Loans and margins are growing, but credit provisions and expenses up too
BMO Financial Group significantly missed analyst earnings expectations
BMO, RBC poised to benefit most, Scotiabank's strategy faces risks: DBRS
Firms acquiring assets, partnering with banks, to drive portfolios
Deposit costs will ease, but it will take time for banks' margins to improve
BMO to unwind $1.2-billion provision after ruling in its favour
Higher loan-loss reserves drag on Q3 net income, despite revenue gains
Asset quality, capital expected to remain strong
DBRS estimates $27 billion in capital needed to keep ratios at current levels
Easing financial pressures are expected to slow decline in credit quality, boost loan demand