Margin expansion, strong balance sheets to offset rising loan losses
Strategies were discussed during earnings calls
The bank's bottom line was boosted by Bank of the West acquisition
The bank is putting more bankers, advisors on the street, CFO says
In wealth management, commission revenue was negatively affected by market performance, lower client activity
AUM, wealth management revenue dropped amid challenging market conditions
HSBC signalled it was looking to sell its Canadian business back in October
A U.S. recession could drive higher credit losses and hit bank earnings
A key question for analysts will be how much banks are profiting from their loans
Ties to banks and weak risk management raise concern for Basel Committee