Hamasni joins Scotiabank digital assets team 03 November 2026Canada Reporter: Matthew Challis
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Scotiabank has appointed Karim Hamasni as vice president for digital assets technology.
Prior to the move, Hamasni spent over three years as head of digital assets at the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) technology and innovation arm, RBCx.
Earlier in his career, Hamasni worked at RBC Global Asset Management for just under six years, most recently as director for digital asset innovation.
He also serves as a member of FTSE Russell’s Digital Assets Advisory Committee.
Hamasni holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Brock University and a master’s in business administration from Western University’s Ivey Business School, both in Canada.
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