Desjardins to close service centres, ATMs by 2026
The Desjardins Group has announced that its caisses populaires plan to reduce their service centres and ATMs by 30 per cent by Dec. 31, 2026.
montreal.ctvnews.caHere are the latest Desjardins news highlights I found:
- Desjardins Group announced the completion of a major acquisition: Guardian Capital Group Limited, solidifying its position in asset management. The closing was announced in March 2026 with a value around $1.67 billion. This expands Desjardins’ Global Asset Management footprint and aligns with its sustainable growth strategy. [newswire.ca: Desjardins Group Press Releases, Mar 23, 2026]
- Desjardins also released its 2025 financial results schedule and related disclosures, confirming the plan to publish results in February 2026 and discuss performance for the 2025 fiscal year. This is part of their regular investor communications. [newswire.ca: Desjardins Group press, Feb 18, 2026; Feb 24, 2026 release]
- In other 2026 activity, Desjardins joined charitable initiatives, including a donation to the Canadian Red Cross to support those affected by a tragedy in British Columbia, reflecting ongoing community engagement. [newswire.ca: Feb 13, 2026]
- There are ongoing strategic discussions about branch and service model optimization in Canada; past reporting has noted plans to close or consolidate some service centers and ATMs by 2026, as part of efficiency and digitization efforts. [montreal.ctvnews.ca, Jan 30, 2024]
- Desjardins maintains a rolling news page with frequent updates on business results, partnerships, and community initiatives. For the most current items, their official newsroom is the best primary source. [Desjardins Newsroom / official site]
If you want, I can pull the exact latest articles from Desjardins’ newsroom and summarize them, or pull related market reactions and analyst commentary. Would you like a focused summary on the Guardian Capital acquisition, or a broader recap of Desjardins’ 2025 results and 2026 initiatives?
Sources: Desjardins Group press releases and newsroom updates (March 2026 and February 2026), Canadian Red Cross donation (February 2026), and historical reporting on service-center/ATM consolidation (January 2024). [newswire.ca: Desjardins Group Press Releases; montreal.ctvnews.ca]