Toronto-Dominion Bank ( TSX:TD )( NYSE:TD ) is often cited as one of Canada's big banks, among "the Big Five" banks controlling the majority of financial services in Canada and a growing portfolio of financial services globally. The bank has continued to grow its brand and reputation globally and is considered to be one of the safest banks due to the stable revenue and earnings growth combined with strong risk management and regulatory oversight. Here's why TD has been, and will continue to be, highly regarded among its group of peers moving forward, given the recent negative news emanating from more than one scandal involving the bank's operations. TD: a global bank Compared to TD's peers, TD stands out as the most "global" bank of the bunch with more branches on the east coast of the United States than in all of Canada. The bank has a very strong brand in the U.S., serving a market which typically provides greater growth opportunities and long-term profitability than the domestic market.