U.S. banks are set to report brighter investment banking and trading revenue, a report says
Relaxing mortgage rules could help borrowers but also boost credit risks
The ratings agency says the provinces have strong fiscal discipline
Higher capital levels would give the banks a bigger cushion, given the weaker economic outlook, report says
Solid balance sheets, low leverage, likely to leave ratings unaffected
The rating agency cited slowing economic growth and the property crisis
Fitch affirms traditional managers' ratings, despite challenging conditions
Regulators cite data gaps, lack of standards, pervasive risks as obstacles
Tighter financing environment, declining economic growth to drive defaults
Continued diversification into market data, analytics will support exchanges' profits