their investment.

"With the results we are reporting today, we remain on track to achieve our goals for 2011."

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

                                As at and for the               For the                               three months ended           six months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30  April 30     (Unaudited)             2011       2011       2010       2011      2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Operating results     ($ millions)      Net interest income    2,214      2,300      2,058      4,514   4,205     Net interest      income (TEB(1))       2,283      2,371      2,129      4,654   4,351     Total revenue          4,517      4,125      3,873      8,642   7,779     Total revenue      (TEB(1))              4,586      4,196      3,944      8,782   7,925     Provision for      credit losses           262        269        338        531     709     Non-interest expenses  2,378      2,286      1,967      4,664   3,976     Provision for      income taxes            334        370        444        704     956     Provision for      income taxes      (TEB(1))                403        441        515        844   1,102     Net income             1,543      1,200      1,097(2)   2,743   2,085(2)     Net income      attributable to      common shareholders      of the Bank           1,464      1,123      1,048      2,587   1,987     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Operating performance      Basic earnings per      share ($)              1.36       1.08       1.02       2.44    1.93     Diluted earnings      per share ($)          1.36       1.07       1.02       2.44    1.93     Diluted cash earnings      per share(1) ($)       1.38       1.09       1.04       2.48    1.97     Return on      equity(1) (%)          22.9       18.7       19.9       20.6    18.7     Productivity      ratio (%) (TEB(1))     51.8       54.5       49.9       53.1    50.2     Net interest margin      on total average      assets (%) (TEB(1))    1.68       1.75       1.73       1.72    1.74     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Balance sheet      information      ($ millions)      Cash resources and      securities          200,327    175,495    181,390     Loans and      acceptances         294,412    292,179    281,268     Total assets         571,541    541,268    526,125     Deposits             396,054    374,866    371,249     Preferred shares       4,384      3,975      3,975     Common shareholders'      equity               26,398     24,106     21,577     Assets under      administration(1)   332,997    252,870    230,964     Assets under      management(1)(3)    106,802     55,814     50,466     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Capital measures      Tier 1 capital      ratio (%)              12.0       11.8       11.2     Total capital      ratio (%)              13.9       13.7       13.3     Tangible common      equity to      risk-weighted      assets(1)(4)(%)         9.3        9.9        8.9     Assets-to-capital      multiple               17.6       17.6       17.7     Risk-weighted      assets      ($ millions)        222,304    215,332    215,115     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Credit quality      Net impaired      loans ($ millions)    2,881      2,944      2,475     General allowance      for credit losses      ($ millions)          1,412      1,410      1,450     Sectoral allowance      ($ millions)              -          -         24     Net impaired loans      as a % of loans      and acceptances(5)     0.98       1.01       0.88     Specific provision      for credit losses      as a % of average      loans and      acceptances      (annualized)           0.38       0.38       0.55       0.38    0.55     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Common share      information      Share price ($)       High                 61.28      57.72      55.33      61.28   55.33       Low                  56.25      52.11      44.39      52.11   44.12       Close                57.69      56.46      51.78     Shares outstanding      (millions)       Average - Basic      1,079      1,044      1,030      1,061   1,028       Average - Diluted    1,080      1,044      1,031      1,062   1,029       End of period        1,082      1,047      1,034     Dividends per      share ($)              0.52       0.49       0.49       1.01    0.98     Dividend yield(6) (%)    3.5        3.6        3.9        3.6     3.9     Market capitalization      ($ millions)         62,434     59,090     53,544     Book value per      common share ($)      24.39      23.03      20.87     Market value to book      value multiple          2.4        2.5        2.5     Price to earnings      multiple (trailing      4 quarters)            13.1       13.9       14.2     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other information      Employees             73,558     71,653     68,028     Branches and offices   3,276      2,794      2,730     ------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer below for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Non-controlling interest has been deducted from net income. Refer to         Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the impact of the         new accounting standards related to business combinations adopted         effective November 1, 2010.     (3) Comparative amounts have been restated to reflect the updated         definition of assets under management. Refer below for a discussion         on non-GAAP measures.     (4) Comparative amounts have been restated to reflect the revised         definition of tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets. Refer         below for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (5) Net impaired loans are impaired loans less the specific allowance         for credit losses.     (6) Based on the average of the high and low common share price for the         period. 

Forward-looking statements

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By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and the risk that predictions and other forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, as a number of important factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the economic and financial conditions in Canada and globally; fluctuations in interest rates and currency values; liquidity; significant market volatility and interruptions; the failure of third parties to comply with their obligations to us and our affiliates; the effect of changes in monetary policy: legislative and regulatory developments in Canada and elsewhere, including changes in tax laws; the effect of changes to our credit ratings: amendments to, and interpretations of, risk-based capital guidelines and reporting instructions and liquidity regulatory guidance; operational and reputational risks; the risk that the Bank's risk management models may not take into account all relevant factors; the accuracy and completeness of information the Bank receives on customers and counterparties; the timely development and introduction of new products and services in receptive markets; the Bank's ability to expand existing distribution channels and to develop and realize revenues from new distribution channels; the Bank's ability to complete and integrate acquisitions and its other growth strategies; changes in accounting policies and methods the Bank uses to report its financial condition and the results of its operations, including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates; the effect of applying future accounting changes; global capital markets activity; the Bank's ability to attract and retain key executives; reliance on third parties to provide components of the Bank's business infrastructure: unexpected changes in consumer spending and saving habits; technological developments; fraud by internal or external parties, including the use of new technologies in unprecedented ways to defraud the Bank or its customers; consolidation in the Canadian financial services sector: competition, both from new entrants and established competitors; judicial and regulatory proceedings; acts of God, such as earthquakes and hurricanes; the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments, including terrorist acts and war on terrorism; the effects of disease or illness on local, national or international economies; disruptions to public infrastructure, including transportation, communication, power and water; and the Bank's anticipation of and success in managing the risks implied by the foregoing. A substantial amount of the Bank's business involves making loans or otherwise committing resources to specific companies, industries or countries. Unforeseen events affecting such borrowers, industries or countries could have a material adverse effect on the Bank's financial results, businesses, financial condition or liquidity. These and other factors may cause the Bank's actual performance to differ materially from that contemplated by forward-looking statements. For more information, see the discussion starting on page 62 of the Bank's 2010 Annual Report.

The preceding list of important factors is not exhaustive. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to the Bank and its securities, investors and others should carefully consider the preceding factors, other uncertainties and potential events. The Bank does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on its behalf.

The "Outlook" sections in this document are based on the Bank's views and the actual outcome is uncertain. Readers should consider the above-noted factors when reviewing these sections.

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2011 Objectives

Our Balanced Scorecard

     Financial      -   Return on equity of 16-20%     -   Diluted earnings per common share growth of 7-12%     -   Strong capital ratios     -   Long-term shareholder value through increases in dividends and stock         price appreciation      People      -   High levels of employee satisfaction and engagement     -   Enhance diversity of workforce     -   Collaboration      Customer      -   High levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty     -   Deeper relationships with existing customers     -   New customer acquisition      Operational      -   Productivity ratio of (less than) 58%     -   Strong practices in corporate governance and compliance processes     -   Efficiency and expense management     -   Commitment to corporate social responsibility and strong community         involvement 

Notable Business Highlights

Growing our business

This quarter Scotiabank completed the acquisition of Pronto!, Uruguay's third-largest consumer finance company, the market leader in personal loans.

Scotia Capital acted as Co-Bookrunner on the $393 million IPO of Parallel Energy Trust. In connection with this transaction, Scotia Capital also provided lending, FX, and commodities hedging services to Parallel Energy.

Scotia Capital acted as Joint Lead Arranger on a US$2.7 billion financing to support Walter Energy's acquisition of Western Coal Corp. Scotia Capital also provided crucial FX advice and support in conjunction with the multi-staged acquisition.

Scotia Capital was ranked first by Bloomberg in Canadian equity underwriting to date in 2011.

In the second quarter, Global Wealth Management's assets under management surpassed $100 billion. ScotiaFunds and Dynamic funds, on a combined basis, were ranked first in total net sales of mutual funds for the Canadian industry and second in mutual fund market share among Canadian banks.

Among personal trust companies, Scotiatrust ranked first in total estate assets based on Investor Economics' Winter 2011 Fee Based Report. Scotiatrust was also top-ranked for trust and foundation assets added.

Recognized for excellence

For the second consecutive year Scotiabank was named on the Maclean's Magazine GREEN 30 list of Canadian companies whose employees believe their employers best incorporate environmental stewardship into their business models and corporate cultures. THE GREEN 30 list is independently compiled by AON Hewitt Associates.

Scotiabank's Canadian mobile banking service was awarded the Celent Model Bank Award, acknowledging innovative and effective use of technology in banking.

Scotiabank's Guangzhou Branch was recognized for best performance in foreign exchange (swap) business in China'sGuangdong Province interbank foreign exchange market for 2010 by the National China Foreign Exchange Trading Center (CFETC). The Guangzhou Scotiabank Branch received the "2010 Excellence Award" for the fourth consecutive year by the CFETC, the interbank trading and foreign exchange division of China's central bank.

The Toronto Customer Contact Centre received the platinum-level Contact Center Employer of Choice (CCEOC) Certification for 2011. For the third consecutive year, Scotiabank attained the highest score of any financial institution.

Scotia Capital's Risk Solutions Group was ranked first in Canada for the ninth year in a row, by a reputable third-party organization in its prestigious 2011 Survey of Derivatives Users in Canada.

Community involvement

Scotiabank kicked off a national fundraising campaign in support of the 6th World Conference on Breast Cancer in HamiltonJune 7-11, 2011. Branches across Canada are selling lapel pins to provide financial assistance to global participants who could not otherwise afford to attend the Conference. Scotiabank has been the premier sponsor of the conference since its inception 15 years ago.

Scotiabank President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Waugh announced plans for a Canadian scholarship program based on the ideals of the US-based Horatio Alger Association. Mr. Waugh received the Horatio Alger Association International Award, which honors the achievements of outstanding individuals while promoting the benefits of higher education.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

Non-GAAP Measures

The Bank uses a number of financial measures to assess its performance. Some of these measures are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), are not defined by GAAP and do not have standardized meanings that would ensure consistency and comparability between companies using these measures. These non-GAAP measures are used throughout this report and defined below.

Taxable equivalent basis

The Bank analyzes net interest income and total revenues on a taxable equivalent basis (TEB). This methodology grosses up tax-exempt income earned on certain securities reported in net interest income to an equivalent before tax basis. A corresponding increase is made to the provision for income taxes; hence, there is no impact on net income. Management believes that this basis for measurement provides a uniform comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and non-taxable sources and facilitates a consistent basis of measurement. While other banks also use TEB, their methodology may not be comparable to the Bank's. The TEB gross-up to net interest income and to the provision for income taxes in the current period is $69 million, compared to $71 million in the same quarter last year and $71 million in the prior quarter. For the six months, the TEB gross-up to net interest income and the provision for income taxes was $140 million compared to $146 million for the same period last year. For purposes of segmented reporting, a segment's net interest income and provision for income taxes are grossed up by the taxable equivalent amount. The elimination of the TEB gross up is recorded in the "Other" segment.

Diluted cash earnings per share

The diluted cash earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the diluted earnings per share to add back the non-cash after-tax amortization of intangible assets.

Productivity ratio (TEB)

Management uses the productivity ratio as a measure of the Bank's efficiency. This ratio represents non-interest expenses as a percentage of total revenue on a taxable equivalent basis.

Net interest margin on total average assets (TEB)

This ratio represents net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis as a percentage of total average assets.

Operating leverage

The Bank defines operating leverage as the rate of growth in total revenue, on a taxable equivalent basis, less the rate of growth in expenses.

Return on equity

Return on equity is a profitability measure that presents the net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of common shareholders' equity. The Bank calculates its return on equity using average common shareholders' equity.

Economic equity and return on economic equity

For internal reporting purposes, the Bank attributes capital to its business segments based on their risk profile and uses a methodology that considers credit, market, operational and other risks inherent in each business segment. The amount of risk capital attributed is commonly referred to as economic equity. Commencing this year, return on economic equity for the business segments is calculated as a ratio of Adjusted Net Income of the business segment and the economic equity attributed. Adjusted Net Income is net income available to common shareholders grossed up for the incremental cost of non-common equity capital instruments. Return on economic equity for the business segments for comparative periods has been restated.

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets is an important financial measure for rating agencies and the investing community. Tangible common equity is total common shareholders' equity plus non-controlling interest in subsidiaries, less goodwill and unamortized intangible assets (net of taxes). Tangible common equity is presented as a percentage of risk-weighted assets. Regulatory capital ratios, such as Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios, have standardized meanings as defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI).

Assets under administration (AUA)

AUA are assets administered by the Bank which are beneficially owned by clients and therefore not reported on the Bank's balance sheet. Services provided for AUA are of an administrative nature, such as trusteeship, custodial, safekeeping, income collection and distribution; securities trade settlements, customer reporting, and other similar services.

Assets under management (AUM)

AUM are assets managed by the Bank on a discretionary basis and in respect of which the Bank earns investment management fees. AUM are beneficially owned by clients and are therefore not reported on the Bank's balance sheet. Some AUM are also administered assets and are therefore included in assets under administration, under these circumstances.

Group Financial Performance and Financial Condition

Financial results

Scotiabank's net income was $1,543 million in the second quarter. This compares to net income before non-controlling interests of $1,124 million in the same period last year, and $1,200 million last quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $1.36, compared to $1.02 in the same period a year ago and $1.07 last quarter. Return on equity remained strong at 22.9%, compared to 19.9% last year and 18.7% last quarter.

Change in accounting standards

During the quarter, the Bank elected to adopt the new Canadian accounting standards on Business Combinations, Consolidated Financial Statements and Non-controlling Interests effective November 1, 2010. The adoption of these standards resulted in the recognition of gains of $286 million. The gains arose substantially from accounting for the Bank's acquisition of DundeeWealth Inc. (DundeeWealth). This additional investment was considered a step-acquisition and accounted for on a fair value basis. A gain of $260 million was recognized on the revaluation of the Bank's original 18% investment in DundeeWealth.

The remaining $26 million gain related to the accounting for another recent acquisition, which was purchased at a price lower than fair value. The new standards require negative goodwill to be recognized in income without first reducing non-monetary assets, resulting in a higher gain in income under the new standards.

Under prior Canadian GAAP, $26 million would have been recorded as negative goodwill. With the change, the total negative goodwill recognized for the acquisition was $52 million.

The adoption of new standards also resulted in a reclassification of non-controlling interests from liabilities to equity and, as a result, non-controlling interests' share of income is no longer deducted to arrive at net income for this year. Refer below for further information.

Impact of foreign currency translation

The table below reflects the impact of foreign currency translation on the quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year change in key income statement items.

     ($ millions except           For the three                   For the six      per share amounts)           months ended                  months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                      Apr. 30, 2011 vs.  Apr. 30, 2011 vs.  Apr. 30, 2011 vs.                          Apr. 30, 2010      Jan. 31, 2011      Apr. 30, 2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     U.S./Canadian      dollar exchange      rate (average)     April 30, 2011            $  1.027           $  1.027           $  1.011     January 31, 2011                             $  0.995     April 30, 2010            $  0.973                              $  0.961     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     % change                         6%                 3%                 5%     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Impact on income:     Net interest income       $    (30)          $    (29)          $    (59)     Other income                   (30)               (19)               (59)     Non-interest expenses           16                 16                 37     Other items (net of tax)         9                  7                 18                               -----------------------------------------------     Net income                $    (35)          $    (25)          $    (63)                               -----------------------------------------------     Earnings per share      (diluted)                   (0.03)             (0.02)             (0.06)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Impact by business line:     Canadian Banking                (1)                (2)                (2)     International Banking          (11)               (12)               (20)     Global Wealth Management        (4)                (3)                (8)     Scotia Capital                 (12)                (6)               (19)     Other                           (7)                (2)               (14)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

Net income

Scotiabank's net income was $1,543 million in the second quarter, which compares to net income before non-controlling interests of $1,124 million in the same period last year, an increase of $419 million, or 37%. The increase included the gains of $286 million on adoption of the new accounting standards. Excluding these gains, net income was up 12%. Contributing to these strong results were solid underlying net interest income, increased wealth management, investment banking and securitization revenues, lower provisions for credit losses and the impact of a lower effective income tax rate. These increases were partly offset by higher non-interest expenses and lower trading results.

Total revenue

This quarter, total revenue (on a taxable equivalent basis) was $4,586 million, up $642 million or 16% from the same quarter last year, including the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $60 million. The increase in total revenue was attributable to the gains from the adoption of the new accounting standards, solid underlying net interest income, contributions from recent acquisitions, and increased underwriting fees. These items were partly offset by lower trading revenues and decreases in net gains on securities.

Net interest income

This quarter's net interest income (on a taxable equivalent basis) was $2,283 million, up $154 million or 7% over the same quarter last year. Excluding the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $30 million, net interest income grew by $184 million or 9%. The underlying increase was due mainly to asset growth as the net interest margin narrowed year over year. The asset growth was primarily in residential mortgages in Canada and commercial and retail lending in International Banking including the acquisition of R-G Premier Bank. There were also increases in securities purchased under resale agreements and trading securities in Scotia Capital, reflecting the expansion of the fixed income business, partly offset by lower corporate lending volumes in Scotia Capital.

