Agency holds Desjardins’ rating stable following announced purchase of State Farm Canada
Credit rating agency implements updated business code
Rating agency cites concerns over insurer’s weak profitability, earnings volatility
Ireland ratings confirmed
Debt burden expected to remain “very manageable”
Credit rating agency remains cautious on the outlook of the life insurance industry
Province should benefit from a gradual strengthening in the U.S. economy
Banks challenged by low rates, slow North American growth and uncertainty in Europe
Majority of global industries have weathered the storms of the past year relatively well
Auto and utilities sectors will likely stand out