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
OSFI's decision to rebuild capital shows faith in banks' strength and the economic recovery
A report says insurers have yet to take a broad approach to climate risk in their portfolios
New research from DBRS Morningstar highlights how growing ESG interest is playing out in the insurance space