The Bank of Nova Scotia has had a presence in the Caribbean since the late 1800's albeit mostly on British governed Islands......Canadian Banks are also governed by The Bank of Canada.....totally different concept than the USA banks....

The BNS only held the mortgage on a bankrupt property....as we all know a bankrupt company owes investment holders nothing......
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