Domestic retail loan growth is showing signs of slowing, and margin pressure is likely to continue
Profit growth at BMO, Scotia and CIBC offset declines at TD, RBC
Canadian banks are more concerned than their global counterparts about the burden of the new regulatory regime
As the big banks push further into the financial advisory business, independent advisors are fending off the competition
Cheques under $1,500 can’t be held more than four days
Increased earnings retention, capital raises and balance sheet reductions bear fruit
Revisions aim to bring OSFI guidelines into line with reforms adopted by Basel Committee
Analyst expects much lower growth at the big banks for all of 2012
The top three issues facing the banks are regulatory uncertainty, macroeconomic conditions and pressure to grow
“A substantial leap forward in transparency” would be achieved