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
The credit-rating agency’s expectations of continued government support for the big banks remains unchanged — as do its ratings for the banks
The banks also saw strong performance from the capital markets divisions while their capital positions have also improved
A new DBRS report suggests Canada's Big Six banks are well positioned to benefit from improving global growth, lower unemployment and increasing interest rates