The Bank's net interest margin was 1.68% in the second quarter compared to 1.73% in the same quarter last year. The lower net interest margin was a result of a higher level of low spread assets, such as securities purchased under resale agreements, trading securities, and non-earning assets. Canadian Banking's net interest margin was compressed due to consumer shift towards lower yielding variable rate mortgages. These items were partly offset by positive changes in the fair value of financial instruments used for asset/liability management purposes and the higher spread of the loan portfolio of R-G Premier Bank.

Other income

Other income was $2,303 million this quarter, up 27% or $488 million from $1,815 million in the same quarter last year, including the gains of $286 million from the adoption of the new accounting standards. The remaining increase of $202 million or 11% was due mainly to higher wealth management revenues from the combination of a recent acquisition and higher mutual fund fees from existing operations due to growth in assets under management. Underwriting fees and transaction-based revenues were higher. There was also a positive change in the fair value of non-trading financial instruments. These items were partly offset by a reduction in trading revenues, primarily from the institutional equity business and a decline in net gains on securities.

Provision for credit losses

The provision for credit losses was $262 million this quarter, down $76 million from $338 million in the same period last year. The year-over-year decline was due primarily to lower provisions in International Banking and Canadian Banking, somewhat offset by moderately higher provisions in Scotia Capital.

Further discussion on credit risk is provided below.

Non-interest expenses and productivity

Non-interest expenses were $2,378 million this quarter, $411 million or 21% higher than the same period last year. Acquisitions accounted for $226 million of the increase. The most notable increase was in compensation-related expenses that reflected increases in staffing levels and higher pension costs from changes in actuarial assumptions and plan asset values. The growth in performance-based compensation was in line with the higher revenues. Increases in other expense categories reflected the Bank's growth initiatives.

The productivity ratio was 51.8%, compared to 49.9% in the same quarter last year.

Taxes

The effective tax rate for this quarter was 17.8%, down from 28.3% in the same quarter last year. The decrease from a year ago was substantially due to the non-taxable gains of $286 million that arose from the adoption of the new accounting standards and a higher level of tax-exempt income. There was also a reduction in the statutory rates in Canada. These items were partially offset by lower income in low tax jurisdictions.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

Net income

Net income increased by $343 million to $1,543 million from the previous quarter. This quarter-over-quarter growth was due mainly to the impact of the adoption of the new accounting standards, higher net gains on securities, increased mutual funds revenues, and the impact of a lower effective income tax rate. These items were partially offset by lower net interest income, partly from the impact of the shorter quarter and lower trading revenues.

Total revenue

Compared with last quarter, total revenue (on a taxable equivalent basis) was up $390 million or 9%, including gains from the adoption of the new accounting standards. Quarter-over-quarter business growth reflected contributions from recent acquisitions and higher net gains on securities from lower writedowns. These increases were partially offset by a decline in net interest income from three fewer days in the quarter and lower trading results.

Net interest income

Compared to the previous quarter, net interest income (on a taxable equivalent basis) declined $88 million or 4%. The decrease was attributable mainly to a decline in the net interest margin and the impact of three fewer days in the quarter, partly offset by asset growth.

The decline in the net interest margin from 1.75% in the previous quarter to 1.68% in the current quarter, was due mainly to higher volumes of lower-spread deposits with banks, margin compression in the Canadian floating rate portfolio and lower loan origination fees. These items were partly offset by positive changes in fair value of financial instruments for asset/liability management purposes.

Other income

Quarter over quarter, other income was up $478 million or 26%, including the gains of $286 million from the adoption of the new accounting standards. The remaining increase of $192 million or 10% was from higher net gains on securities as a result of lower writedowns and increased wealth management revenues. The latter arose from a combination of contributions from a recent acquisition and higher mutual fund fees from existing operations due to growth in assets under management. These items were offset partly by lower trading revenues across all Scotia Capital businesses.

Provision for credit losses

The provision for credit losses was $262 million this quarter down $7 million from the prior quarter. Specific provisions fell in Canadian Banking, but increased in Scotia Capital. Quarter over quarter, provisions in International Banking were flat.

Further discussion on credit risk is provided below.

Non-interest expenses and productivity

Non-interest expenses were $92 million higher than the first quarter. Excluding the impact of recent acquisitions, non-interest expenses declined by $105 million. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower stock-based compensation this quarter due mainly to the impact of new grants awarded in the first quarter and ongoing vesting of existing grants. The prior quarter included a gain of $35 million on the final wind-up and settlement of a subsidiary pension plan.

The productivity ratio was 51.8% compared to 54.5% in the previous quarter.

Taxes

The effective tax rate was 17.8%, down from 23.6% last quarter. The decrease was substantially due to the non-taxable accounting gains that arose from the adoption of the new accounting standards. There was also a higher level of tax-exempt income which was partially offset by higher taxes in foreign subsidiaries.

Year-to-date Q2 2011 vs Year-to-date Q2 2010

Net income

Net income for the six months was $2,743 million, which compares to net income before non-controlling interests of $2,138 million in the same period last year. This growth of $605 million or 28% was achieved despite the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $63 million. The year-over-year increase reflected the gains from the adoption of the new acquisition-related accounting standards, increased net interest income, higher securitization revenues, strong wealth management and investment banking revenues, lower provisions for credit losses and the impact of a lower effective tax rate. Offsetting these items were lower net gains on securities, reduced trading revenues and increased non-interest expenses.

Total revenue

For the six months, total revenue (on a taxable equivalent basis) of $8,782 million was $857 million or 11% higher than the same period last year, including the negative foreign currency translation impact of $118 million and the gains from the adoption of the new accounting standards of $286 million. The underlying year-over-year growth was due primarily to increased wealth management revenues with contributions from both recent acquisitions and existing mutual fund operations, growth in net interest income, and higher underwriting and other transaction-based fees. These items were partially offset by reduced net gains on securities, and lower trading results compared to the record levels last year.

Net interest income

For the six-month period, net interest income (on a taxable equivalent basis) rose to $4,654 million, up $303 million or 7% from the same period last year, notwithstanding the negative foreign currency translation impact of $59 million. This increase was driven by asset growth, mainly in residential mortgages in Canada, trading securities and securities purchased under resale agreements in Scotia Capital, partly offset by a lower net interest margin.

The year-to-date net interest margin was lower than the same period last year, due mainly to growth in low spread trading securities and securities purchased under resale agreements and lower loan origination fees. These items were partly offset by the positive fair value changes in financial instruments used for asset/liability management purposes and the higher spread on the loan portfolio of R-G Premier Bank.

Other income

For the six-month period, other income was $4,128 million, an increase of $554 million or 16% from the same period last year. The results reflected the gains of $286 million from the adoption of the new accounting standards and higher wealth management revenues as a result of the recent acquisition of DundeeWealth and growth in the existing mutual funds business. There were also higher investment banking and securitization revenues. In addition, last year's results included a loss on the Bank's investment in an affiliate in Venezuela. These increases were partly offset by lower net gains on securities and decline in trading revenues, from the record levels last year.

Provisions for credit losses

For the six-month period, total provisions for credit losses were $531 million, down $178 million from $709 million during the same period last year. The majority of the decrease was attributable to lower provisions in International Banking and, to a lesser extent, in Canadian Banking, somewhat offset by moderately higher provisions in Scotia Capital.

Further discussion on credit risk is provided below.

Non-interest expenses and productivity

Year to date, non-interest expenses were $688 million or 17% above the same period last year. Recent acquisitions accounted for $261 million of the growth. The remaining increases of $427 million were due primarily to higher compensation-related expenses as a result of increased staffing levels and higher stock-based compensation from the cumulative impacts of new grants and ongoing vesting of existing grants. Pension and benefit expenses were also higher from changes in actuarial assumptions and plan asset values. The remaining growth across the expense categories was to support ongoing business initiatives.

The year-to-date productivity ratio was 53.1%, compared to 50.2% for the same period last year.

Taxes

The year-to-date effective tax rate was 20.4%, compared to 30.9% for the same period last year. The decrease was due primarily to the non-taxable gains relating to the adoption of the new accounting standards, higher tax-exempt income and a reduction in the statutory tax rate in Canada.

Risk management

The Bank's risk management policies and practices are unchanged from those outlined in pages 62 to 77 of the 2010 Annual Report.

Credit risk

Provision for credit losses

The provision for credit losses was $262 million this quarter, compared to $338 million in the same period last year and $269 million in the previous quarter.

The provision for credit losses was $145 million in Canadian Banking, down from $189 million in the same quarter last year and $165 million in the previous quarter, as a result of lower provisions in both the retail and commercial portfolios.

International Banking's provision for credit losses was $106 million this quarter, compared to $173 million in the same period last year, and $107 million last quarter. The lower provisions compared to the same quarter last year were primarily attributable to the commercial portfolios in the Caribbean and Chile, and, to a lesser extent, lower retail provisions in Chile and Peru. Compared to last quarter, retail provisions in Mexico were higher given that last quarter included the benefit of a one-time recovery under the Mexican government's mortgage support program. More than offsetting this increase were net reversals and recoveries of commercial provisions in Chile, and moderately lower retail provisions in the Caribbean.

Scotia Capital's provision for credit losses was $10 million this quarter, compared to net reversals and recoveries of $24 million in the same period last year and $3 million in the previous quarter. New provisions in Canada and Europe were somewhat offset by reversals and recoveries in the United States. Last year's recoveries included a $19 million reversal of the sectoral allowance specific to the automotive industry.

Impaired loans

Total gross impaired loans at April 30, 2011 were $4,255 million, down $166 million from October 31, 2010, attributable to declines in most business lines.

Total net impaired loans in Canadian Banking were $586 million, down from $608 million at October 31, 2010, due to declines in retail loans partially offset by increases in commercial net impaired loans.

International Banking's total net impaired loans decreased to $2,120 million from $2,209 million as at October 31, 2010 due to declines in both retail and commercial portfolios.

In Scotia Capital, total net impaired loans were $163 million at the end of this quarter, compared to $227 million at the end of last year, due to reductions in the U.S., Canadian and European portfolios.

Allowance for credit losses

The total allowance for credit losses decreased to $2,794 million as at April 30, 2011 from $2,796 million as at October 31, 2010.

Specific allowances in Canadian Banking increased to $638 million as at April 30, 2011 from $608 million as at October 31, 2010 due to increases in both the retail and commercial portfolios.

In International Banking, specific allowances declined to $676 million from $705 million last year end, primarily due to decreases in commercial portfolio partially offset by increases in the retail portfolio.

Scotia Capital's specific allowances declined to $57 million from $64 million as at October 31, 2010, primarily due to writeoffs and the impact of foreign currency translation.

The general allowance for credit losses was $1,412 million as at April 30, 2011, slightly above $1,410 million last year end, reflecting recent acquisitions.

Overview of loan portfolio

A large portion of the Bank's loan portfolio is comprised of residential mortgages and consumer loans, which are well diversified by borrower and geography. As at April 30, 2011, these loans amounted to $180 billion or 61% of the Bank's total loans outstanding, in line with last quarter (after specific allowances but before general allowances for credit losses). A very high percentage of these residential mortgages and consumer loans are secured, with Canadian Banking's portfolio 92% secured and International Banking's portfolio 78% secured, in line with amounts at year end.

Sovereign credit risk

There was no significant change since year end to the Bank's sovereign credit risk exposure for certain countries that have been an area of recent focus. In addition, the Bank has partially reduced its exposure to Irish banks since the year end. Refer to page 35 of the 2010 Annual Report.

Market risk

Value at Risk (VaR) is a key measure of market risk in the Bank's trading activities. In the second quarter, the average one-day VaR was $12.1 million compared to $13.4 million for the same quarter last year. The change was primarily the result of higher diversification between risk factors partially offset by increased equity risk. Compared to the previous quarter, the average one-day VaR increased from $11.7 million to $12.1 million due primarily to increased equity risk.

                                           Average for the three months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Risk factor                             April 30  January 31    April 30     ($ millions)                                2011        2011        2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Interest rate                            $  11.9     $  11.2     $  12.2     Equities                                     7.3         4.1         6.5     Foreign exchange                             1.4         1.2         1.5     Commodities                                  2.0         2.0         1.9     Diversification effect                     (10.5)       (6.8)       (8.7)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     All-Bank VaR                             $  12.1     $  11.7     $  13.4     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

There were two trading loss days in the second quarter, compared to six days in the previous quarter. The losses were well within the range predicted by VaR.

Liquidity risk

The Bank maintains large holdings of liquid assets to support its operations. These assets generally can be sold or pledged to meet the Bank's obligations. As at April 30, 2011 liquid assets were $187 billion or 33% of total assets, compared to $161 billion or 30% of total assets as at January 31, 2011. The mix of these assets between securities and other liquid assets, including cash and deposits with banks, was 61% and 39%, respectively (January 31, 2011 - 67% and 33%, respectively). In the course of the Bank's day-to-day activities, securities and other assets are pledged to secure an obligation, participate in clearing or settlement systems, or operate in a foreign jurisdiction. Securities may also be pledged under repurchase agreements. As at April 30, 2011, total assets pledged were $105 billion, compared to $99 billion as at January 31, 2011. The quarter-over-quarter change was due largely to an increase in assets pledged under security borrowing and lending transactions. In some over-the-counter derivative contracts, the Bank would be required to post additional collateral in the event its credit rating was downgraded. The Bank maintains access to sufficient collateral to meet its obligations in the event of a downgrade of its ratings by one or more of the rating agencies.

Balance sheet

The Bank's total assets at April 30, 2011 were $572 billion, up $45 billion from October 31, 2010. Excluding the negative impact of foreign currency translation, total assets rose $59 billion or 11%.

Cash resources grew by $25 billion, primarily from an increase in interest bearing deposits with banks. Securities purchased under resale agreements decreased $2 billion.

Total securities increased by $12 billion from October 31, 2010, mainly in trading securities from higher holdings of equities and U.S. and other highly-rated foreign government debt. Equity accounted investments decreased $353 million due primarily to the acquisition of the remaining shares of DundeeWealth.

As at April 30, 2011, the unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, after the impact of qualifying hedges is taken into account, was $1,126 million, an increase of $63 million from last quarter. Increases in the values of corporate bonds and equity securities from improvements in capital markets were partially offset by decreases in unrealized gains on mortgage-backed securities created and retained by the Bank.

The Bank's loan portfolio increased $3 billion from October 31, 2010. Excluding the negative impact of foreign currency translation, loans increased $8 billion or 3%. There was growth of $5 billion in business and government loans primarily in ScotiaMocatta. There were declines in the retail portfolio, primarily in personal loans, which decreased by $2 billion.

The increases of $1.2 billion in goodwill and $2.6 billion in other intangible assets were due primarily to the acquisition of DundeeWealth.

Total liabilities were $541 billion as at April 30, 2011, up $42 billion from October 31, 2010. Excluding the negative impact of foreign currency translation, total liabilities rose $56 billion or 11%.

Total deposits increased by $34 billion, net of negative foreign currency translation of $11 billion. The growth was primarily in business and government deposits which were up $30 billion, mainly in the U.S.. Personal deposits increased by $2 billion, primarily from growth in high interest savings accounts in Canada. Deposits by banks also rose $2 billion.

Obligations related to securities sold short and obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements grew by $4 billion and $1 billion, respectively. Derivative instrument liabilities increased by $3 billion, which was similar to the increase in derivative instrument assets.

Total shareholders' equity rose $3,727 million from October 31, 2010 which included the reclassification of non-controlling interests of $576 million. This increase was driven by internal capital generation of $1,514 million, the issuance of common shares of $1.8 billion and preferred shares of $409 million for the purchase of DundeeWealth, as well as $399 million common shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment Program and the exercise of options. Partially offsetting this growth was an increase of $1,016 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which arose primarily from an increase in unrealized foreign exchange losses from the strengthening of the Canadian dollar.

Capital management

Scotiabank is committed to maintaining a solid capital base to support the risks associated with its diversified businesses. The Bank's capital management framework includes a comprehensive internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP), aimed at ensuring that the Bank's capital is more than adequate to meet current and future risks and achieve its strategic objectives. Key components of the Bank's ICAAP include sound corporate governance; establishing risk-based capital targets; managing and monitoring capital, both currently and prospectively; and utilizing appropriate financial metrics which relate risk to capital, including regulatory capital measures. The Bank's capital management practices are unchanged from those outlined on pages 40 to 46 of the 2010 Annual Report.

Capital ratios

The Bank continues to maintain a strong capital position. The Tier 1 and Total capital ratios as at April 30, 2011, were higher at 12.0% and 13.9%, respectively, compared to 11.2% and 13.3% as at April 30, 2010 and 11.8% and 13.8% as at October 31, 2010.

The increase in the ratios was due to internally generated capital and the issuance of common and preferred shares for the acquisition of DundeeWealth. These capital increases more than offset the impact of increases in goodwill and intangibles from the acquisition, redemption of Tier 1 innovative capital instruments as well as growth in risk-weighted assets.

