First Citizens Bank Limited (TTSE:FIRST) signed an agreement to acquire Banking Operations in Guyana from The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) on March 3, 2021. Following closing, all employees will continue to support the business. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

Jill McCutcheon, Ricco A.S. Bhasin and Andrew Silverman of Torys LLP acted as legal advisors for The Bank of Nova Scotia.