Scotiabank Business Overview and Economic Outlook

PAC Fundamentals Driving Growth Strong Governance Democratic countries with open economies Independent central banks with inflation targets Free trade agreements and free-floating currencies ⚫ Business-friendly environments Sound Macro Environment • Diversified economies with strong GDP growth Resilience to economic and political cycles Investment Grade- rated Low Debt/GDP ratios with lower fiscal deficits compared to G7 • Increasing adoption of banking services Favourable Demographics • 229 million people with median age of 30 years Strong domestic consumption • Much lower banking penetration compared to Canada Among the fastest growing smartphone markets in the world • Considerable growth in middle class 26 26

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