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Laurentian Bank deal wins final regulatory approvals, closing set for Nov. 1, 2026

PUBT·08/31/2026 11:55:20
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Laurentian Bank deal wins final regulatory approvals, closing set for Nov. 1, 2026
  • Fairstone Bank is set to acquire all outstanding common shares of Laurentian Bank, with closing expected on Nov. 1, 2026.
  • National Bank of Canada is slated to buy Laurentian’s retail and small-business banking portfolios as part of the same set of transactions.
  • Canada’s key investment and securities regulators have cleared both deals, completing the main regulatory approval process.
  • Retail and small-business products are expected to migrate to National Bank by end-2026, assuming the Nov. 1 closing.


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