The tangible common equity ratio was higher at 9.3% as at April 30, 2011, compared to 8.9% as at April 30, 2010, but lower when compared to 9.7% as at October 31, 2010, due to the impact of the DundeeWealth acquisition.

Basel III

On December 16, 2010, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) published the final revised capital adequacy rules, commonly referred to as Basel III, that increases capital requirements and introduces an internationally harmonized leverage ratio. The increased capital requirements are to be phased-in commencing January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2019. As of January 2019, the bank will be required to meet a new minimum Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 4.5% plus a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, collectively 7%, of risk-weighted assets.

The Bank has performed various analyses and projections and is satisfied that it will meet the 2019 Basel III capital requirements early in the transition period.

In addition, on January 13, 2011, additional guidance was issued by the BCBS, with respect to requirements for loss absorbency of capital at the point of non-viability. These rules affect the eligibility of instruments for inclusion in regulatory capital and provide for a transition and phase-out of these instruments.

All of the Bank's current non-equity capital instruments do not meet these additional criteria and will be subject to phase-out commencing January 2013. Certain innovative Tier 1 capital instruments issued by the Bank contain regulatory event redemption rights. The Bank has no present intention of invoking any regulatory event redemption features in these capital instruments. However, the Bank reserves the right to redeem, call or repurchase any capital instruments within the terms of each offering at any time in the future.

Common dividend

The Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 30, 2011, approved a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share. This quarterly dividend applies to shareholders of record as of July 5, 2011, and is payable July 27, 2011.

Financial instruments

Given the nature of the Bank's main business activities, financial instruments make up a substantial portion of the balance sheet and are integral to the Bank's business. There are various measures that reflect the level of risk associated with the Bank's portfolio of financial instruments. Further discussion of some of these risk measures is included in the Risk Management section above. The methods of determining the fair value of financial instruments are detailed on pages 79 to 80 of the 2010 Annual Report. Management's judgment on valuation inputs is necessary when observable market data is not available, and in the selection of valuation models. Uncertainty in these estimates and judgments can affect fair value and financial results recorded. During the quarter, changes in the fair value of financial instruments generally arose from normal economic, industry and market conditions.

Total derivative notional amounts were $2,596 billion as at April 30, 2011, compared to $2,236 billion as at January 31, 2011, due largely to an increase in the volume of interest rate contracts. The percentage of derivatives held-for-trading and those held for non-trading or asset liability management was generally unchanged. The credit equivalent amount, after taking master netting arrangements into account, was $21.5 billion, compared to $20.6 billion in the previous quarter.

Selected credit instruments

A complete discussion of selected credit instruments which markets regarded as higher risk during the financial crisis was provided on pages 50 to 51 of the Bank's 2010 Annual Report. This disclosure provided a detailed discussion on the nature and extent of the Bank's exposures. There have been no significant changes to the Bank's exposure to mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed commercial papers, structured investment vehicles, Alt-A loans and securities, highly leveraged loans awaiting syndication and auction-rate securities.

Collateralized debt obligations and collateralized loan obligations

Non-trading portfolio

As at April 30, 2011, the carrying value of cash-based CDOs and CLOs reported as loans on the Consolidated Balance Sheet was $866 million (January 31, 2011 - $923 million; October 31, 2010 - $943 million). The fair value was $636 million (January 31, 2011 - $657 million; October 31, 2010 - $623 million). None of these cash-based CDOs and CLOs are classified as impaired loans. The overall risk profile of cash-based CDOs and CLOs has not changed significantly since January 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010.

The Bank's remaining exposure to synthetic CDOs and CLOs was $129 million as at April 30, 2011 (January 31, 2011 - $128 million; October 31, 2010 - $185 million). During the quarter, the Bank recorded a pre-tax gain of $8 million in net income for changes in fair value of synthetic CDOs and CLOs (first quarter of 2011 - pre-tax gain of $9 million; second quarter of 2010 - pre-tax gain of $30 million). The change in fair value of the synthetic CDOs and CLOs was mainly driven by the tightening of credit spreads. The overall risk profile of synthetic CDOs and CLOs has not changed significantly since January 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010.

Trading portfolio

The Bank holds synthetic CDOs in its trading portfolio as a result of structuring and managing transactions with clients and other financial institutions. To hedge its trading exposure, the Bank purchases or sells CDOs to other financial institutions, along with purchasing and/or selling index tranches or single name credit default swaps.

The risk profile of the Bank's CDOs outstanding has not changed significantly from January 31, 2011.

Exposure to monoline insurers

There was no significant change to the Bank's direct or indirect exposure to monoline insurers since the year end.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

In the normal course of business, the Bank enters into contractual arrangements that are not required to be consolidated in its financial statements, but could have a current or future impact on the Bank's results of operations or financial condition. These arrangements can be classified into the following categories: variable interest entities (VIEs), securitizations, and guarantees and other commitments. No material contractual obligations were entered into this quarter by the Bank that are not in the ordinary course of business. Processes for review and approval of these contractual arrangements are unchanged from last year.

For a complete discussion of these types of arrangements, please refer to pages 46 to 49 of the Bank's 2010 Annual Report.

Multi-seller conduits sponsored by the Bank

The Bank sponsors three multi-seller conduits, two of which are Canadian-based and one in the United States.

Canada

The Bank's primary exposure to the Canadian-based conduits is the liquidity support provided, with total liquidity facilities of $1.5 billion as at April 30, 2011 (January 31, 2011 -$1.3 billion; October 31, 2010 - $1.4 billion). As at April 30, 2011, total commercial paper outstanding for the Canadian-based conduits administered by the Bank was $0.8 billion (January 31, 2011 - $0.8 billion; October 31, 2010 - $0.9 billion). Funded assets purchased and held by the Bank's two Canadian multi-sellers as at April 30, 2011, as reflected at original cost, were $0.8 billion (January 31, 2011 - $0.8 billion; October 31, 2010 - $0.9 billion). The fair value of these assets approximates original cost. There has been no significant change in the composition or risk profile of these conduits since October 31, 2010.

United States

The Bank's primary exposure to the U.S.-based conduit is the liquidity support and program-wide credit enhancement provided, with total liquidity facilities of $6.4 billion as at April 30, 2011 (January 31, 2011 - $6.6 billion; October 31, 2010 - $6.5 billion).

As at April 30, 2011, total commercial paper outstanding for the U.S.-based conduit administered by the Bank was $3.4 billion (January 31, 2011 - $3.3 billion; October 31, 2010 - $3.1 billion).

Funded assets purchased and held by the Bank's U.S. multi-seller conduit as at April 30, 2011 were $3.4 billion (January 31, 2011 - $3.3 billion; October 31, 2010 - $3.1 billion). The fair value of these assets as at April 30, 2011 was $3.1 billion (January 31, 2011 - $3.0 billion; October 31, 2010 - $2.7 billion). There has been no significant change in the composition of this conduit since October 31, 2010.

Other off-balance sheet arrangements

The Bank provides liquidity facilities to non-Bank sponsored conduits, all of which are U.S. third party conduits. There has been no significant change in the Bank's exposures through these liquidity facilities since the year end. The Bank may securitize residential mortgages as a means to diversify its funding sources, as this represents a cost-effective means to fund the growth in this portfolio. A further $1.5 billion in residential mortgages was securitized this quarter, bringing the balance of outstanding mortgages securitized to $17.1 billion as at April 30, 2011, compared to $16.0 billion as at January 31, 2011.

Guarantees and other indirect commitments increased 5% from October 31, 2010. Fees from guarantees and loan commitment arrangements recorded in other income were $108 million in the three-month period ended April 30, 2011, compared to $111 million in the previous quarter.

Accounting Policies and Controls

Accounting policies and estimates

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). See Note 1 to the 2010 annual consolidated financial statements for more information about the significant accounting principles used to prepare the financial statements. The key assumptions and bases for estimates that management has made under GAAP, and their impact on the amounts reported in the interim consolidated financial statements and notes, remain substantially unchanged from those described in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report.

Changes in accounting policies

Business combinations, consolidated financial statements and non-controlling interests

In January 2009, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) issued new accounting standards on Business Combinations, Consolidated Financial Statements and Non-controlling Interests. These standards are aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with earlier adoption permitted. If an entity elects to early adopt, all three standards are required to be adopted concurrently.

The business combination standard addresses the valuation of the identified assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination and the date at which the valuations should be determined. The other two standards are revised to ensure that the requirements embedded in the business combination standards are applied appropriately to the preparation of consolidated financial statements and the accounting for non-controlling interest after the acquisition date.

The Bank has elected to early adopt all three standards retrospectively from November 1, 2010. As a result, all business acquisitions that occurred from November 1, 2010 have been accounted for under the revised standards.

The key principle underlying the business combinations standard is that all acquisitions be measured at fair value on the acquisition date. The key changes in the standards are:

     -   The acquisition accounting is at fair value (under prior GAAP only         the Bank's proportionate share of fair value adjustments were         accounted for);     -   Non-controlling interest is measured at fair value (excluding the         proportionate share of goodwill) and treated as equity;     -   Acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs are expensed as         incurred while prior GAAP permitted some costs to be set up at         acquisition date;     -   Contingent consideration and other contingent liabilities, if any,         are recorded at fair value on acquisition and subsequent changes in         fair value are recorded in income;     -   When the purchase consideration is in the form of equity shares of         the acquirer, they are measured at fair value at the acquisition         date, rather than the prior GAAP requirement which is the         announcement date; and     -   Step-acquisitions are accounted for at fair value allowing for a         gain/loss to be recognized in income on the date of the transaction         due to the revaluation of the original investment. 

The retrospective application of the revised accounting standards resulted in a restatement of the first quarter consolidated financial statements only with respect to non-controlling interest. Other than the reclassification of non-controlling interest, there was no material impact to the Bank's consolidated financial statements as at and for the quarter ended January 31, 2011. The reclassifications relating to non-controlling interests were as follows:

     -   Non-controlling interests have been reclassified from liabilities to         equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.     -   Non-controlling interests' portion of income is no longer a deduction         when calculating the net income in the Consolidated Statement of         Income. Instead, net income is apportioned between the Bank's equity         holders and the non-controlling interests. 

With respect to the second quarter consolidated financial statements, the adoption of these new Canadian accounting standards resulted in a net gain of $286 million being recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The gain arose substantially from accounting for the Bank's investment in DundeeWealth. The additional investment was considered a step-acquisition and accounted for on a fair value basis resulting in a gain of $260 million from the revaluation of the Bank's existing 18% investment in DundeeWealth.

The remaining $26 million gain related to the acquisition accounting for a recent acquisition which was purchased at a price lower than fair value. The new standards require negative goodwill to be recognized in income without first reducing non-monetary assets, resulting in a higher gain in income under the new standards.

Under prior Canadian GAAP $26 million would have been recorded as negative goodwill. With the change, the total negative goodwill recognized for the acquisition was $52 million.

The adoption of these new accounting standards resulted in additional purchase consideration of approximately $350 million on the acquisition of DundeeWealth. The increase was due primarily to the following:

     -   The gain from the revaluation of the Bank's original investment is         considered part of the purchase consideration; and     -   The common shares issued by the Bank as consideration for the         acquisition were valued at closing date price versus announcement         date price as per prior GAAP (incremental $110 million). 

Future accounting changes

Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Canadian publicly accountable enterprises are required to adopt IFRS for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. For the Bank, IFRS will be effective for interim and annual periods commencing November 1, 2011 (adoption date), and will include the preparation and reporting of one year of comparative figures, including an opening balance sheet as at November 1, 2010 (transition date).

Pages 83 to 87 of the Bank's 2010 Annual Report contain a comprehensive discussion of the Bank's changeover plan, including key elements, milestones and status of the Bank's IFRS project. In addition, accounting policy differences and choices under IFRS that have the potential to be the most significant to the Bank are discussed in detail. Readers are encouraged to review this comprehensive discussion in conjunction with the following.

Key elements of the Bank's IFRS changeover plan

The following summarizes the Bank's progress since the year end towards completion of selected key activities and milestones contained in its conversion plan.

Financial statement presentation

The recommended format of the IFRS consolidated balance sheet and statement of income was completed in the second quarter of this year. Preliminary shell IFRS note disclosures have been prepared. These statements and notes are expected to evolve over the year as the Bank continues to assess best practices and industry views.

The quantification and preparation of the IFRS opening balance sheet and comparative year results continue, and will likely be an ongoing and iterative process through to 2012.

Training and communication

Training programs to finance and other key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and senior management, continue to be provided including specific training to credit/loan officers across the organization through various channels and are increasingly focused on specific subjects.

Information technology systems

A solution for the capture of comparative year financial information (including the IFRS opening balance sheet) has been implemented.

The Bank has not identified the need for any significant modifications to its systems as a result of IFRS changes.

Business and process activities

Process changes are being implemented to address the impact on financial reporting, and on other areas such as the Bank's performance measurement processes, including planning and budgeting and capital management.

Control environment

Changes in internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P), resulting from changes to policies, processes and systems, continue to be assessed and implemented as required.

Key financial impacts

Key differences between current accounting policies and IFRS requirements

The Bank has determined a number of key differences that have the potential to significantly affect the financial statements, operations or capital of the Bank. The key differences are discussed in more detail in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report. Net adjustments to the Bank's opening balance sheet resulting from differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS will be recorded against retained earnings on transition, or other components of equity.

The full impact of IFRS on the Bank's consolidated financial results at the time of transition is dependent upon finalization and audit of the IFRS values, including finalization and approval of accounting policy choices and IFRS adoption decisions. As such, the Bank is still in the process of finalizing its IFRS adjustments. Estimates for certain significant opening balance sheet impacts, however, are discussed below. These estimates may change as the Bank refines its IFRS impacts and finalizes its IFRS accounting decisions. At this time, the total estimated negative impact on the Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of all transition date adjustments is approximately 75 basis points.

Consolidation

Canadian GAAP determines consolidation of an entity using the frameworks of the variable interest entity (VIE) and voting control model. The consolidation of a VIE under Canadian GAAP is based on whether the Bank is exposed to the majority of the VIE's expected losses or residual returns, or both and considered to be the primary beneficiary.

Under IFRS, an entity (including a special purpose entity, SPE) is consolidated based solely on control, which is evidenced by the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity to obtain benefit. When assessing control under IFRS, all relevant factors are considered, including qualitative and quantitative aspects.

As a consequence of the differences in criteria, certain SPEs are required to be consolidated under IFRS that were not consolidated under Canadian GAAP including one Bank sponsored multi-seller conduit and the Bank's capital instrument trusts. The estimated overall impact is an increase in the Bank's assets of approximately $2.7 billion, an increase in liabilities of approximately $2.2 billion, an increase in capital instruments equity of approximately $0.8 billion, and a decrease in opening retained earnings of approximately $0.3 billion.

Business combinations

Under IFRS 1, First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 1), an entity may elect to not retrospectively restate any business combinations that occurred prior to the transition date.

Although the Bank will likely elect to not restate any business combinations that occurred prior to November 1, 2010, certain adjustments are still required upon transition to IFRS for items such as fair valuing contingent consideration and the recognition of intangible assets previously written off under Canadian GAAP. The estimated impact from these adjustments is an increase in assets of $2 million, an increase in liabilities of $47 million and a decrease to opening retained earnings of approximately $45 million after-tax.

Share-based payments

IFRS requires cash-settled (i.e., liability-classified) awards to be remeasured at each reporting date based on changes in fair value of the liability. Under Canadian GAAP, liability-classified awards are remeasured at each reporting date based on changes in the intrinsic value of such awards.

IFRS 1 allows the choice of not having to remeasure liability-classified awards to their fair value for those awards that have already settled by the transition date. The estimated impact on transition for the awards that have not settled by the date of transition is a decrease to opening retained earnings of approximately $21 million offset by an increase in other liabilities of $20 million and a decrease in deferred tax assets of $1 million.

Employee benefits

Under IFRS 1, an entity may elect to recognize all cumulative unamortized actuarial gains and losses for employee defined benefit plans at transition date instead of retrospective restatement, with an offsetting adjustment against opening retained earnings.

The Bank will likely elect to use the employee benefits exemption. The estimated impact of this election would be a reduction to opening retained earnings of approximately $1.5 billion after-tax. The impact under IFRS differs from Canadian GAAP amounts due to adjustments for items such as using an October 31 measurement date for the actuarial valuation, and using fair values for determining the expected return on plan assets.

Cumulative translation differences

IFRS 1 allows cumulative translation differences for all foreign operations to be deemed zero at the date of transition to IFRS, instead of recalculating from inception. This would result in the reclassification of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to opening retained earnings on transition.

The Bank will likely elect to use this exemption. The reclassification of the cumulative translation loss from AOCI to opening retained earnings would be $4.5 billion, which was the Canadian GAAP amount as at October 31, 2010.

Certain adjustments to the cumulative translation differences under Canadian GAAP may be required as the Bank finalizes the impact of the changes to the functional currency of some of its reporting units under IFRS. Such adjustments will also impact opening retained earnings.

