Bank of Nova Scotia, also known as Scotiabank, announced an increase in its third-quarter earnings, bolstered by record performance in its global wealth management operations and strong results from its global banking and markets division.

The bank reported a rise in its overall earnings for the quarter. The significant contributions from wealth management and global banking and markets were highlighted as key drivers of this growth. These divisions achieved record results, underscoring their importance to Scotiabank's financial performance.