Dividend 15 Split Corp. has renewed its at-the-market (ATM) equity program, effective until November 7, 2028, allowing the company to issue up to $600 million in Class A and Preferred Shares through the TSX. The program will be administered by National Bank Financial Inc., with proceeds to be invested in a portfolio of 14 leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) and Popular (BPOP) are outperforming the Finance sector with year-to-date returns of 22.4% and 27.1% respectively, compared to the sector average of 4.2%. Both stocks hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with improved earnings estimates over the past quarter.

Canadian Banc Corp. declares monthly distributions of $0.20675 per Class A share and $0.04958 per Preferred share, payable October 9, 2026. Class A dividends are determined by applying a 15% annualized rate on the three-day volume weighted average market price, maintaining a stable 15% yield. The company invests in a diversified portfolio of six major Canadian banks and employs covered call writing strategies to generate additional returns.

North American Financial 15 Split Corp. announced its regular monthly distribution of $0.11335 per Class A share and $0.06250 per Preferred share, payable October 9, 2026. The company maintains a diversified portfolio of 14 major North American financial services companies including Canadian banks and U.S. financial institutions.

Financial 15 Split Corp. announced its regular monthly distribution of $0.12570 per Class A share and $0.06042 per Preferred share, payable October 9, 2026. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of 14 major financial services companies from Canada and the U.S., with cumulative distributions totaling $42.71 per share since inception.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) has secured Ps. 8,000 million in credit facilities from major banks including Santander, BBVA, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and Scotiabank. The funds will be used to refinance maturing debt certificates (Ps. 4,258 million) and finance capital expenditures (Ps. 3,742 million) for its 12 Mexican airports and Jamaican operations. The facilities carry floating interest rates based on TIIE plus 45 basis points with terms of 6-12 months.

Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) offers a 3.5% dividend yield, significantly higher than the average bank's 2.2% and S&P 500's 1%. The bank has maintained consistent dividend payments for over 190 years without cutting during the Great Recession, even while shifting its strategic focus from Central/South America to the U.S. market. The article suggests it's a solid long-term wealth-building investment for patient dividend investors, though not a quick path to riches.

Tenable Holdings stock rallied 6.97% on Monday after Scotiabank analysts nearly doubled their price target from $26 to $50, upgrading the cybersecurity stock alongside peers. The analysts believe powerful AI models will increase cyber threats, forcing companies to boost cybersecurity spending beyond Gartner's predicted 14.5% growth. Tenable, named by Gartner as 'the company to beat' for AI-powered vulnerability assessment, trades at a reasonable 20x forward P/E despite its 100%+ rally since April.

The article examines which bank stocks are suitable for long-term investors seeking reliable dividend income. While banks are economically essential, the Great Recession exposed risks in the sector. The author recommends Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia as attractive alternatives to U.S. banks, citing their stronger regulatory environments, dividend resilience, and growth opportunities in the U.S. market.

Premium Income Corporation reported a $69.8 million increase in net assets attributable to Class A shareholders ($3.91 per share) for the six months ended April 30, 2026. The Fund generated $84.3 million in income with $81.3 million in operating profit after expenses. Net assets reached $229.4 million ($12.39 per Class A share). Cash distributions of $0.64 per Preferred share and $0.52 per Class A share were paid during the period.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results, beating earnings and revenue expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.47 USD and revenue of $7.17 billion. The bank raised its quarterly dividend by 0.04 CAD to 1.14 CAD per share, with earnings growth across all key segments including Canadian Banking (+53%), Global Wealth Management (+19%), and improved credit quality. Shares hit a new 52-week high, trading up 0.75% at $81.00.

Scotiabank announced a dividend increase of $0.04 per share to $1.14 per share on its outstanding common shares, payable on July 29, 2026. The bank also noted it has discontinued issuing new common shares from treasury under its Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan, with future share purchases to be made on the secondary market.