Provisioning for loan losses to outpace revenue growth
78% of total payment activity in 2012 was carried out by three big banks
Former chairman Ben Bernanke says stimulus package was meant to stabilize U.S. economy
Eight biggest U.S. banks will have to meet stricter measures to reduce financial threats under a rule adopted by U.S. regulators
Slower growth implies a lower rate of profit growth, and lower investment returns generally
Citi plan rejected
Outlook stable
Beige Book survey finds “modest to moderate” improvement
The tougher standards include measures focusing on liquidity, risk management, and capital
Retirement savings need to rise to sustain living standards