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
Higher interest rates generally good for financials, but there are risks, DBRS says
OSFI's move to lift limits on capital returns marks a vote of confidence
Policy-makers must walk a fine line in curbing excesses without sinking growth
Financial materiality is the pivotal test
Increasingly severe weather may lead to pullback in coverage as losses rise
"Sound management of economic policy is expected to continue," the rating agency said