Scotia Capital is the corporate and investment banking subsidiary of one of Canada's largest banks, The Bank of Nova Scotia (aka Scotiabank). The company performs an array of capital markets and brokerage services such as equity and debt underwriting, sales, and trading; corporate and structured lending; foreign exchange; trust services; and equity research. It specializes in such industries as energy, entertainment and leisure, financial services, real estate, and media and communications. The company is active in North America, Europe, and Asia.