The outbreak is hurting the global economy — and oil prices in particular
Funds will help developed markets combat the outbreak
Banks have bolstered funding and liquidity positions in the wake of 2008's global financial meltdown
Early optimism has been dimmed by an array of downside risks
Insolvencies rising amid higher debt loads, lower savings
Threats to Canada's big banks include economic weakness, low rates and rising credit provisions, DBRS says
Most of the new alt funds are relatively conservative
Search for yield drives banks to increase exposure to non-investment-grade borrowers
Next year, earnings are expected to moderate
The new domestic stability buffer is 2.25%, effective April 30