New appointments include senior executives with Harbourfront Wealth and AGF Management
Rising costs and slower loan growth are also challenges
Commercial real estate exposure a bigger issue for smaller U.S. lenders
'Challenging market conditions' and 'shifting environment' said to be putting pressure on revenue growth
Rising rates are also making room for private lenders, according to a pair of reports
Bank failures may cause lending reduction but inflation remains well above 2% target
Capital ratios expected to tick up as new rules take effect, DBRS says
Tighter financial conditions continue to loom over markets
Official digital currencies may have a hard time proving their value, the rating agency says
Former CEO Greg Becker told a senate hearing that SVB was the victim of a social media-driven bank run