Farzad Ahmed, PFP - Scotiabank Financial Planner

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

U.S. inflation hits three-year high as energy costs push prices broadly higher. U.S. consumer spending holds up but inflation begins to squeeze real purchasing power. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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05/19/2026

Estate planning is about building a plan that survives real life: family dynamics, tax consequences, incapacity, business succession, and the assumptions people make without knowing.

Alyssa Mitha, JD (CA), JD (US), TEP, MFA-P™ joins the podcast to discuss why you can't rely on A.I. for estate matters and why estate planning needs to be tailored and more specialized than most realize.

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05/13/2026

Scotiabank's new AI platform, Scotia Intelligence, improves client experiences and accelerates the Bank's AI evolution.

Sandeep Kumar, MMA, CFA, the Bank's Chief Data & Analytics Officer says equipping employees with secure, scalable data and AI capabilities results in more personalized banking for clients, improves communication between departments and allows employees to focus on higher-value work.

Check out our new instalment of our AI Unpacked video series, or read more on Perspectives:

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05/12/2026

cbc.ca

05/05/2026

From a young age, Tricia De La Rosa knew she wanted to become the Chief Financial Officer of a large company. De La Rosa achieved that when she became CFO for Scotiabank's Caribbean South district in 2016. She then set her sights on a new challenge and took on her current role as Vice President, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Sanctions for Scotiabank Caribbean, a job that highlights her financial acumen and leadership skills as she oversees over 120 team members across many jurisdictions.

Read more about De La Rosa's story and advice to other women, originally published in Women of Influence+:

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04/29/2026

Canadian inflation jumps in March as energy costs spike. Ceasefire extended but diplomatic progress remains limited as Strait disruption continues. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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04/28/2026

winnipegfreepress.com

04/21/2026

With tax season underway, it's important to understand deductions. Did you know that tax deductions include things such as medical expenses, childcare expenses, professional expenses, contributions to RRSP/FHSA, and more? The Canada Revenue Agency website will have a list of tax deductions you could be eligible for.
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