The rating agency cited "persistently high debt levels"
Deals are likely to dry up as regulation tightens, a report says
Rising rates, margins seen supporting profits as credit conditions normalize
Government finances seen recovering alongside GDP, policy tightening
Banks lag on pay equity and executive roles for women, DBRS reports
Sanctions pose little direct impact, but harm could be felt at the macro level
Growing headwinds include inflation, declining stimulus
Interest income could drive profits as capital markets and credit-loss provisions sag
Canadian insurers well positioned to deal with elevated risks from IFRS 17
Real estate lending volumes have increased at the Big Six