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Laurentian Bank in its sale of its retail and SME banking portfolios to National Bank of Canada and acquisition by Fairstone Bank

On December 2, 2025, Laurentian Bank of Canada (Laurentian Bank) announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its retail and SME banking portfolios (the Retail/SME Transaction) to National Bank of Canada (National Bank) and a separate definitive agreement pursuant to which...

Lead Office: -- Date Announced: December 2, 2025 Value: $1.9 billion

Scotiabank in its agreement to transfer banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama

On December 1, 2025, Scotiabank and Davivienda announced the closing of the previously announced transaction to transfer Scotiabank’s banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Davivienda. The combined operations of both institutions will operate under a new holding company,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: December 1, 2025 Value: approximately $1 billion

Nelnet Inc. in its agreement to acquire the student loan servicing business of Finastra in Canada

On October 23, 2025, Nelnet Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Nelnet Canada, Inc., announced its agreement to acquire Finastra Holdings Limited’s Canadian student loan servicing business. Finastra’s Canadian student loan servicing business is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 23, 2025 Value: --

Float in its securing of $70-million Series B financing led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives

On January 13, 2025, Float Financial announced it secured a $70-million Series B financing round that was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The round also saw participation from OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs, Teralys and existing investor Garage Capital. Float plans on utilizing the funding towards...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 13, 2025 Value: $70 million

Bank of Montreal in its US$16.3 billion acquisition of Bank of the West

On December 20, 2021, Bank of Montreal announced the signing of a definitive agreement with BNP Paribas to acquire Bank of the West for a cash purchase price of US$16.3 billion. On closing, the acquisition will bring nearly 1.8 million customers to BMO and extends its banking presence in key U.S....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 1, 2023 Value: US$16.3 billion

BBH Capital Partners in its $120 million investment in Synex Group insurance

On March 2, 2022, BBH Capital Partners announced that they have entered into an investment agreement with Synex Business Performance Group for $120 million. The substantial minority equity investment from BBH Capital allows Synex to accelerate growth while remaining majority-owned and controlled by...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: $120 million

Canada Drives in its $100 million Series B funding round led by Honor Ventures

On August 18, 2021, Canada Drives announced the closing of its $100 million Series B funding round led by Honor Ventures with participation from KAR Global and other strategic investors. The funding will be used to expand Canada Drives’ service into new markets across Canada, grow its...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: August 18, 2021 Value: $100 million

CURO in its acquisition of Flexiti Financial

On February 1, 2021, CURO Group Holdings Corp. (CURO) announced that it had agreed to acquire FLX Holding Corp. and its operating subsidiary, Flexiti Financial Inc. (Flexiti) for CAD $108.6 million, plus earn-out amounts of up to CAD $46.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 10, 2021 Value: $155.1 million

Blackstone Credit in its partnership with Westland Insurance Group Ltd.

On January 12, 2021, Blackstone Credit and Westland Insurance Group Ltd. announced they have entered into a partnership. Under the transaction, Westland has refinanced its existing debt with new long term debt financing led by Blackstone. The new debt financing also includes a committed and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 5, 2021 Value: -