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Canadian regulators approved expanding Bank of Nova Scotia's buyback cap from 15 million to 40 million shares, a capital return decision.
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Bank of Nova ScotiaCanadian regulators have approved a sharp expansion of Bank of Nova Scotia's normal course issuer bid, lifting the cap on common share repurchases from 15 million to 40 million shares. The bank's shares last closed at CA$129.93, and the most followed fair value estimate stands at CA$132.71, framing the enlarged buyback as a capital return decision made with only a small modeled discount in play. The bank's expansion of banking and wealth management services across Pacific Alliance countries, namely Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia, is described as positioning it to capture revenue growth from increasing financial inclusion and rising middle-class demand for loans and investment products. Accelerated investment in digital platforms, including AI-driven solutions and enhanced online banking capabilities, is described as aiming to drive operational efficiency, reduce costs and support net margins. Still, the bank's heavy exposure to Latin America and the Canadian housing market could quickly test this fair value story if credit conditions worsen.
Bank of Nova ScotiaCanadian regulators approved expanding Bank of Nova Scotia's buyback cap from 15 million to 40 million shares, a capital return decision.