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Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 2Q23 Results: Elevated Trading Offsets Muted Inve...

This commentary reviews the 2Q23 results and outlook for U.S. capital markets banks. Key highlights include: • Consistent with recent quarters, strong trading results in Fixed Income and Equities offset weak investment banking revenue, which likely troughed in 2Q23. • Total net revenues were 15% higher than the pre-pandemic run rate and down only 10% compared to a very strong 2Q22. "Looking forward, the second half of the year remains unpredictable in our view, but we expect more normalized re...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Rebecca Clarke

DBRS Morningstar: U.S. Stress Tests Showcase Banks' Capital Adequacy

This commentary reviews the results of the Federal Reserve’s U.S. stress test, which highlighted banks' capital adequacy despite severe hypothetical economic headwinds. Key highlights include: •All 23 banks cleared the Federal Reserve stress tests and many have announced plans for capital distributions, mainly in the form of dividend increases, with more expected to be announced with second-quarter earnings. •Banks remained sufficiently capitalized in the stress scenario and capital levels were...

John Mackerey ... (+2)
  • John Mackerey
  • Michael Driscoll

DBRS Morningstar: Federal Reserve Stress Tests Again Highlight CRE Ris...

This commentary reviews the Federal Reserve's annual stress test with a primary focus on commercial real estate (CRE). Key highlights include: •Positively, all 23 banks in this year's iteration cleared the Federal Reserve stress tests and would all be able to continue to lend supporting the economy. •This year's stress test included heightened stress scenarios, especially around CRE. Next to credit cards, CRE had the highest loss levels of any asset class. •Preliminary stress capital buffers (S...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

Morgan Stanley: Rating Report

DBRS, Inc.(DBRS Morningstar) released a new rating report on Morgan Stanley.

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

DBRS Morningstar Confirms Morgan Stanley at A (high), Stable Trend

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: DBRS Morningstar Confirms Morgan Stanley at A (high), Stable Trend

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 1Q23 Results: Tumultuous Markets Boost Trading, D...

This commentary reviews the 1Q23 results for U.S. capital markets banks Key highlights include: •Capital markets net revenues remained outsized in 1Q23 driven by another robust trading performance, particularly in Fixed Income, which mitigated continued weakness in Investment Banking. •Total net revenues were still more than 30% above the pre-pandemic run rate and down only 13% compared to an exceptional 1Q22. •We expect volatility in financial markets to continue, which would likely keep cl...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Rebecca Clarke

U.S. Residential Mortgage Market: Market Structure and Regulations Lik...

This commentary reviews the U.S. Residential Mortgage Market and its associated risks for U.S. Banks. Housing prices in the U.S. have appreciated sharply in recent years aided by historically low borrowing costs prevalent during the early stages of the pandemic. Key highlights include: • Strong U.S. home price appreciation was fueled by high demand during the pandemic from low-interest rates and more workplace flexibility that allowed employees to work from home. • The U.S. mortgage market is d...

John Mackerey ... (+3)
  • John Mackerey
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Rebecca Clarke

U.S. Banks and NBFI Exposures: Regulatory Constraints and Responsive R...

This commentary reviews U.S. Bank exposure to Non-bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs). Key highlights include: • NBFI's comprise nearly half of all total global financial assets; U.S. banks have increased exposure to NBFIs as their exposure to the types of businesses done by the NBFIs has decreased, largely due to regulatory changes. • NBFIs include all institutions that provide financial services, liquidity, or credit but are outside the formal banking system, mainly since they do not take dep...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 3Q22 Results: Strong Trading Offsets Another Stee...

This commentary reviews the 3Q22 results for U.S. capital markets banks. Key highlights include: • Similar to the prior quarter, Fixed Income trading delivered exceptional results in 3Q22, which largely offset material declines across Investment Banking businesses. • Total net revenues declined 16% compared to an outsized 3Q21, but were still about 18% higher than the pre-pandemic run rate. • Looking ahead, we expect these trends to continue until there is at least some clarity around the e...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

MS 3Q22 Results Demonstrate the Durability of its Business Model

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: MS 3Q22 Results Demonstrate the Durability of its Business Model

Carl De Souza ... (+2)
  • Carl De Souza
  • Michael Driscoll

North American Bank Direct Exposures to China Limited; Indirect Exposu...

This commentary reviews North American Bank direct exposures to China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Key highlights include: • As tensions rise between China and the U.S. around Taiwan, DBRS Morningstar is assessing North American Banks' direct credit exposures to China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Public documents show that the vast majority of North American banks have very little or no direct credit exposures to these geographies with a few exceptions. • The North American global capital markets players...

