Provision for credit losses rose for CWB ahead of its acquisition by National Bank of Canada
Amid an expected easing in the U.S., the rating agency has a neutral outlook on global bank regulation
Bank is outperforming the rest of the Big Six, rating agency reports
The hold reflects OSFI's view that risks facing the financial system remain generally stable
Market gains, net inflows boost assets held in the non-bank sector
The Canadian bank announced in August a plan to acquire a 14.9% stake in KeyCorp
Basel Committee issues new guidance on counterparty credit risk weaknesses
Despite intensified uncertainty, risk landscape is largely stable
Regulators in both markets are increasingly friendly to bank consolidation: Fitch
Loans and margins are growing, but credit provisions and expenses up too