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Did Scotiabank’s (TSX:BNS) NSF Fee Settlement Talks Quietly Reframe Its Regulatory and Reputational Risk Profile?
The Bank of Nova Scotia recently announced a proposed $10.45 million class action settlement over non-sufficient funds fees on re-presented pre-authorized debits charged between June 21, 2020 and April 30, 2024, which remains subject to court approval at a hearing scheduled for June 12, 2026.
If approved, the settlement would close a multi-year legal dispute without any admission of liability, directly compensating affected customers through automatic deposits while potentially easing legal...