$42 million for Scotiabank Costa Rica

The National Council for the Supervision of the Financial System (Conassif) approved the increase in capital, from $80 million to $122 million.

Thursday, January 8, 2009


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According to nacion.com "The increase, a cash injection of $42 million, represents a considerable strengthening of the equity and indicators at the Bank, in addition to an important safeguard for clients as well as for investors," the entity reported."

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