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
The Toronto-based rating agency has upgraded its rating
In spite of its dramatic growth, leveraged lending shouldn't pose a risk to the financial system, report finds
Revenue growth was tempered by higher operating expenses and provisions for credit losses, a DBRS report says