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

Canadian GAAP uses a control-based model to assess derecognition, while IFRS primarily focuses on whether risks and rewards have been substantively transferred. As a result of the differences in criteria, transfers of certain financial assets that previously qualified for derecognition under Canadian GAAP will no longer qualify under IFRS.

The Bank's insured residential mortgage securitizations through the Canadian Government's Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) Programs receive off-balance sheet treatment under Canadian GAAP. These mortgage securitization transactions will not meet the derecognition criteria under IFRS. Additionally, mortgages securitized and retained as mortgage-backed securities (MBS), currently classified as available-for-sale on the Bank's balance sheet under Canadian GAAP, would be reclassified to residential mortgages under IFRS.

In December 2010, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 1 to allow first-time adopters the option of applying the IFRS derecognition requirements prospectively to transactions occurring on or after an entity's transition date; or retrospectively from a date of the entity's choosing. In February 2011, OSFI issued an advisory requiring all federally regulated entities to apply the derecognition requirements retrospectively from January 1, 2004.

Application of the derecognition criteria from January 1, 2004, is estimated to result in an increase in residential mortgages and other assets of approximately $31 billion, an increase in deposits and other liabilities of approximately $15 billion and a decrease in available-for-sale securities of approximately $16 billion. The net impact to opening retained earnings would be an increase of approximately $140 million after-tax. In addition, there would be a decrease in AOCI of approximately $340 million after-tax related to the available-for-sale securities.

Future changes in standards

The Bank actively monitors developments and changes in standards from the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Canadian AcSB, as well as regulatory requirements from the Canadian Securities Administrators and OSFI.

The IASB has issued revised standards on consolidation and fair value measurement in May 2011 with an effective date of January 1, 2013 (for the Bank's fiscal 2014). The IASB expects to issue revised standards on employee benefits in June 2011 and expects to finalize changes to standards on impairment of financial assets, hedge accounting (excluding portfolio hedging), and offsetting of financial assets in the second half of 2011. These changes are expected to impact the Bank post fiscal 2012, after the Bank has adopted IFRS.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in the Bank's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 30, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bank's internal control over financial reporting.

Related party transactions

There were no changes to the Bank's procedures and policies for related party transactions from those outlined on pages 87 and 140 of the 2010 Annual Report. All transactions with related parties continued to be at market terms and conditions.

Outlook

In the opening months of 2011, relatively solid economic gains were recorded in Canada, Mexico, and the larger European countries. In addition, there were strong performances in Asia-Pacific and Latin America where the Bank has active operations. In contrast, U.S. growth slowed early in the year, though the economy's forward momentum is being supported by the improving trend in employment, car sales, and exports.

The global economy is now transitioning to a slower but sustainable growth path. Internationally, supply-chain disruptions caused by Japan's catastrophe will temporarily dampen manufacturing activity. The rising cost of energy and food is contributing to increased inflation and pressuring policymakers to tighten policy, especially in the faster-growing emerging economies. Recurring sovereign debt problems in Europe, the unwinding of excessive household leverage and the shift towards fiscal restraint, are adding to the slowdown in global activity.

Nevertheless the solid results achieved during the first half of the year, and the positive macroeconomic projections for the markets where we operate, the Bank is well-positioned to achieve its objectives for the full year.

Business Segment Review

Canadian Banking

                                                                For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)     ($ millions)     (Taxable      equivalent         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30      basis)(1)              2011     2011(2)    2010(3)      2011     2010(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest income $  1,170   $  1,254   $  1,222   $  2,424   $  2,456     Provision for      credit losses           145        165        189        310        370     Other income             328        338        337        666        648     Non-interest      expenses                737        737        720      1,474      1,454     Provision for      income taxes            172        193        199        365        393     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries            N/A        N/A          -        N/A          1     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $    444   $    497   $    451   $    941   $    886     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $      1   $      1   $    N/A   $      2   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $    443   $    496   $    451   $    939   $    886     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Return on economic      equity(1)              37.4%      40.4%      40.5%      38.9%      38.3%     Average assets      ($ billions)       $    207   $    206   $    195   $    206   $    194     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (3) Amounts for April 30, 2010, have been restated to reflect the         reorganization of the business segments which now includes         Global Wealth Management. 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

Canadian Banking reported net income of $444 million this quarter, which compared to net income before non-controlling interests of $451 million in the same period last year, a decrease of $7 million or 2%. Return on economic equity declined to 37.4% from 40.5%.

Average assets before securitization grew $12 billion or 6% from the same quarter last year. The increase was due primarily to growth of $11 billion (8%) in residential mortgages, $1 billion (8%) in consumer automotive, and $1 billion (7%) in demand loans. Average deposits grew $6 billion, an increase of 4%, as strong growth was recorded in personal high interest savings accounts, personal chequing accounts, and third party channel deposits. The growth reflected a number of deposits and payment initiatives including "Let the Saving Begin", and resulted in market share gains.

Total revenues decreased $61 million or 4% from the same period last year with declines in both net interest income and other income.

Net interest income of $1,170 million was down $52 million or 4% from the second quarter of last year. Solid asset and deposit growth was offset by a decrease in the net interest margin reflecting higher wholesale funding costs. In addition, the net interest margin was negatively impacted by consumer preference for lower yielding variable rate mortgages and maturing of older higher yield fixed rate mortgages.

Other income decreased $9 million or 3% from the same quarter last year, entirely due to a gain on sale of securities in the same quarter last year. This quarter benefitted from higher transaction-based fees in both personal and non-personal banking, including increased Visa card usage as well as higher foreign exchange revenues.

The provision for credit losses was $145 million this quarter, down from $189 million in the same quarter last year as a result of lower provisions in both the retail and commercial portfolios.

Non-interest expenses rose 2% from the same quarter last year due to the impact of higher pension costs, the new harmonized sales tax and annual merit increases in salaries. Partially offsetting these were lower bank card fraud losses.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

Quarter over quarter, net income declined by $53 million or 11%. Return on economic equity was 37.4% versus 40.4% last quarter.

Average assets before securitization rose $1 billion or 1%, led by continued growth in retail mortgages and indirect Scotia Plan Loans. Deposits increased $1 billion or 1%, primarily in registered term deposits following the RRSP season which resulted in increased market share.

Total revenue declined $94 million, down 6% from the record levels last quarter.

Net interest income decreased by 7%, primarily from three fewer days in the quarter, lower yielding variable rate mortgages and the maturity of older higher yielding fixed rate mortgages.

Other income was down $10 million or 3% quarter over quarter, due primarily to lower gains on securities.

The provision for credit losses was $145 million, down from $165 million in the previous quarter as a result of lower provisions in both the retail and commercial portfolios.

Quarter over quarter, non-interest expenses remained unchanged at $737 million. The first quarter included a gain on the wind up of a subsidiary pension plan. Excluding this item, expenses decreased due largely to the shorter quarter, and lower stock-based compensation.

International Banking

                                                                For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)     ($ millions)     (Taxable      equivalent         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30      basis)(1)              2011     2011(2)    2010(3)      2011     2010(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest income $    963   $    973   $    789   $  1,936   $  1,687     Provision for      credit losses           106        107        173        213        350     Other income             353        338        348        691        698     Non-interest      expenses                700        761        618      1,461      1,256     Provision for      income taxes            108         83         89        191        252     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries            N/A        N/A         18        N/A         34     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $    402   $    360   $    239   $    762   $    493     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $     16   $     18   $    N/A   $     34   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $    386   $    342   $    239   $    728   $    493     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Return on      economic equity(1)     15.9%      13.8%      11.9%      14.9%      12.2%     Average assets      ($ billions)       $     89   $     90   $     80   $     89   $     81     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (3) Amounts for April 30, 2010, have been restated to reflect the         reorganization of the business segments which now includes         Global Wealth Management. 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

International Banking had record net income in the second quarter of $402 million, which compared to net income before non-controlling interests of $257 million in the same period last year, an increase of $145 million or 56%. This includes $52 million negative goodwill on a recent acquisition. Acquisitions continue to provide strong growth in earnings and contributed approximately a third of the increase over last year. Return on economic equity was 15.9% versus 11.9% last year.

Average assets were $89 billion this quarter, an increase of $9 billion or 11% from the same period last year. Growth through acquisitions, mainly R-G Premier Bank of Puerto Rico, combined with strong organic growth in commercial lending (11%) particularly in Asia and Peru, and retail lending (7%) in Peru, Chile and the Caribbean, more than offset the negative impact of foreign currency translation. Underlying growth in low-cost deposits of 9% was widespread, led by the Caribbean region and Peru.

Total revenues increased a substantial $179 million or 16%, over the same period last year, with significant growth in net interest income despite the negative impact of foreign currency translation.

Net interest income was $963 million, up $174 million or 22% over last year mainly from the benefit of acquisitions, the positive impact of financial instruments used for asset/liability management purposes and broad based organic loan growth.

Other income was $353 million, up $5 million or 1% compared to last year. This included $52 million of negative goodwill, of which $26 million related to the adoption of the new accounting standards. Mostly offsetting were lower securities gains as last year's results included a gain on the sale of Siam City Bank shares.

The provision for credit losses was $106 million this quarter, compared to $173 million in the same period last year. The lower provisions were primarily attributable to the commercial portfolios in the Caribbean and Chile and to a lesser extent, lower retail provisions in Chile and Peru.

Non-interest expenses were $700 million, up $82 million or 13% year over year, primarily from the impact of new acquisitions and the investment in growth initiatives.

The effective tax rate decreased to 21.1% from 25.7% reflecting lower income in low tax rate jurisdictions in 2010, and non-taxable gain from negative goodwill.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

Quarter over quarter, net income was up $42 million, or 12%. Return on economic equity was 15.9% compared to 13.8% last quarter.

At $89 billion, average assets were down 1% compared to last quarter, entirely due to the adverse impact of foreign currency translation. Underlying growth was 1% due primarily to growth in commercial loans across most regions, and retail loans in Peru. Low-cost deposits grew 2% with the Caribbean and Peru as the main contributors.

Total revenue increased $5 million over last quarter, as a $15 million increase in other income was partly offset by lower net interest income.

Net interest income decreased $10 million or 1% quarter over quarter, to $963 million. Excluding the adverse foreign currency translation, net interest income was up slightly from continued commercial loan growth across most regions, higher retail loan volumes in Peru and a widening of the margin.

Other income was $353 million, up $15 million from last quarter. The gain from negative goodwill was partly offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation and lower fee-based revenues in Chile and the Caribbean.

The provision for credit losses was $106 million this quarter, compared to $107 million last quarter. Retail provisions in Mexico were higher this quarter given that last quarter's provisions benefitted from a one-time recovery under the Mexican government's mortgage support program. More than offsetting this increase were net reversals and recoveries of commercial provisions in Chile, and moderately lower retail provisions in the Caribbean.

Non-interest expenses of $700 million decreased $61 million or 8% from last quarter, or 6% excluding foreign currency translation. The reduction was due primarily to lower stock-based compensation, business and capital taxes, technology costs, and professional expenses, as well as last quarter's wind-up of a loyalty program in Mexico.

The effective tax rate was 21.1%, up from last quarter's 18.8%, as last quarter benefitted from the positive impact of tax rate changes on future tax liabilities in certain jurisdictions. Partly offsetting the quarter-over-quarter increase was the impact of the non-taxable gain from negative goodwill.

Global Wealth Management

                                                                For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)     ($ millions)     (Taxable      equivalent         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30      basis)(1)              2011     2011(2)      2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest income $     88   $     83   $     83   $    171   $    174     Provision for      credit losses             1          -          -          1         (1)     Other income           1,008        520        466      1,528        903     Non-interest      expenses                545        338        297        883        593     Provision for      income taxes             61         42         44        103         85     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries            N/A        N/A          9        N/A         18     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $    489   $    223   $    199   $    712   $    382     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $      7   $      7   $   N/A    $     14   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $    482   $    216   $   199    $    698   $    382     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Return on      economic equity(l)     26.6%      19.8%     20.0%       24.0%      18.9%     Assets under      administration(1)  $    280   $    203   $   186    $    280   $    186     Assets under      management(1)(3)   $    107   $     57   $    51    $    107   $     51     Average assets      ($ billions)       $      9   $      9   $     8    $      9   $      8     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (3) Amounts have been restated to conform with the new definitions         presented above. 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

Global Wealth Management reported net income of $489 million this quarter, which compared to net income before non-controlling interests of $208 million in the same period last year. The increase of $290 million includes a gain of $260 million from the revaluation of the original 18% investment in DundeeWealth. These results reflected a very strong performance from the existing wealth management business, which was up 25%, excluding our investments in DundeeWealth and CI Financial. DundeeWealth contributed modestly to net income this quarter due to the $27 million impact (after-tax) of one-time transaction and integration costs relating to the acquisition.

Assets under management (AUM) of $107 billion increased $56 billion or 109% from the same quarter last year, mainly due to the acquisition of DundeeWealth. AUM was up 13% for the other Canadian and international wealth management businesses from strong sales and improved markets. Assets under administration (AUA) increased $94 billion or 51% to $280 billion, due largely to DundeeWealth. AUA for the other wealth management businesses grew by 11% due to new client assets and improved market conditions. AUM and AUA relating to the Bank's investment in CI Financial are not included in these results.

Total revenues increased $548 million or 100% from the same quarter last year, primarily from the revaluation gain on the original investment in DundeeWealth, strong contributions from DundeeWealth, growth in fees and insurance revenues. The growth in fee revenue was from higher levels of AUM and AUA and higher retail brokerage fees from increased trading volumes. Total revenue for the quarter was $1,096 million, of which approximately 89% was attributable to wealth management and 11% to the insurance businesses. Excluding the gain, the ratio was 86% and 14% respectively.

Net interest income was $88 million, an increase of $5 million or 6% from the same quarter of last year, was driven by higher average deposits partly offset by margin compression on longer term deposits.

Other income of $1,008 million includes the revaluation gain on the original investment in DundeeWealth. Excluding the accounting gain, other income grew by $282 million or 61% due to the increased ownership interest in DundeeWealth, new mutual fund sales and higher AUM in mutual funds due in part to strong growth in average assets. In addition, there were increases in full service brokerage and online brokerage fees from higher trading volumes and improved market conditions. Growth in insurance income was due mainly to stronger international sales. Other income also included a proportionate share of the net income earned from our investment in CI Financial.

Non-interest expenses rose 84% from the same quarter last year with the consolidation of DundeeWealth's operations, transaction and integration costs from the acquisition, higher volume related expenses and increases in expenses to support business growth.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

Quarter over quarter, net income grew by $266 million or 119% including the revaluation gain on the original investment in DundeeWealth. Underlying growth reflected solid results from wealth management businesses and slightly lower earnings from Global Insurance given fewer days in the quarter. The contribution from DundeeWealth to net income was relatively modest this quarter due to one-time transaction and integration costs from the acquisition.

Total revenue rose $493 million or 82% quarter over quarter, due mainly to the revaluation gain noted above and higher fee income. Quarter-over-quarter growth in AUM and AUA was 90% and 38% respectively. Excluding Dundee-Wealth, AUM and AUA growth was 2% and 2% respectively.

Net interest income was up $4 million or 5% quarter over quarter, driven by higher average deposits partly offset by margin compression on longer term deposits.

Other income increased by $489 million or 94% quarter over quarter, including the $260 million revaluation gain noted above. Revenues were up from the consolidation of Dundee-Wealth and higher mutual fund fees, full service brokerage revenues and insurance income.

Non-interest expenses were 61% above last quarter primarily from the consolidation of DundeeWealth operations. There were higher volume related expenses, including performance-based compensation which was driven by strong fee-based revenue growth in the advice-based and asset management businesses. Partially offsetting this increase was lower stock-based compensation due to the seasonal impact of new grants.

Scotia Capital

                                                                For the six                            For the three months ended         months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)     ($ millions)     (Taxable      equivalent         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30      basis)(1)              2011     2011(2)      2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest income $    236   $    252   $    275   $    488   $    579     Provision for      credit losses            10         (3)       (24)         7        (10)     Other income             559        552        583      1,111      1,179     Non-interest      expenses                360        386        299        746        606     Provision for      income taxes             68        113        192        181        390     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $    357   $    308   $    391   $    665   $    772     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $      -   $      -   $    N/A   $      -   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $    357   $    308   $    391   $    665   $    772     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Return on      economic equity(l)     25.3%      20.2%      24.0%      22.6%      22.0%     Average assets      ($ billions)       $    185   $    178   $    156   $    181   $    158     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010. 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

Scotia Capital reported net income this quarter of $357 million. This compares to net income before non-controlling interests of $391 million in the same period last year, a decline of $34 million or 9%. Return on economic equity was 25.3% this quarter compared to 24.0% last year.

Average assets increased $29 billion or 19% from the same period last year. Securities purchased under resale agreements were up $12 billion and trading securities grew by $15 billion, reflecting the expansion of the fixed income business. Loans in the precious metals business were also up by $4 billion, largely due to price increases in gold and silver. This growth was partly offset by a year-over-year decline of $5 billion or 15% in corporate loans and acceptances, across all geographies.

