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Quarter over quarter, net income increased $109 million or 11%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.02 compared to $0.81 in the same period last year and $0.91 last quarter. Return on equity was 19.9% in the second quarter compared to 16.8% last year and 17.4% last quarter. The dividend was maintained at 49 cents per common share.
"We are pleased to announce record quarterly results as we reach the half-way point in the year," said Rick Waugh, Scotiabank President and CEO. "Our results reflect strong contributions from personal and commercial banking and wealth management, as well as the excellent performance of our wholesale business.
"In the face of volatility in world markets, we remain focused on our fundamentals, diversification by business and geography combined with prudent risk management and cost control practices in order to maintain profitability and strong return on equity. Our credit portfolios continue to improve, as evidenced by lower provisions for credit losses this quarter. Furthermore, we have little or no exposure to troubled European sovereign debt.
"With net income of $584 million, Canadian Banking had a record quarter. Year over year, there was strong growth in residential mortgages, lines of credit and business accounts, as well as improved spreads from easing liquidity costs, all of which contributed to higher net interest income. Wealth management and commercial banking revenues also grew, reflecting the improvements in the economy and equity markets.
"International Banking continues to earn through economic and foreign currency headwinds. Despite these challenges, continued widening of margins and careful expense management contributed to overall results.
"Scotia Capital generated strong results this quarter. Net income was $391 million, driven by solid contributions across all business units, good trading performance and net recoveries in provisions for credit losses.
"Our strong capital position and continued generation of capital gives us the ongoing flexibility to maintain our shareholder dividends and explore opportunities for business development and growth.
"While we manage costs carefully, we will continue to invest in growing our businesses. We do not expect our productivity ratio to remain at the current low level, although it will be well within our target.
"The foundation for our success is the focus we place on our core priorities; sustainable revenue growth, capital management, leadership development, prudent risk management and expense control. With the solid results achieved during the first half of the year, we are well-positioned to meet our established objectives for 2010."
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