Versabank Gets Canadian Regulatory Blessing for US Bank Acquisition


VBNK said Tuesday that it has received Canadian regulatory approval for its acquisition of Minnesota-based Stearns Bank Holdingford.

The approval by the Canadian regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, follows clearances by US regulators.

The acquisition is slated to be completed on Aug. 30.

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