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In a move that strengthens M&A activity in the Canadian banking sector, the acquisition of Laurentian Bank by Fairstone has received approval from the Canadian finance ministry. This regulatory clearance was required to complete the deal under Canadian banking laws, according to media reports. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
The approval comes as inflationary pressures persist in Canada, with the annual inflation rate hitting 3.2% in May, above the 3% forecast, per market data. The monthly CPI rose 1% in the same period. Banking consolidation is expected to reshape the market and intensify competition among major Canadian banks.
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Sign InNo real-time price for Laurentian Bank shares is available in the database, but other Canadian bank stocks trade near their yearly highs. Investors are watching Bank of Canada Governor Macklem's speech scheduled for June 23 for clues on the rate path, which may influence the valuation of banking deals.