Higher world oil prices the primary effect for Canadian economy, policy
Interest income could drive profits as capital markets and credit-loss provisions sag
Growing antitrust concerns could thwart larger transactions
Capital markets, economic recovery seen powering banks' growth in 2022
This week's earnings are the first since Canada's banking regulator lifted pandemic restrictions
CWB and Meridian will continue to offer outside products
Mortgage borrowing jumps amid low rates, tougher rules
BMO's wealth management business earned $401 million in the quarter, up from $341 million a year ago
The mandates at the banks follow announcements by Sun Life Financial Inc. and others
RBC's rating was lowered as a result of the sector's weaker assessment