Regulators make case for greater supervisory and enforcement powers
Higher capital levels would give the banks a bigger cushion, given the weaker economic outlook, report says
OSFI says that vulnerabilities are high, but haven't intensified in recent months
Recommendations echo affordability measures in government's fall economic statement
Revenues were down slightly in Q4, while expenses and loan provisions were up
Outlook shifts to neutral as banks adapt to higher rate environment
The FSB's annual list of banks that require extra capital and oversight shrank by one
Effects of high rates to weigh further on economy, financial sector
Margin pressures, slowing loan growth and rising capital demands to continue
Standardization seeks to enable market discipline, reduce information asymmetry