Banks’ asset growth outstripped by non-traditional institutions’
Private credit groups, hedge funds and other institutions account for more than half of global financial assets
Private credit groups, hedge funds and other institutions account for more than half of global financial assets

Growth raises concerns about underwriting and risk management at fast-expanding groups

Diversification is the foundation of good investing

More frequent asset valuations can boost market resilience and investor confidence

Bond investors and banks are seeking greater premiums on new financing as a precaution before lending

Bank’s management committee has swelled to a much larger size than those of its competitors

Loan growth and hedging help bolster banking sector profitability