Strong 2025 has banks poised to face trade, economic challenges
"Dot-com" era conflict restrictions no longer needed, regulator agrees
Regulator alleges banker tipped friend to pending takeover in 2021
Liquidity, GDP growth essential, but relaxing rules helps too
Operating environment to remain solid, amid ongoing macro risks
Market environment remains supportive for 2026, but downside risks persist
Deal volume climbs, "mega" deals push transaction value to new heights
Stable economic growth seen boosting bank profits, asset quality
Credit wobbles aside, net interest income, capital markets revenues up
Strong capital markets drive banks' results, asset quality stable