Since 2010, the sector's assets have risen by 75%
Consolidation has led to fewer credit unions, but the number of branches remains unchanged, says DBRS
The region represented 40% of global issuance in the space last year
Banks' U.S. and international businesses continued to post strong performance
Rating agency expects solid earnings growth but warns of risks
OSFI is currently considering whether to increase the limit on covered bonds, which have become an important source of funding for the big banks’ uninsured mortgages
U.S. tax reform and the prospect of higher interest rates in both Canada and the U.S. should help boost the bank’s earnings
The credit-rating agency says RBC’s strengths distinguish the bank from its peers in Canada and around the world
There are concerns about the asset manager’s “growing long-term debt levels” and that the company’s debt/EBITDA ratio has increased
Short-term growth outlook is positive