After 175 years as a standalone institution, Laurentian Bank of Canada  is officially changing hands. In a massive industry shake-up announced this week, the Montreal-based lender will be split in two and sold for approximately $1.9 billion (CAD) . The deal sees two major players stepping in: Fairstone Bank of Canada  (a leader in alternative lending) and National Bank of Canada . If you are a Laurentian client, here is exactly what is happening to your accounts, your local b