Policy-makers must walk a fine line in curbing excesses without sinking growth
The sector faces an array of challenges but has the potential to disrupt traditional finance
The securities holdings of stablecoins are "already relatively large," the rating agency says
Earnings at America's largest banks have been boosted by reserve releases as credit losses stay modest
Ransomware and other cyber threats may lead to credit downgrades for insurers in the future
Banks may face climate-related mandatory disclosure, stress tests and capital demands within the next few years
NatWest's criminal charges for AML violations highlight the issue
Ransomeware attacks are up 400% over the past two years, Fitch Ratings reports
The lending environment is returning to normal
Untapped loan-loss provisions provide support alongside stable revenues