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
Loke to oversee business development and analytics
Insurer’s financial flexibility has become increasingly constrained
Disruption in global demand, strong loonie, and weak U.S. economic recovery pose risks
Strong domestic franchise supports bank’s international growth strategy
Execution of bank’s U.S. retail and commercial banking strategy remains a challenge
Diversified business strategy is delivering steady earnings