Desjardins and CIBC examine both near- and long-term challenges
Fourth case certified involving funds paying trailers to discount brokers
Firms were allowed to collect trailers before the CSA ban, court rules
Similar cases remain outstanding against the other big banks
Higher capital levels would give the banks a bigger cushion, given the weaker economic outlook, report says
Revenues were down slightly in Q4, while expenses and loan provisions were up
Outlook shifts to neutral as banks adapt to higher rate environment
Initiative received 42% support from RBC shareholders at latest AGM, and 37% from BMO shareholders
Finance also announced measures to tackle bank fees and mortgage relief
Change to address negative amortization mortgages a positive, Fitch says