Partnership provides even more access to credible resources
designed to help newcomers navigate the Canadian financial
landscape.
TORONTO, April 2,
2024 /CNW/ - Continuing to support the dreams of
those looking to call Canada their
new home, Scotiabank kicks off its strategic partnership with
Immigration.ca, Canada's
longest-operating newcomer website. Immigration.ca is a leading
source of resources for newcomers in the Canadian immigration
industry with more than 2.5 million monthly visitors through online
and social media channels.
"Building a life in a new country can feel like a daunting task,
which is why we are committed to helping newcomers through this
transition by empowering them with the financial information and
support they need to succeed in their new home," said
Tanya Eisener, Senior Vice President of Retail Customer Value
at Scotiabank. "Our partnership with Immigration.ca will allow us
to reach and help more newcomers, no matter where they are in their
moving process."
For newcomers seeking valuable insights & information
advice, Immigration.ca connects people around the world with
qualified and licensed immigration professionals to assess their
potential for immigration to Canada. Immigration.ca through the
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Resource Center (CCIRC) Inc.,
is made up of an experienced team of licensed representatives with
a combined experience of more than 90 years in immigration
matters.
Additionally, the website offers fast and reliable resources
outlining the necessary requirements when applying for student,
work, or travel visas and provides free evaluations of a person's
potential for immigration to Canada.
"We are delighted to partner with Scotiabank to ensure our
visitors get access to the best possible banking experience before
and after they arrive in Canada,"
said Jon Vassallo, CEO of
Immigration.ca. "Scotiabank has products specifically geared
towards newcomers that will help them prepare for a successful life
in Canada."
Scotiabank surveys have shown that newcomers feel
worried, overwhelmed, and confused by their finances and navigating
through the Canadian banking system which is why Scotiabank
continues to enhance its pre and post arrival support for
newcomers.
As the exclusive banking partner of Immigration.ca, Scotiabank
will provide access to credible financial literacy resources,
knowledgeable financial professionals, and personalized support
designed specifically for newcomers to Canada.
Scotiabank's Additional Support
for Newcomers:
- Scotiabank StartRight® Program provides
personalized support to newcomers, helping them gain access to no
fee chequing accounts for 1 year, credit, savings, no-fee
international money transfers and advice and solutions from Scotia
Advisors.*
- Scotiabank's Advice+ Centre helps newcomers navigate the
Canadian banking landscape with trusted information about Canadian
banking products, services, common banking topics, and a range of
new options to seek financial advice.
- Scotia Smart Money powered by Advice+, a digital
budgeting app, and investment platforms like Scotia Smart
Investor empower newcomer clients take more control over
their finances.
- ScotiaRISE™, Scotiabank's 10-year, $500 million initiative to help strengthen
economic resilience among disadvantaged groups.
*Scotiabank
StartRight Program, created for Canadian Permanent
residents from 0–5 years in Canada, International Students and
Foreign Workers. Terms and conditions apply to Program
benefits.
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About Scotiabank
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partner, to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and maximize
total shareholder return. Guided by our purpose: "for every
future," we help our clients, their families and their communities
achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and
services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth
management and private banking, corporate and investment banking,
and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.4
trillion (as at January 31, 2024), Scotiabank trades on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange
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SOURCE Scotiabank