by Rod Hughes

The Banker magazine, a publication of The Financial Times, has awarded Scotiabank of Costa Rica with its “Banker of the Year” award.

The private bank was lauded for its earnings, profitability of its operations, economic growth and customer service. Scotiabank chief Luis Liberman said the award offers the bank an incentive to maintain high livels of social responsibility, meeting the customers’ needs, competitivity and leadership not only nationally but regionally.