Scotia Capital unveils debt issue website

TORONTO November 2, 2000 – Scotia Capital has launched ScotiaLive.com, a website for eligible institutional investors that provides them with comprehensive, up-to-the-minute information about new debt issues.

"With ScotiaLive.com, eligible institutional investors have fast and convenient access to the information they need to evaluate a new debt issue," says Scotia Capital's John Madden, Managing Director and Deputy Head, Capital Markets Group. "The site provides institutional investors with the necessary data to make informed decisions about debt issues and their respective debt issuers."

"With the click of a mouse, eligible investors can view a prospectus, register for a road show, or check the status of a provincial borrowing program," says Madden. "To date, approximately 200 investors, which represent the majority of Canada's institutional investors, are registered for ScotiaLive.com and the feedback we have received has been excellent."

ScotiaLive.com uses state-of-the-art security technology that requires an individual ID and password to access the site.

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Scotia Capital, a member of the Scotiabank Group, is a leader in the corporate and investment banking industry, with a presence in both major and regional financial centres around the world. For more information visit www.scotiacapital.com or www.scotiabank.ca.

For more information:
Jane Shannon, Public Affairs, (416) 933-1795 or jane_shannon@scotiacapital.com