Total revenues in the second quarter were $795 million, a decline of $63 million or 7% from the same quarter last year. This primarily reflects lower results in the institutional equities business within Global Capital Markets. Total revenue reported by Global Corporate and Investment Banking was virtually unchanged from last year, as lower lending volumes were offset by higher investment banking revenues, including record results from Scotia Waterous.

Net interest income decreased $39 million or 14% from last year, mainly due to a decline in loan origination fees and lower loan volumes reported by Global Corporate and Investment Banking. Lower interest income from trading operations also contributed to the year-over-year decline.

Scotia Capital's provision for credit losses was $10 million this quarter, compared to net reversals and recoveries of $24 million in the same period last year. New provisions in Canada and Europe were somewhat offset by reversals and recoveries in the United States. Last year's recoveries specific to the automotive industry included a $19 million reversal of the sectoral allowance.

Other income decreased $24 million or 4% from the same quarter last year. This decline was driven by lower trading revenues, primarily from the institutional equities business which were below the high levels achieved in the first half of last year. This decline was partially offset by growth in investment banking revenues and higher net gains on securities.

Non-interest expenses were $360 million this quarter, up $61 million from the second quarter of last year. The increase mainly reflects higher remuneration and benefits expenses, technology and other support costs for growth initiatives in the trading businesses, as well as higher legal expenses.

The provision for income taxes fell in the current quarter compared to last year mainly due to a higher level of tax-exempt income and a decrease in the Canadian statutory rate.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

Net income increased $49 million or 16% from last quarter.

Average assets rose $7 billion this quarter, primarily from a $5 billion increase in trading securities in the fixed income and institutional equities businesses. The precious metals business also reported higher loan assets, mainly reflecting higher precious metal prices. Corporate loans and acceptances declined marginally, due partly to the impact of the strengthening Canadian dollar.

Total revenues this quarter of $795 million declined slightly from $804 million in the previous quarter, due mainly to a modest decrease in the trading businesses, as reductions in institutional equities and precious metals were largely offset by stronger fixed income revenues. Revenues reported by Global Corporate and Investment Banking were at the same level as last quarter, as higher investment banking revenues were offset by lower corporate lending revenues.

Net interest income declined 6% compared to the prior quarter reflecting lower spreads earned in Canada and the United States as well as reduced loan origination fees. These declines were partially offset by a modest increase in interest income from trading operations.

Scotia Capital's provision for credit losses was $10 million this quarter, compared to net reversals and recoveries of $3 million in the previous quarter. New provisions in Canada and Europe were somewhat offset by reversals and recoveries in the United States.

Other income increased slightly by $7 million or 1% over the prior quarter, driven by higher net gains on non-trading securities. Investment banking revenues also rose along with credit fees earned in Canada. The increases were partially offset by lower trading revenues reported in the precious metals, fixed income and institutional equities businesses.

Total non-interest expenses this quarter were $360 million representing a 7% decline from last quarter. The decline was primarily a result of lower stock-based compensation, which is cyclically higher in the first quarter. Salaries and benefits costs also declined during the quarter, but were partially offset by higher technology expenses and legal provisions.

The provision for income taxes fell in comparison to the prior quarter mainly due to a higher level of tax-exempt income.

Other(1)

                                                               For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)     ($ millions)     (Taxable      equivalent         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30      basis)(2)              2011     2011(3)    2010(4)      2011     2010(4)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest      income(5)          $   (243)  $   (262)  $   (311)  $   (505)  $   (691)     Provision for      credit losses             -          -          -          -          -     Other income              55         77         81        132        146     Non-interest      expenses                 36         64         33        100         67     Provision for      income taxes(5)         (75)       (61)       (80)      (136)      (164)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   (149)  $   (188)  $   (183)  $   (337)  $   (448)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $      -   $      -   $    N/A   $      -   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $   (149)  $   (188)  $   (183)  $   (337)  $   (448)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Average assets      ($ billions)       $     67   $     54   $     66   $     62   $     62     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) 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 provision for income         taxes, differences in the actual amount of costs incurred and charged         to the operating segments, and the impact of securitizations.     (2) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (3) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (4) Amounts for April 30, 2010, have been restated to reflect the         reorganization of the business segments which now includes         Global Wealth  Management.     (5) Includes the elimination of the tax-exempt income gross-up reported         in net interest income and provision for income taxes for the three         months ended April 30, 2011($69), January 31, 2011($71),         and April 30, 2010, and for six months ended April 30, 2011($140), and April 30, 2010($146) to arrive at the amounts reported         in the Consolidated Statement of Income. 

Q2 2011 vs Q2 2010

The Other segment had a net loss of $149 million in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $183 million in the same quarter of last year.

Net interest income and the provision for income taxes include the elimination of the tax-exempt income gross-up. This amount is included in the operating segments, which are reported on a taxable equivalent basis. The elimination was $69 million in the second quarter, compared to $71 million in the same period last year.

Total revenue this quarter was negative $188 million, an improvement of $42 million from the prior year.

Net interest income was negative $243 million this quarter as compared to negative $311 million in the same quarter last year. The year-over-year improvement was mainly due to the increase in wholesale rates used for transfer pricing with the business segments and a favourable change in the fair value of financial instruments used for asset/liability management purposes.

Other income was $55 million in the second quarter, $26 million lower than last year. The decrease was partly due to lower net gains on securities.

Non-interest expenses were $36 million this quarter, an increase of $3 million from last year.

The provision for income taxes was a credit of $75 million this quarter, a decline of $5 million from the prior year.

Q2 2011 vs Q1 2011

There was a net loss of $149 million in the second quarter, an improvement of $39 million from a net loss of $188 million in the prior quarter.

The elimination of the tax-exempt income gross-up was $69 million this quarter, relatively unchanged from last quarter.

Total revenue this quarter was negative $188 million, comparable to last quarter.

Net interest income was negative $243 million in the second quarter, compared to negative $262 million last quarter, mainly due to the change in the fair value of financial instruments used for asset/liability management purposes.

Other income was $55 million in the second quarter, $22 million below last quarter. This decrease was due mainly to lower securitization revenues.

Non-interest expenses were $36 million this quarter, $28 million lower than last quarter mainly from lower stock-based compensation and legal costs and a decrease in technology project expenses.

The provision for income taxes was a credit of $75 million this quarter, an increase of $14 million from the prior quarter.

Total

                                                                For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)            2011     2011(2)      2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Business segment      income      Net interest income $  2,214   $  2,300   $  2,058   $  4,514   $  4,205     Provision for      credit losses           262        269        338        531        709     Other income           2,303      1,825      1,815      4,128      3,574     Non-interest      expenses              2,378      2,286      1,967      4,664      3,976     Provision for      income taxes            334        370        444        704        956     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries            N/A        N/A         27        N/A         53     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $  1,543   $  1,200   $  1,097   $  2,743   $  2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $     24   $     26   $    N/A   $     50   $    N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank        $  1,519   $  1,174   $  1,097   $  2,693   $  2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other measures      Return on      equity(1)              22.9%      18.7%      19.9%      20.6%      18.7%     Average assets      ($ billions)       $    557   $    537   $    505   $    547   $    503     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for         the impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010. 

Geographic highlights

                                                                For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)            2011       2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Geographic segment      income(1)      Canada              $  1,079   $    783   $    687   $  1,862   $  1,340     United States             69         90        137        159        268     Mexico                    77         57         64        134        133     Other international      490        433        386        923        735     Corporate      adjustments            (172)      (163)      (177)      (335)      (391)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $  1,543   $  1,200   $  1,097   $  2,743   $  2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)      Canada              $    348   $    347   $    330   $    348   $    331     United States             58         45         52         51         50     Mexico                    19         19         18         18         18     Other international      118        116         98        117         97     Corporate      adjustments              14         10          7         13          7     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                         $    557   $    537   $    505   $    547   $    503     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Amounts for April 30, 2010, have been restated to reflect the         reorganization of the business segments which now includes         Global Wealth Management. 

Quarterly Financial Highlights

                                            For the three months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                     April 30  Jan. 31     Oct. 31  July 31 April 30  Jan. 31                         2011     2011        2010     2010     2010     2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total revenue      ($ millions)    $ 4,517   $ 4,125    $ 3,942  $ 3,784  $ 3,873  $ 3,906     Total revenue      (TEB(1))      ($ millions)      4,586     4,196      4,012    3,854    3,944    3,981     Net income      ($ millions)      1,543     1,200(2)   1,092    1,062    1,097      988     Basic earnings      per share ($)      1.36      1.08       1.00     0.98     1.02     0.92     Diluted earnings      per share ($)      1.36      1.07       1.00     0.98     1.02     0.91     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                              For the three                              months ended     --------------------------------------                         Oct. 31   July 31                            2009      2009     --------------------------------------      Total revenue       ($ millions)      $ 3,735   $ 3,775      Total revenue       (TEB(1))       ($ millions)        3,808     3,843      Net income       ($ millions)          902       931      Basic earnings       per share ($)        0.84      0.87      Diluted earnings       per share ($)        0.83      0.87     --------------------------------------     --------------------------------------      (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for         the impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010. 

Share Data

                                                        Dividend       Number                                         Amount             rate  outstanding     As at April 30, 2011           ($ millions)   Dividend   (%)       (000s)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Common shares(1)                   $ 7,971  $     0.52    -    1,082,227     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Preferred shares(1)     Preferred shares Series 12(2)      $   300  $ 0.328125  5.25 %    12,000     Preferred shares Series 13(2)          300    0.300000  4.80      12,000     Preferred shares Series 14(2)          345    0.281250  4.50      13,800     Preferred shares Series 15(2)          345    0.281250  4.50      13,800     Preferred shares Series 16(2)          345    0.328125  5.25      13,800     Preferred shares Series 17(2)          230    0.350000  5.60       9,200     Preferred shares Series 18(2)(3)(4)    345    0.312500  5.00      13,800     Preferred shares Series 20(2)(3)(5)    350    0.312500  5.00      14,000     Preferred shares Series 22(2)(3)(6)    300    0.312500  5.00      12,000     Preferred shares Series 24(2)(3)(7)    250    0.390600  6.25      10,000     Preferred shares Series 26(2)(3)(8)    325    0.390625  6.25      13,000     Preferred shares Series 28(2)(3)(9)    275    0.390625  6.25      11,000     Preferred shares Series 30(2)(3)(10)   265    0.240625  3.85      10,600     Preferred shares Series 32(2)(11)      409    0.231250  3.70      16,346                                                                        Number                                         Amount     Distri- Yield outstanding     Trust securities               ($ millions)     bution    (%)      (000s)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Scotiabank Trust Securities -      Series 2002-1 issued by      Scotiabank Capital      Trust(12)(13)                     $   750  $    33.13 6.626 %       750     Scotiabank Trust Securities -      Series 2003-1 issued by      Scotiabank Capital Trust(12)(13)      750       31.41 6.282         750     Scotiabank Trust Securities -      Series 2006-1 issued by      Scotiabank Capital Trust(12)(13)      750       28.25 5.650         750     Scotiabank Tier 1 Securities -      Series 2009-1 issued by      Scotiabank Tier 1 Trust(12)(13)       650       39.01 7.802         650                                                          Interest      Number                                         Amount              rate outstanding     Trust subordinated notes       ($ millions)               (%)      (000s)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Scotiabank Trust Subordinated      Notes - Series A issued by      Scotiabank Subordinated Notes      Trust(13)(14)                     $ 1,000              5.25 %     1,000                                                                        Number                                                                  outstanding     Options                                                            (000s)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Outstanding options granted      under the Stock Option Plans      to purchase common shares(1)(15)                                 23,486     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1)  Dividends on common shares are paid quarterly. As at May 20, 2011,          the number of outstanding common shares and options was 1,082,294          thousand and 23,476 thousand, respectively. This includes 31 million          common shares issued on February 1, 2011 as consideration for the          acquisition of DundeeWealth Inc. and 1,293 thousand options in          respect of DundeeWealth Inc.'s stock option plans.     (2)  These shares are entitled to non-cumulative preferential cash          dividends payable quarterly.     (3)  These preferred shares have conversion features (refer to Note 14 of          the consolidated financial statements in the Bank's 2010 Annual          Report for further details).     (4)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on April 25, 2013. Subsequent to the initial five-year          fixed rate period, and resetting every five years thereafter, the          dividends will be determined by the sum of the five-year Government          of Canada Yield plus 2.05%, multiplied by $25.00.     (5)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on October 25, 2013. Subsequent to the initial          five-year fixed rate period, and resetting every five years          thereafter, the dividends will be determined by the sum of the          five-year Government of Canada Yield plus 1.70%, multiplied by          $25.00.     (6)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on January 25, 2014. Subsequent to the initial          five-year fixed rate period, and resetting every five years          thereafter, the dividends will be determined by the sum of the          five-year Government of Canada Yield plus 1.88%, multiplied by          $25.00.     (7)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on January 25, 2014. Subsequent to the initial          five-year fixed rate period, and resetting every five years          thereafter, the dividends will be determined by the sum of the          five-year Government of Canada Yield plus 3.84%, multiplied by          $25.00.     (8)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on April 25, 2014. Subsequent to the initial five-year          fixed rate period, and resetting every five years thereafter, the          dividends will be determined by the sum of the five-year Government          of Canada Yield plus 4.14%, multiplied by $25.00.     (9)  Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on April 25, 2014. Subsequent to the initial five-year          fixed rate period, and resetting every five years thereafter, the          dividends will be determined by the sum of the five-year Government          of Canada Yield plus 4.46%, multiplied by $25.00.     (10) Dividends, if and when declared, are for the initial five-year          period ending on April 25, 2015. Subsequent to the initial          five-year fixed rate period, and resetting every five years          thereafter, the dividends will be determined by the sum of the          five-year Government of Canada Yield plus 1.00%, multiplied by          $25.00.     (11) The initial declared dividend was paid on April 27, 2011,          in an amount of $0.21541 per share. Dividends, if and when declared,          are for the initial five-year period ending on February 1, 2016.          Subsequent to the initial five-year fixed rate period, and resetting          every five years thereafter, the dividends will be determined by the          sum of the five-year Government of Canada Yield plus 1.34%,          multiplied by $25.00.     (12) Each security is entitled to receive non-cumulative fixed cash          distributions payable semi-annually (refer to Note 13 of the          consolidated financial statements in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report          for further details)     (13) Reported in deposits on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.     (14) Holders are entitled to receive interest semi-annually until October          31, 2012 (refer to Note 13 of the consolidated financial statements          in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report for further details)     (15) Included are 14,930 thousand stock options with tandem stock          appreciation right (SAR) features. 

Further details, including convertibility features, are available in Notes 13, 14, 15 and 18 of the October 31, 2010, consolidated financial statements presented in the Bank's 2010 Annual Report.

      INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      Consolidated Statement of Income                                                                 For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited)         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)            2011     2011(1)      2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Interest income      Loans               $  3,138   $  3,267   $  2,889   $  6,405   $  5,864     Securities             1,326      1,072      1,030      2,398      2,054     Securities purchased      under resale      agreements               89         91         39        180         75     Deposits with banks       81         83         71        164        146     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                            4,634      4,513      4,029      9,147      8,139     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Interest expenses      Deposits               1,952      1,731      1,649      3,683      3,248     Subordinated      debentures               81         77         57        158        128     Capital instrument      liabilities               -          6          9          6         18     Other                    387        399        256        786        540     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                            2,420      2,213      1,971      4,633      3,934     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income    2,214      2,300      2,058      4,514      4,205      Provision for credit      losses (Note 4)         262        269        338        531        709     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income      after provision for      credit losses         1,952      2,031      1,720      3,983      3,496     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other income      Card revenues            107        114        100        221        210     Deposit and payment      services                226        227        216        453        436     Mutual funds             323        161        140        484        265     Investment management,      brokerage and trust      services                266        213        199        479        391     Credit fees              210        205        212        415        417     Trading revenues         220        289        322        509        607     Underwriting fees and      other commissions       180        166        132        346        275     Foreign exchange      other than trading      106         93         89        199        170     Net gain (loss) on      securities, other      than trading             89         26        137        115        228     Securitization      revenues                 37         54         22         91         40     Other                    539        277        246        816        535     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                            2,303      1,825      1,815      4,128      3,574     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest and      other income          4,255      3,856      3,535      8,111      7,070     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Non-interest      expenses      Salaries and      employee benefits     1,339      1,308      1,143      2,647      2,330     Premises and      technology              431        407        360        838        731     Communications            88         85         81        173        167     Advertising and      business development     98         93         77        191        155     Professional              70         63         44        133         94     Business and capital      taxes                    44         52         40         96         77     Other                    308        278        222        586        422     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                            2,378      2,286      1,967      4,664      3,976     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Income before the      undernoted            1,877      1,570      1,568      3,447      3,094     Provision for income      taxes                   334        370        444        704        956     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries            N/A        N/A         27        N/A         53     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $  1,543   $  1,200   $  1,097   $  2,743   $  2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests                24         26        N/A         50        N/A     Net income      attributable to      equity holders      of the Bank           1,519      1,174       1,097     2,693      2,085       Preferred        shareholders           55         51          49       106         98       Common        shareholders        1,464      1,123       1,048     2,587      1,987     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      Average number of      common shares      outstanding      (millions):       Basic                1,079      1,044       1,030     1,061      1,028       Diluted              1,080      1,044       1,031     1,062      1,029     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Earnings per      common share      (in dollars)(2):       Basic             $   1.36   $   1.08   $   1.02   $   2.44   $   1.93       Diluted           $   1.36   $   1.07   $   1.02   $   2.44   $   1.93     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Dividends per      common share      (in dollars)       $   0.52   $   0.49   $   0.49   $   1.01   $   0.98     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (2) The calculation of earnings per share is based on full dollar and         share amounts.      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.        Consolidated Balance Sheet                                                             As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (Unaudited                                April 30 January 31 October 31     ($ millions)                                  2011     2011(1)      2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Assets      Cash resources      Cash and non-interest-bearing deposits      with banks                               $  3,676   $  3,680   $  3,730     Interest-bearing deposits with banks        58,726     39,760     35,800     Precious metals                              9,000      8,510      6,497     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                 71,402     51,950     46,027     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Securities      Trading                                     76,253     71,325     64,684     Available-for-sale (Note 2)                 48,374     47,577     47,228     Equity accounted investments                 4,298      4,643      4,651     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                128,925    123,545    116,563     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Securities purchased under resale      agreements                                 25,890     33,171     27,920     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Loans      Residential mortgages                      119,999    120,527    120,482     Personal and credit cards                   60,991     61,516     62,548     Business and government                    108,526    105,323    103,981     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                289,516    287,366    287,011     Allowance for credit losses (Note 4)         2,786      2,801      2,787     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                286,730    284,565    284,224     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other      Customers' liability under acceptances       7,682      7,614      7,616     Derivative instruments                      28,371     23,088     26,852     Land, buildings and equipment                2,472      2,469      2,450     Goodwill                                     4,184      3,026      3,050     Other intangible assets                      3,210        585        589     Other assets                                12,675     11,255     11,366     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                 58,594     48,037     51,923     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                               $571,541   $541,268   $526,657     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Liabilities and shareholders' equity      Deposits      Personal                                  $131,136   $130,769   $128,850     Business and government                    240,345    220,374    210,687     Banks                                       24,573     23,723     22,113     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                396,054    374,866    361,650     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other      Acceptances                                  7,682      7,614      7,616     Obligations related to securities      sold under repurchase agreements           41,268     43,559     40,286     Obligations related to securities      sold short                                 25,470     25,717     21,519     Derivative instruments                      34,643     26,966     31,990     Other liabilities                           29,179     27,919     28,947     Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries       N/A        N/A        579     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                138,242    131,775    130,937     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Subordinated debentures                      5,887      5,913      5,939     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Capital instrument liabilities                   -          -        500     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Shareholders' equity      Preferred shares                             4,384      3,975      3,975     Common shareholders' equity       Common shares and contributed surplus      8,029      5,976      5,775       Retained earnings                         23,436     22,533     21,932       Accumulated other comprehensive        income (loss) (Note 8)                   (5,067)    (4,403)    (4,051)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total common shareholders' equity           26,398     24,106     23,656     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total equity attributable to equity      holders of the Bank                        30,782     28,081     27,631     Non-controlling interests                      576        633        N/A     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total equity                                31,358     28,714     27,631     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total liabilities and equity              $571,541   $541,268   $526,657     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the         impact of the new accounting standard related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.        Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity                                                       For the six months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                          April 30   April 30     (Unaudited) ($ millions)                                 2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Preferred shares        Balance at beginning of period                    $   3,975   $  3,710       Issued                                                  409        265     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       Balance at end of period                              4,384      3,975     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Common shares and contributed surplus      Common shares:       Balance at beginning of period                        5,750      4,946       Issued                                                2,221        386     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       Balance at end of period                              7,971      5,332     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Contributed surplus:       Balance at beginning of period                           25          -       Stock options (Note 9)                                   33         26     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       Balance at end of period                                 58         26     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total                                                   8,029      5,358     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Retained earnings      Balance at beginning of period                         21,932     19,916     Net income attributable to equity holders of      the Bank                                               2,693      2,085     Dividends: Preferred                                     (106)       (98)                Common                                      (1,073)    (1,007)     Other                                                     (10)        (2)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Balance at end of period                               23,436     20,894     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      Balance at beginning of period                         (4,051)    (3,800)     Other comprehensive income (loss)                      (1,016)      (875)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Balance at end of period                               (5,067)    (4,675)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Non-controlling interests      Balance at beginning of period                            579        N/A     Interest in net income of subsidiaries                     50        N/A     Effects of foreign exchange and others                    (31)       N/A     Dividends                                                 (22)       N/A     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Balance at end of period                                  576        N/A     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total shareholders' equity at end of period          $ 31,358   $ 25,552     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income                                        For the three           For the six                                        months ended          months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                    April 30   April 30   April 30   April 30     (Unaudited) ($ millions)           2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income attributable to      equity holders of the Bank    $  1,519   $  1,097   $  2,693  $   2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other comprehensive income      (loss), net of income      taxes (Note 8):        Net change in unrealized        foreign currency translation        losses                          (760)      (785)    (1,083)      (986)       Net change in unrealized        gains on available-for-sale        securities                        59       (153)       (41)         3       Net change in losses on        derivative instruments        designated as cash flow        hedges                            37         82        108        108     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other comprehensive      income (loss)                     (664)      (856)    (1,016)      (875)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Comprehensive income           $    855   $    241   $  1,677   $  1,210     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.        Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows                                        For the three           For the six                                        months ended          months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Sources (uses) of cash flows   April 30   April 30   April 30   April 30     (Unaudited) ($ millions)           2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Cash flows from operating      activities      Net income attributable to      equity holders of the Bank    $  1,519   $  1,097   $  2,693   $  2,085     Adjustments to determine net      cash flows from (used in)      operating activities(1)            168        656        523      1,238     Changes in operating assets      and liabilities:       Net accrued interest receivable        and payable                      (60)       (93)      (114)        24       Trading securities             (5,436)   (11,759)   (12,287)   (11,905)       Derivative assets              (6,542)       (25)    (3,283)      (319)       Derivative liabilities          8,842      1,509      4,298        878       Other, net                     (6,379)    (2,863)   (10,961)    (5,069)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                      (7,888)   (11,478)   (19,131)   (13,068)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Cash flows from financing      activities      Deposits                         29,789      9,477     46,133     26,184     Obligations related to      securities sold under      repurchase agreements           (1,765)     1,615      1,739      4,695     Obligations related to      securities sold short              (88)     9,977      4,265      8,677     Subordinated debentures      redemptions/repayments               -          -          -        (11)     Capital instruments      liabilities      redemptions/repayments               -          -       (500)         -     Preferred shares issued             409        265        409        265     Common shares issued              2,020        218      2,186        365     Cash dividends paid                (616)      (554)    (1,179)    (1,105)     Other, net                          112        792        288        747     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                      29,861     21,790     53,341     39,817     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Cash flows from investing      activities      Interest-bearing deposits      with banks                     (20,957)    (1,626)   (25,481)   (16,452)     Securities purchased under      resale agreements                6,843     (4,338)     1,282     (3,558)     Loans, excluding      securitizations                (11,146)    (6,609)   (18,371)   (10,494)     Loan securitizations              1,503        584      3,484      1,166     Non-trading securities            2,316      2,754      5,474      3,804     Land, buildings and equipment,      net of disposals                  (119)       (70)      (193)       (75)     Other, net(2)                      (338)      (532)      (338)      (596)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                     (21,898)    (9,837)   (34,143)   (26,205)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Effect of exchange rate      changes on cash and cash      equivalents                        (79)      (116)      (121)      (156)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net change in cash and      cash equivalents                    (4)       359        (54)       388     Cash and cash equivalents at      beginning of period              3,680      3,384      3,730      3,355     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Cash and cash equivalents at      end of period(3)              $  3,676   $  3,743   $  3,676   $  3,743     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      Cash disbursements made for:       Interest                     $  2,369   $  2,020   $  4,750   $  4,207       Income taxes                 $    367   $    439   $    925   $  1,217     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      (1) Includes the gains of $286 from the adoption of the new accounting         standards. Refer to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements         for the impact of the new accounting standards related to business         combinations adopted effective November 1, 2010.     (2) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, comprises         investments in subsidiaries and associated corporations, net of cash         and cash equivalents at the date of acquisition of nil and nil,         respectively (April 30, 2010 - $203 and $203), net of non-cash         consideration of common shares issued from treasury of $1,821 and         $1,821 respectively (April 30, 2010 - nil and nil), and net of         non-cumulative preferred shares of $409 and $409 (April 30, 2010 -         nil and nil).     (3) Represents cash and non-interest-bearing deposits with banks.      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.        Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)      These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in     accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).     They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial     statements for the year ended October 31, 2010. The significant     accounting policies used in the preparation of these interim consolidated     financial statements are consistent with those used in the Bank's year     end audited consolidated financial statements except as discussed below.     Note 1 to the Bank's 2010 annual audited consolidated financial     statements describes the Bank's accounting policies.      1.  Changes in accounting policies      Business combinations, consolidated financial statements and     non-controlling interest      In January 2009, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)     issued new accounting standards on Business Combinations, Consolidated     Financial Statements and Non-controlling Interests. These standards are     aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are     effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011, with earlier     adoption permitted. If an entity elects to early adopt, all three     standards are required to be adopted concurrently.      The business combination standard addresses the valuation of the     identified assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination and     the date at which the valuations should be determined. The other two     standards are revised to ensure that the requirements embedded in the     business combination standards are applied appropriately to the     preparation of consolidated financial statements and the accounting for     non-controlling interest after the acquisition date.      The Bank has elected to early adopt all three standards retrospectively     from November 1, 2010. As a result, all business acquisitions that     occurred from November 1, 2010 have been accounted for under the revised     standards.      The key principle underlying the business combinations standard is that     all acquisitions be measured at fair value on the acquisition date. The     key changes in the standards are:      -   The acquisition accounting is at fair value (under the GAAP prior to         adoption only the Bank's proportionate share of fair value         adjustments were accounted for);     -   Non-controlling interest is measured at fair value (excludes         proportionate share of goodwill) and treated as equity;     -   Acquisition-related costs and restructuring costs are expensed as         incurred while prior GAAP permitted some to be set up at acquisition         date;     -   Contingent consideration and other contingent liabilities, if any,         are recorded at fair value on acquisition and subsequent changes in         fair value are recorded in income;     -   When the purchase consideration is in the form of equity shares of         the acquirer, they are measured at fair value at the acquisition         date, rather than the prior GAAP requirement which is the         announcement date; and     -   Step-acquisitions are accounted for at fair value allowing for a         gain/loss to be recognized in income on the date of the transaction         due to revaluation of the original investment.      The retrospective application of the revised accounting standards has     resulted in a restatement of the first quarter consolidated financial     statements only with respect to non-controlling interest. Other than the     reclassification of non-controlling interest, there was no material     impact to the Bank's consolidated financial statements as at and for the     quarter ended January 31, 2011. The reclassifications relating to     non-controlling interests were as follows:      -   Non-controlling interests have been reclassified from liabilities to         equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.     -   Non-controlling interests' portion of income is no longer a deduction         when calculating the net income in the Consolidated Statement of         Income. Net income is now apportioned between the Bank's equity         holders and non-controlling interests.      With respect to the second quarter consolidated financial statements, the     adoption of these new accounting standards has resulted in a net gain of     $286 million being recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The     gain arose substantially from accounting for the Bank's additional     investment in DundeeWealth Inc. (DundeeWealth). This additional     investment was considered a step-acquisition and accounted for on a fair     value basis resulting in a net gain of $260 million from the revaluation     of the Bank's original 18% investment in DundeeWealth.      The remaining $26 million gain related to the acquisition accounting for     a recent acquisition which was purchased at a price lower than fair     value. The new standards require negative goodwill to be recognized in     income without first reducing non-monetary assets, resulting in a higher     gain in income under the new standards.      Under prior Canadian GAAP $26 million would have been recorded as     negative goodwill. With the change, the total negative goodwill     recognized was $52 million.      The adoption of new accounting standards, resulted in additional purchase     consideration of approximately $350 million on the acquisition of     DundeeWealth. The increase was due primarily to the following:      -   The gain from the reevaluation of the original investments, is         considered part of the purchase consideration; and     -   The common shares issued by the Bank as consideration for the         acquisition were valued at closing date price versus announcement         date price as per prior GAAP (incremental $110 million).      2.  Available-for-sale securities      An analysis of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale     securities is as follows:                                                     As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                  April 30, 2011     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                Gross       Gross                                           unrealized  unrealized        Fair     ($ millions)                 Cost(1)       gains      losses       value     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Canadian federal      government debt            $  8,189    $    115    $      9    $  8,295     Mortgage-backed      securities(2)                20,371         279          13      20,637     Canadian provincial      and municipal debt            1,332          19           1       1,350     U.S. treasury and other      U.S. agencies' debt             480           -           2         478     Other foreign      governments' debt             6,635         214          34       6,815     Bonds of designated      emerging markets                162         104           -         266     Other debt                     7,154         162          90       7,226     Preferred shares                 468          22          18         472     Common shares                  2,375         480          20       2,835     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total      available-for-sale      securities                 $ 47,166    $   1,395   $    187    $ 48,374     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                      As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                 October 31, 2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                Gross       Gross                                           unrealized  unrealized        Fair     ($ millions)                 Cost(1)       gains      losses       value     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Canadian federal      government debt             $ 8,927    $    166    $      1    $  9,092     Mortgage-backed      securities(2)                18,100         494          13      18,581     Canadian provincial      and municipal debt            1,102          29           -       1,131     U.S. treasury and other      U.S. agencies' debt           1,226          18           4       1,240     Other foreign       governments' debt            5,458         287          40       5,705     Bonds of designated      emerging markets                180         132           -         312     Other debt                     8,132         217         143       8,206     Preferred shares                 488          24          37         475     Common shares                  2,198         320          32       2,486     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total      available-for-sale      securities                 $ 45,811    $  1,687    $    270    $ 47,228     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Cost for debt securities is amortized cost.     (2) Includes securities retained by the Bank in connection with its         mortgage securitizations. The outstanding balance of these         mortgage-backed securities is $20,154 (October 31, 2010 - $17,809).         Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation provides a guarantee of         timely payment to NHA mortgage-backed security investors.      The net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities of     $1,208 million (January 31, 2011 - gain of $1,164 million; October 31,     2010 - gain of $1,417 million) decreases to a net unrealized gain of     $1,126 million (January 31, 2011 - gain of $1,058 million; October 31,     2010 - gain of $1,189 million) after the impact of qualifying hedges is     taken into account. The net unrealized gain on available-for-sale     securities is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.      Prior period reclassification      As discussed in Note 1 of the Bank's 2010 annual audited consolidated     financial statements, the Bank reclassified certain trading securities to     available-for-sale securities effective August 1, 2008. These assets were     comprised of $303 million of bond assets and $91 million of preferred     shares that were no longer traded in an active market and which     management intends to hold for the foreseeable future.      As at April 30, 2011, the fair values of the bond assets and preferred     shares were $34 million (January 31, 2011 - $82 million; October 31, 2010     - $128 million) and $48 million (January 31, 2011 - $49 million; October     31, 2010 - $52 million), respectively.      Due to the reclassification of bond assets, for the three and six months     ended April 30, 2011, the Bank recorded a pre-tax loss of $13 million     (January 31, 2011 - loss of $3 million; April 30, 2010 - gain of     $5 million) and a loss of $16 million (April 30, 2010 - gain of     $14 million), respectively in other comprehensive income, relating to     fair value movements. Due to the reclassification of preferred shares,     for the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, the Bank recorded a     pre-tax gain of nil (January 31, 2011 - gain of $1 million; April 30,     2010 - loss of $2 million) and a gain of $1 million (April 30, 2010 -     gain of $2 million), respectively, in other comprehensive income relating     to fair value movements. If these reclassifications had not been made,     these gains and losses would have been recorded in the Consolidated     Statement of Income.      3.  Sales of loans through securitizations      The Bank securitizes residential mortgages through the creation of     mortgage-backed securities. No credit losses are expected, as the     mortgages are insured. For the quarter ended April 30, 2011, the key     weighted-average assumptions used to measure the fair value at the dates     of securitization were a prepayment rate of 24.7%, an excess spread of     1.1% and a discount rate of 2.0%. The following table summarizes the     Bank's sales.                                                                 For the six                             For the three months ended        months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)            2011       2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net cash      proceeds(1)        $  1,503   $  1,981   $    584   $  3,484   $  1,166     Retained interest         42         41         18         83         37     Retained servicing      liability                (9)       (10)        (4)       (19)        (8)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                            1,536      2,012        598      3,548      1,195     Residential      mortgages      securitized(2)        1,517      1,974        590      3,491      1,180     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net gain (loss)      on sale(3)         $     19   $     38   $      8   $     57   $     15     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Excludes insured mortgages which were securitized and retained by the         Bank of $3,087 for the three months ended April 30, 2011 (January 31,         2011 - $3,093; April 30, 2010 - $132) and $6,180 for the six months         ended April 30, 2011 (April 30, 2010 - $522). These assets are         classified as available-for-sale securities and have an outstanding         balance of $20,154 (refer to Note 2).     (2) Includes sales of mortgage-backed securities in the current period         that related to residential mortgages securitized by the Bank in         prior periods but retained by the Bank at that time. For the three         months and six months ended April 30, 2011, these were nil and $817         respectively (three months ended January 31, 2011 - $817; six months         ended April 30, 2010 - nil).     (3) Net of issuance costs       4.  Impaired loans and allowance for credit losses      (a) Impaired loans                               As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                        January 31 October 31                                 April 30, 2011               2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                    Specific     ($ millions)           Gross  allowance(1)     Net        Net        Net     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     By loan type:      Residential      mortgages          $  1,623   $    270   $  1,353   $  1,459   $  1,472     Personal and credit      cards                   807        650        157         88         90     Business and      government            1,825        454      1,371      1,397      1,482     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total               $  4,255   $  1,374   $  2,881   $  2,944   $  3,044     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     By geography:      Canada                                    $    622   $    646   $    642     United States                                   99        136        154     Other International                          2,160      2,162      2,248     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total                                     $  2,881   $  2,944   $  3,044     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) The specific allowance for impaired loans evaluated on an individual         basis totalled $447 (January 31, 2011 - $479; October 31, 2010 -         $485).      (b) Allowance for credit losses                                   As at and for the six months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                              April 30, 2011     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                           Other,                                                         including                                              Provision   foreign                 Balance at                         for  currency     Balance                  beginning   Write-  Recover-   credit    adjust-     at end     ($ millions) of period    offs       ies    losses    ment(1)  of period     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Specific       $ 1,386  $ (662)  $   179    $  531    $  (52)  $ 1,382(2)     General          1,410       -         -         -         2     1,412(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                    $ 2,796  $ (662)  $   179    $  531    $  (50)  $ 2,794     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       -----------------------------------                    January   October                    31 2011   31 2010     -----------------------------------                     Balance   Balance                     at end    at end     ($ millions) of period of period     -----------------------------------     Specific      $ 1,401(2) $ 1,386(2)     General         1,410      1,410     -----------------------------------                   $ 2,811    $ 2,796     -----------------------------------     -----------------------------------     (1)  As at April 30, 2011, includes nil in specific allowances and $2 of          general allowances related to acquisitions (January 31, 2011 - nil          and nil; October 31, 2010 - $14 and nil).     (2)  As at April 30, 2011, $8 has been recorded in other liabilities          (January 31, 2011 - $10; October 31, 2010 - $9).     (3)  The general allowance amount is primarily attributable to business          and government loans ($1,222), with the remainder allocated to          personal and credit cards ($128) and residential mortgages ($62).          The specific allowance for credit losses for personal loans, credit          cards and mortgages is formula-based and also reflects incurred but          not yet identified losses.      5.  Capital instrument liabilities, trust securities and trust         subordinated notes      On December 31, 2010, BNS Capital Trust redeemed all of its $500 million     issued and outstanding Scotiabank Trust Securities - Series 2000-1.      6.  Covered bond trust      During the first quarter, the Bank issued covered bonds for 1 billion     Australian dollars. Scotia Covered Bond Trust (SCB Trust) guarantees     payments under the Bank's covered bond program. Canada Mortgage and     Housing Corporation insured residential mortgages are the primary assets     held by SCB Trust which is a Variable Interest Entity. The Bank     consolidates SCB Trust as it is exposed to a majority of the variability     of its assets. Total assets in SCB Trust as at April 30, 2011 were     approximately $7.7 billion, comprised mainly of residential mortgages.      7.  Capital management      The Bank has a capital management process in place to measure, deploy and     monitor its available capital and assess its adequacy. The objectives and     practices of the Bank's capital management process are consistent with     those in place as at October 31, 2010.      Regulatory capital ratios      Regulatory capital ratios are determined in accordance with the revised     capital framework based on the international convergence of capital     measurement and capital standards: A Revised Framework, commonly known as     Basel II.      The two primary regulatory capital ratios used to assess capital adequacy     are Tier 1 and Total capital ratios, which are determined by dividing     those capital components by risk-weighted assets. Risk-weighted assets     represent the Bank's exposures to credit, market and operational risk and     are computed by applying a combination of the Bank's internal credit risk     parameters and the OSFI prescribed risk weights to on-and off-balance     sheet exposures.      The Bank uses the Advanced Internal Ratings Based Approach (AIRB) to     compute credit risk for material Canadian, U.S. and European portfolios     and effective 2011, for a significant portion of international corporate     and commercial portfolios. The Bank is targeting the remaining material     credit portfolios for application of AIRB approach by fiscal 2013, that     currently uses the standardized approach. The Bank uses both internal     models and standardized approaches to calculate market risk capital. In     the first quarter, the Bank expanded the use of internal market risk     models to include some portfolios that were previously under the     standardized approach. The Bank uses the standardized approach to     calculate the operational risk capital requirements.      The regulatory minimum ratios prescribed by OSFI are 7% for Tier 1     capital and 10% for Total capital. The Bank substantially exceeded these     minimum ratio thresholds as at April 30, 2011. OSFI has also prescribed     an assets-to-capital leverage multiple; the Bank was in compliance with     this threshold as at April 30, 2011.      Bank regulatory capital consists of two components - Tier 1  capital,     which is more permanent, and Tier 2 capital as follows:                                                               As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                               April 30 January 31 October 31     ($ millions)                                  2011       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total equity attributable to equity      holders of the Bank(1)                   $ 30,782   $ 28,081   $ 27,631      Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries       576        633        579     Components of accumulated other      comprehensive income excluded      from Tier 1                                  (524)      (428)      (457)     Capital instrument liabilities - trust      securities                                  2,900      2,900      3,400     Goodwill and intangibles in excess of 5%      of Gross Tier 1 Capital                    (4,596)    (3,026)    (3,050)     Other capital deductions(2)                 (2,523)    (2,750)    (2,769)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Tier 1 capital                              26,615     25,410     25,334     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Qualifying subordinated debentures,      net of amortization                         5,737      5,763      5,790     Trust subordinated notes                     1,000      1,000      1,000     Other net capital items(3)                  (2,395)    (2,685)    (2,525)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Tier 2 capital                               4,342      4,078      4,265     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total regulatory capital                    30,957     29,488     29,599     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total risk-weighted assets                $222,304   $215,332   $215,034     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Capital ratios      Tier 1 capital ratio                          12.0%      11.8%      11.8%     Total capital ratio                           13.9%      13.7%      13.8%     Assets-to-capital multiple                    17.6x      17.6x      17.0x     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) As per the Consolidated Balance Sheet.     (2) Comprised of 50% of all investments in certain specified corporations         and other items.     (3) Comprised of 50% of all investments in certain specified corporations         and other items, 100% of investments in insurance entities, offset by         eligible allowance for credit losses and net after-tax unrealized         gain on available-for-sale equity securities.      8.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as at     April 30, 2011, and other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months     then ended were as follows:      Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                            As at and for the six months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                    April 30, 2011     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                             Opening        Net     Ending     ($ millions)                            balance     change    balance     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Unrealized foreign currency      translation losses, net of      hedging activities                    $ (4,508)  $ (1,083)  $ (5,591)(1)     Unrealized gains (losses) on      available-for-sale securities,      net of hedging activities                  818        (41)       777 (2)     Gains (losses) on derivative      instruments designated as cash      flow hedges                               (361)       108       (253)(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Accumulated other comprehensive      income (loss)                         $ (4,051)  $ (1,016)  $ (5,067)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                             As at and for the six months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                    April 30, 2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                             Opening        Net     Ending     ($ millions)                            balance     change    balance     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Unrealized foreign currency      translation losses, net of      hedging activities                    $ (3,917)  $   (986)  $ (4,903)(1)     Unrealized gains (losses) on      available-for-sale securities,      net of hedging activities                  540          3        543 (2)     Gains (losses) on derivative      instruments designated as cash      flow hedges                               (423)       108       (315)(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Accumulated other comprehensive      income (loss)                         $ (3,800)  $   (875)  $ (4,675)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Net of cumulative income tax expense of $905 (April 30, 2010 -         expense of $803).     (2) Net of cumulative income tax expense of $349 (April 30, 2010 -         expense of $253).     (3) Net of cumulative income tax benefit of $87 (April 30, 2010 - benefit         of $103).      Other comprehensive income (loss)      The following table summarizes the changes in the components of other     comprehensive income (loss).                                        For the three           For the six                                        months ended          months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                    April 30   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)                       2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net change in unrealized      foreign currency translation      losses      Net unrealized foreign      currency translation      losses(1)                     $ (1,016)  $ (1,127)  $ (1,448)  $ (1,423)     Net gains on hedges of net      investments in self-      sustaining foreign      operations(2)                      256        342        365        437     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                        (760)      (785)    (1,083)      (986)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net change in unrealized gains      on available-for-sale      securities      Net unrealized gains (losses)      on available-for-sale      securities(3)                       55       (154)      (142)        81     Reclassification of net      (gains) losses to net      income(4)                            4          1        101        (78)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                          59       (153)       (41)         3     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net change in losses on      derivative instruments      designated as cash flow      hedges      Net gains (losses) on      derivative instruments      designated as cash flow      hedges(5)                           57       (167)        96       (299)     Reclassification of net      (gains) losses to net      income(6)                          (20)       249         12        407     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                          37         82        108        108     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Other comprehensive income      (loss)                        $   (664)  $   (856)  $ (1,016)  $   (875)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Net of income tax expense of nil.     (2) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, net of income tax         expense of $100 and $142 (April 30, 2010 - expense of $122 and $157,         respectively).     (3) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, net of income tax         expense of $15 and benefit of $40 (April 30, 2010 - benefit of $86         and $6, respectively).     (4) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, net of income tax         expense of $6 and benefit of $18 (April 30, 2010 - benefit of $7 and         expense of $29, respectively).     (5) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, net of income tax         expense of $20 and $35 (April 30, 2010 - benefit of $60 and $108,         respectively).     (6) For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, net of income tax         expense of $9 and benefit of $6 (April 30, 2010 - benefit of $109 and         $179, respectively).      9.  Stock-based compensation      Equity Classified Stock Option Plan      In the first quarter, the Bank granted 3,414,948 options with an exercise     price of $55.63 per option and a weighted-average fair value of $9.42 to     selected employees, under the terms of the Employee Stock Option Plan.      The Black Scholes option pricing model was used to determine the grant     date fair value after incorporating appropriate assumptions as they     relate to volatility, expected term, discount rate and dividend yield.     These stock options vest evenly over a four-year period and are     exercisable no later than 10 years after the date of grant. The fair     value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period. Where the     employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, the fair value     is expensed over the period between the grant date and the date of     retirement eligibility.      For equity classified stock options granted to date, amounts of $10     million and $28 million were recorded for the three and six months ended     April 30, 2011, respectively to non-interest expenses in the Consolidated     Statement of Income with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus     within Shareholders' equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.      10. Employee future benefits      Employee future benefits include pensions and other post-retirement     benefits, post-employment benefits and compensated absences. The     following table summarizes the expenses for the Bank's principal     plans(1).                                                                 For the six                              For the three months ended       months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                         April 30 January 31   April 30   April 30   April 30     ($ millions)            2011       2011       2010       2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Benefit expenses      Pension plans       $     38   $      6   $      5   $     44   $      9     Other benefit plans       33         33         29         66         58     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                         $     71   $     39   $     34   $    110   $     67     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Other plans operated by certain subsidiaries of the Bank are not         considered material and are not included in this note.      11. Segmented results of operations      Scotiabank is a diversified financial services institution that provides     a wide range of financial products and services to retail, commercial and     corporate customers around the world. Effective November 1, 2010, the     Bank is reporting under its new business structure that includes its     newly created Global Wealth Management business segment.      The Bank's businesses are grouped into four business lines: Canadian     Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management (GWM) and Scotia     Capital.      The Other category represents smaller operating segments, including Group     Treasury and other corporate items, which are not allocated to an     operating segment.      The results of these business segments are based upon the internal     financial reporting systems of the Bank. The accounting policies used in     these segments are generally consistent with those followed in the     preparation of the consolidated financial statements as disclosed in     Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements in the 2010 Annual     Report. The only notable accounting measurement difference is the     grossing up of tax-exempt net interest income to an equivalent before-tax     basis for those affected segments. This change in measurement enables the     comparison of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt     sources.      Scotiabank's results, and average assets for the three months ended     April 30, 2011, allocated by these operating segments, are as follows:                                 For the three months ended April 30, 2011     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                            Global     Taxable equivalent            Inter-   Wealth      basis(1)          Canadian national  Manage-   Scotia     ($ millions)        Banking  Banking     ment  Capital  Other(2)   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income $ 1,170  $   963  $    88  $   236  $  (243) $ 2,214     Provision for credit      losses                 145      106        1       10        -      262     Other income            328      353    1,008      559       55    2,303     Non-interest      expenses               737      700      545      360       36    2,378     Provision for      income taxes           172      108       61       68      (75)     334     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   444  $   402  $   489  $   357  $  (149) $ 1,543     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $     1  $    16  $     7  $     -  $     -  $    24     Net income      attributable to      equity holders of      the Bank           $   443  $   386  $   482  $   357  $  (149) $ 1,519     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)       $   207  $    89  $     9  $   185  $    67  $   557     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                              For the three months ended January 31, 2011(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                            Global     Taxable equivalent            Inter-   Wealth      basis(1)          Canadian national  Manage-   Scotia     ($ millions)        Banking  Banking     ment  Capital  Other(2)   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income $ 1,254  $   973  $    83  $   252  $  (262) $ 2,300     Provision for credit      losses                 165      107        -       (3)       -      269     Other income            338      338      520      552       77    1,825     Non-interest      expenses               737      761      338      386       64    2,286     Provision for income      taxes                  193       83       42      113      (61)     370     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   497  $   360  $   223  $   308  $  (188) $ 1,200     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $     1  $    18  $     7  $     -  $     -  $    26     Net income      attributable to      equity holders of      the Bank           $   496  $   342  $   216  $   308  $  (188) $ 1,174     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)       $   206  $    90  $     9  $   178  $    54  $   537     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                For the three months ended April 30, 2010(4)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                            Global     Taxable equivalent            Inter-   Wealth      basis(1)          Canadian national  Manage-   Scotia     ($ millions)        Banking  Banking     ment  Capital  Other(2)   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income $ 1,222  $   789  $    83  $   275  $  (311) $ 2,058     Provision for credit      losses                 189      173        -      (24)       -      338     Other income            337      348      466      583       81    1,815     Non-interest expenses   720      618      297      299       33    1,967     Provision for income      taxes                  199       89       44      192      (80)     444     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries             -       18        9        -        -       27     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   451  $   239  $   199  $   391  $  (183) $ 1,097     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)       $   195  $    80  $     8  $   156  $    66  $   505     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) 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 provision for income         taxes for the three months ended April 30, 2011($69), January 31,         2011($71), and April 30, 2010($71), to arrive at the amounts         reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income, differences in the         actual amount of costs incurred and charged to the operating         segments, and the impact of securitizations.     (3) Refer to Note 1 for changes in accounting policies related to the         adoption of the new business combinations standard effective         November 1, 2010.     (4) Amounts have been restated to reflect the reorganization of the         business segments which now includes Global Wealth Management.      Scotiabank's results, and average assets for the six months ended April     30, 2011, allocated by these operating segments, are as follows:                                 For the six months ended April 30, 2011(4)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                            Global     Taxable equivalent            Inter-   Wealth      basis(1)          Canadian national  Manage-   Scotia     ($ millions)        Banking  Banking     ment  Capital  Other(2)   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income $ 2,424  $ 1,936  $   171  $   488  $  (505) $ 4,514     Provision for credit      losses                 310      213        1        7        -      531     Other income            666      691    1,528    1,111      132    4,128     Non-interest      expenses             1,474    1,461      883      746      100    4,664     Provision for income      taxes                  365      191      103      181     (136)     704     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   941  $   762  $   712  $   665  $  (337) $ 2,743     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income      attributable to      non-controlling      interests          $     2  $    34  $    14  $     -  $     -  $    50     Net income      attributable to      equity holders of      the Bank           $   939  $   728  $   698  $   665  $  (337) $ 2,693     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)       $   206  $    89  $     9  $   181  $    62  $   547     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                   For the six months ended April 30, 2010(3)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                            Global     Taxable equivalent            Inter-   Wealth      basis(1)          Canadian national  Manage-   Scotia     ($ millions)        Banking  Banking     ment  Capital  Other(2)   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net interest income $ 2,456  $ 1,687  $   174  $   579  $  (691) $ 4,205     Provision for credit      losses                 370      350       (1)     (10)       -      709     Other income            648      698      903    1,179      146    3,574     Non-interest      expenses             1,454    1,256      593      606       67    3,976     Provision for income      taxes                  393      252       85      390     (164)     956     Non-controlling      interest in net      income of      subsidiaries             1       34       18        -        -       53     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Net income          $   886  $   493  $   382  $   772  $  (448) $ 2,085     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Average assets      ($ billions)       $   194  $    81  $     8  $   158  $    62  $   503     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Refer above for a discussion of non-GAAP measures.     (2) 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 provision for income         taxes for the six months ended April 30, 2011($140), and April 30,         2010($146) 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, and the impact of         securitizations.     (3) Amounts have been restated to reflect the reorganization of the         business segments which now include Global Wealth Management.     (4) Refer to Note 1 for changes in accounting policies related to the         adoption of the new business combinations standard effective         November 1, 2010.      12. Financial instruments      Risk management      The Bank's principal business activities result in a balance sheet that     consists primarily of financial instruments. In addition, the Bank uses     derivative financial instruments for both trading and asset/liability     management purposes. The principal financial risks that arise from     transacting financial instruments include credit risk, liquidity risk and     market risk. The Bank's framework to monitor, evaluate and manage these     risks is consistent with that in place as at October 31, 2010.      (a) Credit risk      Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from the failure of a borrower     or counterparty to honour its financial or contractual obligations to the     Bank.      Credit risk exposures disclosed below are presented based on Basel II     approaches utilized by the Bank. The Bank uses the advanced internal     ratings based approach (AIRB) for all material Canadian, U.S. and     European portfolios, and effective 2011 for a significant portion of all     international corporate and commercial portfolios. The remaining     portfolios, including other international portfolios, are treated under     the standardized approach. Under the AIRB approach, the Bank uses     internal risk parameter estimates, based on historical experience.      Under the standardized approach, credit risk is estimated using the risk     weights as prescribed by the Basel II framework, either based on credit     assessments by external rating agencies or based on the counterparty type     for non-retail exposures and product type for retail exposures.      Exposure at default(1)                       As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                        January 31 October 31                                   April 30, 2011             2011       2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                    Standard-     ($ millions)          AIRB(2)      ized      Total      Total      Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     By exposure sub-type      Non-retail(2)       Drawn(3)          $203,162   $ 31,063   $234,225   $203,788   $201,014       Undrawn        commitments        48,604      2,828     51,432     52,202     59,197       Other exposures(4)  59,329      1,290     60,619     60,620     56,342     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total non-retail    $311,095   $ 35,181   $346,276   $316,610   $316,553     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Retail       Drawn(5)          $114,879   $ 28,329   $143,208   $154,430   $153,412       Undrawn        commitments        23,843          -     23,843     23,451      6,772     -------------------------------------------------------------------------       Total retail      $138,722   $ 28,329   $167,051   $177,881   $160,184     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total               $449,817   $ 63,510   $513,327   $494,491   $476,737     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) After credit risk mitigation, excludes available-for-sale equity         securities and other assets.     (2) Non-retail AIRB drawn and undrawn exposures include government         guaranteed mortgages.     (3) Non-retail drawn includes loans, bankers' acceptances, deposits with         banks and available-for-sale debt securities.     (4) Includes off-balance sheet lending instruments such as letters of         credit, letters of guarantee, securitization, derivatives and         repo-style transactions net of related collateral.     (5) Retail drawn includes residential mortgages, credit cards, lines of         credit and other personal loans.      Credit quality of non-retail exposures      The Bank's non-retail portfolio is well diversified by industry. As at     April 30, 2011 and January 31, 2011, a significant portion of the     authorized corporate and commercial lending portfolio was internally     assessed at a grade that would generally equate to an investment grade     rating by external rating agencies. There has not been a significant     change in concentrations of credit risk since October 31, 2010.      Credit quality of retail exposures      The Bank's retail portfolios consist of a number of relatively small     loans to a large number of borrowers. The portfolios are distributed     across Canada and a wide range of countries. As such, the portfolios     inherently have a high degree of diversification.      Retail standardized portfolio      The retail standardized portfolio of $28 billion as at April 30, 2011     (January 31, 2011 - $29 billion; October 31, 2010 - $29 billion), was     comprised of residential mortgages, personal loans, credit cards and     lines of credit to individuals, mainly in the Caribbean and Latin     American region. Of the total standardized retail exposures, $16 billion     (January 31, 2011 - $17 billion; October 31, 2010 - $17 billion) was     represented by mortgages and loans secured by residential real estate,     mostly with a loan-to-value ratio of below 80%.      Loans past due but not impaired(1)      A loan is considered past due when a counterparty has not made a payment     by the contractual due date. The following table presents the carrying     value of loans that are past due but not classified as impaired because     they are either less than 90 days past due or fully secured, and     collection efforts are reasonably expected to result in repayment, or     restoring it to a current status in accordance with the Bank's policy.                                              As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                          April 30, 2011                October 31, 2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                               91 days                         91 days                 31-60   61-90     and           31-60   61-90     and     ($ millions) days    days greater   Total    days    days greater   Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Residential      mortgages $1,351  $  498  $  224  $2,073  $1,403  $  466  $  202  $2,071     Personal      and credit      cards        369     188      58     615     398     207      58     663     Business      and govern-      ment         308     121     292     721     513     208     189     910     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total      $2,028  $  807  $  574  $3,409  $2,314  $  881  $  449  $3,644     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Loans past due 30 days or less are not presented in this analysis         as they are not administratively considered past due.       (b) Market risk      Market risk arises from changes in market prices and rates (including     interest rates, credit spreads, equity prices, foreign exchange rates and     commodity prices), the correlations among them, and their levels of     volatility.      Interest rate risk      Interest rate risk, inclusive of credit spread risk, is the risk of loss     due to the following: changes in the level, slope and curvature of the     yield curve; the volatility of interest rates; mortgage prepayment rates;     changes in the market price of credit; and the creditworthiness of a     particular issuer.      Interest rate sensitivity      Based on the Bank's interest rate positions, the following table shows     the pro-forma after-tax impact on the Bank's net income over the next     twelve months and economic value of shareholders' equity of an immediate     and sustained 100 and 200 basis point (bp) increase and decrease in     interest rates across major currencies as defined by the Bank.                                                As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                          April 30, 2011     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                             Net income              Economic value of equity                 -------------------------------------------------------------                   Canadian    Other             Canadian    Other     ($ millions)    dollar currencies(1) Total    dollar currencies(1) Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     100 bp      increase       $  143    $   68    $  211    $   46    $ (167)   $ (121)     100 bp      decrease         (164)      (69)     (233)     (152)      219        67     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     200 bp      increase       $  283    $  135    $  418    $   52    $ (314)   $ (262)     200 bp      decrease         (302)     (140)     (442)     (296)      457       161     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                         As at     -----------------------------------------------------                           January 31,           April 30,                               2011(1)               2010     -----------------------------------------------------                             Economic            Economic                        Net  value of       Net  value of     ($ millions)    income    equity    income    equity     -----------------------------------------------------     100 bp      increase       $  197    $ (249)   $  101    $ (459)     100 bp      decrease         (200)      198      (175)      400     -----------------------------------------------------     200 bp      increase       $  400    $ (500)   $  227    $ (899)     200 bp      decrease         (441)      399      (327)      848     -----------------------------------------------------     -----------------------------------------------------     (1) The April 30, 2011 and January 31, 2011, net income and economic         value of equity includes Mexican, Chilean and Peruvian currency         balance sheets.       Non-trading foreign currency risk      Foreign currency risk is the risk of loss due to changes in spot and     forward rates, and the volatility of currency exchange rates.      As at April 30, 2011, a one per cent increase (decrease) in the Canadian     dollar against all currencies in which the Bank operates decreases     (increases) the Bank's before-tax annual earnings by approximately $34     million (January 31, 2011 - $34 million; April 30, 2010 - $36 million) in     the absence of hedging activity, primarily from exposure to U.S. dollars.     A similar change in the Canadian dollar as at April 30, 2011, would     increase (decrease) the unrealized foreign currency translation losses in     the accumulated other comprehensive income section of shareholders'     equity by approximately $190 million (January 31, 2011 - $198 million;     April 30, 2010 - $189 million), net of hedging.      Equity risk      Equity risk is the risk of loss due to adverse movements in equity     prices. The Bank is exposed to equity risk through its available-for-sale     equity portfolios. The fair value of available-for-sale equity securities     is shown in Note 2.      Trading portfolio risk management      Market risk arising from the Bank's trading activities can be aggregated     using VaR and stress testing measures. The table below shows the Bank's     VaR by risk factor:      One-day VaR by risk factor     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                      As at    For the three months ended     As at     As at                      April           April 30, 2011        January     April                         30 -------------------------------      31        30     ($ millions)      2011   Average      High       Low      2011      2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Interest rate  $  10.4   $  11.9   $  20.9   $   8.5   $   9.7   $  14.0     Equities           8.9       7.3      10.0       4.9       4.8       3.6     Foreign exchange   1.1       1.4       2.4       0.5       1.6       1.5     Commodities        1.5       2.0       2.8       1.4       2.6       1.9     Diversification   (9.6)    (10.5)      N/A       N/A      (9.2)     (6.0)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     All-Bank VaR   $  12.3   $  12.1   $  19.6   $   8.8   $   9.5   $  15.0     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------      Hedges      There are three main types of hedges for accounting purposes: (i) fair     value hedges, (ii) cash flow hedges and (iii) net investment hedges.      In a fair value hedge, the change in fair value of the hedging derivative     is offset in the Consolidated Statement of Income by the change in fair     value of the hedged item relating to the hedged risk. The Bank uses fair     value hedges primarily to convert fixed rate financial assets and     liabilities to floating rate. The main financial instruments designated     in fair value hedging relationships include bond assets, loans, deposit     liabilities and subordinated debentures.      In a cash flow hedge, the change in fair value of the hedging derivative     is recorded in other comprehensive income until the hedged item affects     the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Bank uses cash flow hedges     primarily to convert floating rate deposit liabilities to fixed rate. The     reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings     over the next 12 months as a result of outstanding cash flow hedges is     expected to be a net after-tax loss of approximately $152 million     (January 31, 2011 - $162 million; April 30, 2010 - $167 million). The     maximum length of cash flow hedges outstanding was less than 9 years     (January 31, 2011 - less than 9 years; October 31, 2010 - less than 9     years). Any hedge ineffectiveness is measured and recorded in current     period income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Bank recorded     a gain of $10 million during the three months ended April 30, 2011     (January 31, 2011 - gain of $28 million; April 30, 2010 - gain of $44     million), of which a gain of $11 million (January 31, 2011 - gain of $26     million; April 30, 2010 - gain of $10 million) related to cash flow     hedges, due to the ineffective portion of designated hedges. For the six     months ended April 30, 2011, the Bank recorded a gain of $38 million     (April 30, 2010 - gain of $71 million) of which a gain of $37 million     (April 30, 2010 - gain of $11 million) related to cash flow hedges. When     either a fair value or cash flow hedge is discontinued, any cumulative     adjustment to either the hedged item or other comprehensive income is     recognized in income over the remaining term of the original hedge, or     when the hedged item is derecognized.      In a net investment hedge, the change in fair value of the hedging     instrument is recorded directly in other comprehensive income. These     amounts are recognized in income when the corresponding cumulative     translation adjustments from the self-sustaining foreign operation are     recognized in income. No ineffectiveness was recognized on net investment     hedges.      Financial instruments designated as trading      The Bank has elected to designate certain portfolios of assets and     liabilities as trading, which are carried at fair value with changes in     fair values recorded in income.      These portfolios include:      -   loans to economically hedge the derivative exposure arising from         credit derivatives in the trading book transacted on behalf of         customers, in order to significantly reduce or eliminate an         accounting mismatch.     -   loans in specifically authorized trading portfolios for which         performance is evaluated on a fair value basis.     -   certain debt and equity investments, in order to reduce an accounting         mismatch between these assets and fair value changes in related         derivatives.     -   certain deposit note liabilities containing extension features, in         order to significantly reduce an accounting mismatch between these         liabilities and fair value changes in related derivatives.      The following table presents the fair value of assets and liabilities     designated as trading and their changes in fair value.                           Fair value              Change in fair value(l)     -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------                                              For the three       For the six                            As at              months ended      months ended     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                    April January October  April January  April  April  April                       30      31      31     30      31     30     30     30     ($ millions)    2011    2011    2010   2011    2011   2010   2011   2010     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Loans hedging      derivative      exposures(2) $1,261  $1,480  $2,096 $   11  $   61 $   90 $   72 $  189     Proprietary      loans             1       1       2     (1)      -     (5)    (1)    (6)     Debt and      equity      investments   1,884   2,423   2,764      5     (22)   (24)   (17)    35     Deposit note      liabilities(3)  107      98      99      -       1      2      1      1     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) These amounts were recorded in trading income except for deposit         liabilities and certain debt investments which were recorded in net         interest income.     (2) The changes in fair value of these loans were substantially offset by         the changes in the fair value of the related credit derivatives.     (3) As at April 30, 2011, the Bank was contractually obligated to pay         $106 to the holders of the notes at maturity (January 31, 2011 - $97         and October 31, 2010 - $97).      Fair value hierarchy      The Bank values instruments carried at fair value using quoted market     prices, where available. Quoted market prices represent a Level 1     valuation. When quoted market prices are not available, the Bank     maximizes the use of observable inputs within valuation models. When all     significant inputs are observable, the valuation is classified as Level     2. Valuations that require the significant use of unobservable inputs are     considered Level 3. The following table outlines the fair value hierarchy     of instruments carried at fair value.                                                        As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                 April 30, 2011(1)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     ($ millions)                    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3      Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Assets:      Trading securities(2)          $ 57,997   $ 16,792   $ 1,464    $ 76,253     Available-for-sale      securities(3)                   12,722     33,707     1,150      47,579     Derivative instruments              601     27,187       583      28,371      Liabilities:      Obligations related to      securities sold short         $ 19,984   $  5,486   $     -    $ 25,470     Derivative instruments              777     31,892     1,974      34,643     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                         As at     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                October 31, 2010(1)     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     ($ millions)                    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3      Total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Assets:      Trading securities(2)          $ 48,869   $ 14,689   $  1,126   $ 64,684     Available-for-sale      securities(3)                   13,801     31,246      1,263     46,310     Derivative instruments              499     25,652        701     26,852      Liabilities:      Obligations related to      securities sold short         $ 17,685   $  3,832   $      2   $ 21,519     Derivative instruments              506     29,051      2,433     31,990     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     (1) Loans and deposit notes designated as trading are classified as         Level 2.     (2) Includes securities designated as trading. Level 2 trading securities         are comprised of $4,735 (October 31, 2010 - $4,710) of bonds mainly         issued by foreign governments and $12,057 (October 31, 2010 - $9,979)         of corporate bonds and other debt and equity instruments which         generally trade in public markets.     (3) Excludes available-for-sale equity securities that are not quoted in         an active market of $795 (October 31, 2010 - $918). Level 2         available-for-sale securities include $5,909 (October 31, 2010 -         $4,757) of bonds mainly issued by foreign governments and $6,947         (October 31, 2010 - $7,810) of corporate bonds and other debt         instruments which generally trade in public markets. The remaining         Level 2 available-for-sale securities are primarily comprised of         mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Canada Mortgage and Housing         Corporation.      13. Acquisitions      Acquisition of DundeeWealth Inc.      On February 1, 2011, the Bank completed its acquisition of DundeeWealth     Inc. (DundeeWealth). After the transaction, the Bank owned approximately     120 million common shares of DundeeWealth (representing 97% of the issued     and outstanding common shares of DundeeWealth) and all of the issued and     outstanding special shares and first preference shares, series X of     DundeeWealth. Subsequently, on March 9, 2011, the Bank acquired the     remaining 3% of the common shares of DundeeWealth.      The Bank issued approximately 32 million common shares, 16 million     preferred shares and cash totalling $2.8 billion as consideration for the     purchase of DundeeWealth. Prior to closing, DundeeWealth paid a special     cash dividend of $2.00 per common share and special share and $1.67 per     first preference share, series X and also distributed to its shareholders     one common share of Dundee Capital Markets Inc. (DCM) per common share     and special share and 0.83 of a DCM common share per first preference     share, series X. As a result, the Bank now owns approximately 18% of the     issued and outstanding common shares of DCM.      The preliminary purchase price allocation for the DundeeWealth     acquisition includes intangibles of $2.6 billion and goodwill of $1.2     billion. The purchase price allocation may be refined as the Bank     completes its valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  

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Record and payment dates for common and preferred shares, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

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The quarterly results conference call will take place on May 31, 2011, at 2:00 pm EDT and is expected to last approximately one hour. Interested parties are invited to access the call live, in listen-only mode, by telephone, toll-free, at (416) 644-3415 or 1-800-814-4860 (please call five to 15 minutes in advance). In addition, an audio webcast, with accompanying slide presentation, may be accessed via the Investor Relations page of www.scotiabank.com. Following discussion of the results by Scotiabank executives, there will be a question and answer session.

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available from May 31, 2011, to June 15, 2011, by calling (416) 640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and entering the identification code 4437454 followed by the number sign. The archived audio webcast will be available on the Bank's website for three months.

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