Latest News About Desjardins Group

Here are the latest updates on Desjardins Group based on recent public announcements:

• Guardian Capital acquisition closing: Desjardins completed the $1.67 billion acquisition of Guardian Capital Group Limited, strengthening its asset management platform and expanding its North American presence. This transaction closed in March 2026, following prior announcements in late 2025 [Desjardins press release, CNW, 2026-03-23] [Desjardins press release archive, CNW, 2026-04-15].
• 2025 financial results: Desjardins announced its 2025 financial results, highlighting performance across its diverse platforms and outlining drivers for the year ahead, including wealth management and insurance segments. The results release was scheduled for February 24, 2026, with detailed disclosures on earnings and member value [Desjardins press release, CNW, 2026-02-18/24].
• Growth strategy and leadership: In public discussions around 2025–2026, Desjardins’ leadership emphasized growth through both acquisitions (notably Guardian Capital) and organics in insurance and wealth management, as part of strengthening the co-operative’s footprint in North America [BNN Bloomberg interview with CEO Denis Dubois, 2025-10-21; Desjardins press materials, 2026].

Context and impact:

• The Guardian Capital deal doubles Desjardins’ wealth-management scale and integrates it with Desjardins Global Asset Management, signaling a strategic push to compete more aggressively in asset management and related services across North America [CNW press release, 2026-03-23].
• The acquisition is positioned to support sustainable growth, with management signaling ongoing activity in M&A and selective organic growth across insurance and wealth products [BNN Bloomberg interview, 2025-10-21; CNW updates, 2026].

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Citations:

• Desjardins confirms Guardian Capital acquisition closing and strategic rationale [CNW/Desjardins press release, 2026-03-23] [CNW, 2026-04-15].
• 2025/2026 financial results announcements and schedules [CNW, 2026-02-18/24].
• Leadership remarks on growth strategy and potential further deals [BNN Bloomberg, 2025-10-21].