BAC BANK OF AMERICA CORP
C CITIGROUP INC.
TD. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
RY. BANK NOVA SCOTIA PFD.
CMC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 4.90% PFD. SERIES W
BNS. BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PFD.
CM TORONTO-DOMINION BANK C PFD.
BNS.PR.F ROYAL BANK OF CANADA PFD.
RY.PR.W ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 1ST PFD.
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RY.PR.C ROYAL BANK PR M PFD.
RY.PR.E ROYAL BANK PR P PFD.
RY.PR.F ROYAL BANK PR Q PFD.
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA - PREF SHARE
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RY_pj CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE SERIES 32 PFD.
RY_pm CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE PFD. CL A
RY_pp TORONTO DOMINION PFD.
RY_pq TORONTO-DOMINION BANK D PFD.
RYPRT TORONTO DOMINION BANK
RY/TO TORONTO-DOMINI PFD.
CM_pq MORGAN STANLEY
TD.PF.B BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PRD PFD.
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TD.PF.H BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA PR G PFD.
MSpE BANK OF AMERICA CORP. DEP. PFD. (REP. 1/1000TH INTEREST IN A SHARE OF 6.204% NON-CUM PFD SERIES D)
MSTNL BANK OF AMERICA DEP. SHS (REP. 1/1000TH INTEREST IN A SHARE OF NON-CUM PFD SERIES E)
MSPRGCL BANK OF AMERICA CORP. DEP. SHS (REP. 1/1200TH INTEREST OF A SHARE OF NON-CUM PFD SERIES 5)
MSPRI BANK OF AMERICA CORP. DEP. SHS (REP. 1/1200TH INTEREST OF A SHARE OF FLTG RATE NON-CUM PFD SERIES 4)
MWD BANK OF AMERICA CORP GDR
BNS_pd CITIGROUP INC
BNS.PR.Y CITIGROUP INC PFD.
BNS.PR.Z TORONTO-DOMINION BANK
BNS.PR.G ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BACpD BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
BACpE CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
BMLpL BMO BANKCORP
BMLpJ INC.
John Mackerey ... (+2)
  • John Mackerey
  • Michael Driscoll

DBRS Morningstar: Federal Reserve Stress Tests Highlight CRE Risk

This commentary reviews CCAR and Commercial Real Estate. Key highlights include: • All 34 banks in this year's iteration cleared the Federal Reserve stress tests. • This year's stress test included heightened stress scenarios, especially around CRE. Next to credit cards, CRE had the highest loss levels of any asset class. • Preliminary stress capital buffers (SCB) have also been released with most banks remaining at 2.50%. “While the most recent round of Federal Reserve stress testing, sho...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Banks: Good 2Q22 Results Amid an Unsteady Environment

This commentary reviews the 2Q22 results for U.S. banks. Key highlights include: • While the operating environment remains complicated and uncertain, U.S. banks performed well in 2Q22. • The quarter was characterized by strong, broad-based loan growth, higher NII and NIM expansion, mixed fee income trends and still pristine asset quality. • Looking ahead, we do not expect a significant amount of changes to our U.S. bank ratings in the near term, given that nearly 90% of DBRS Morningstar-rat...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 2Q22 Results: Stellar Fixed Income Trading, Weak ...

This commentary reviews the 2Q22 results for U.S. capital markets banks. Key highlights include: • Despite mixed trends, capital markets net revenues remained outsized in 2Q22 led by another exceptional trading quarter, particularly in Fixed Income. • Total net revenues were still more than 30% above the pre-pandemic run rate and down only 4% compared to a very strong 2Q21. • Given the still complicated and uncertain operating environment, we expect continued volatility in the financial mark...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

MS: Solid 2Q22 Results Despite the Challenging Environment

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: MS: Solid 2Q22 Results Despite the Challenging Environment

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

DBRS Morningstar Confirms Morgan Stanley at A (high), Stable Trend

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: DBRS Morningstar Confirms Morgan Stanley at A (high), Stable Trend

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 1Q22 Results: Exceptional Trading, More Normalize...

This commentary reviews the 1Q22 results for U.S. capital markets banks. Key highlights include: • Capital Markets results at the U.S. Peer Group in 1Q22 remained strong, with aggregate net revenues up 26% linked-quarter, which were only 11% lower than the record-setting 1Q21. • Performance was driven by exceptional trading results and continued strength in Advisory, which outpaced the impact of an industry-wide slowdown in issuance volumes, particularly within Equity Underwriting. • Impor...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

MS: Strong 1Q22 Results Demonstrate the Stability of its Business Mode...

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: MS: Strong 1Q22 Results Demonstrate the Stability of its Business Model

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael McTamney

U.S. Capital Markets 4Q21 Results Show Signs of Normalization, Capping...

This commentary reviews the 4Q21 results for U.S. capital markets banks. Key highlights include: • Capital Markets results at the U.S. Peer Group in 2021 exceeded our expectations. While 2020 saw each institution experience near-record-setting revenues across most businesses, 2021 was even better overall. • Looking forward, we would expect overall performance to eventually moderate during 2022, although we see it as more likely to occur in the second half of the year. “We note that IB pip...

Michael Driscoll ... (+2)
  • Michael Driscoll
  • Michael Magerman

Morgan Stanley: Strong 4Q21, Another Record Revenue Year, Tailwinds Re...

Please refer to PDF document for more detail about our research: Morgan Stanley: Strong 4Q21, Another Record Revenue Year, Tailwinds Remain

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