Rising demand for private credit will boost alt funds' fortunes, Fitch says
Earnings to remain under pressure as the sector faces slow growth and elevated costs
Funding, capital strains and real estate risks underpinned the rating actions
Securities industry association expresses concerns with planned changes
New guidelines adopt global banking regulators' standards
Financial, regulatory headwinds drive tougher operating climate
Latest increase ensures banks have a cushion to absorb rising credit losses
Supervisory action to boost banks' capital, liquidity would aid creditors, depositors
Credit provisions, rising capital, liquidity, expenses blunt banks' results
Capital ratios expected to tick up as new rules take effect, DBRS says