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Scotiabank and Bank of Montreal reported strong quarterly financial results, benefiting from a strong credit performance in the Canadian market.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
Scotiabank and Bank of Montreal reported strong quarterly financial results, benefiting from a strong credit performance in the Canadian market.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Scotiabank
Canadian bank based in Toronto
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Bank of Montreal
Canadian investment bank
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- BMO manages an ETF listed on the TSX that invests in U.S. large cap equity under Canadian securities legislation.
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