The Bank of Nova Scotia announced today that it has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Its common shares are expected to begin trading on NYSE on Friday, June 7, under the ticker symbol “BNS”.

To celebrate the listing, Scotiabank chairman and CEO Peter Godsoe will ring the opening bell on that date.

“We are delighted that Scotiabank has been accepted for listing on NYSE, undoubtedly one of the world’s most prestigious stock exchanges. Today’s approval marks the next step in our continued growth and evolution as a global financial services institution – and Canada’s most international bank,” said Peter Godsoe.

Scotiabank’s common shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.