David George Says Loan Growth Is Key to Rally

The video discusses the current state of trading revenue, focusing on whether the worst of PFIC is over and the potential for improvement. It highlights the expected stabilization of fixed income and a potential increase in equity activity in 2018, driven by tax changes. The video also covers credit losses, noting an increase in provisions for credit card losses at major banks, and discusses loan growth, predicting a muted increase compared to past trends.

What is the expected trend for the fixed income sector according to the discussion?

• It is expected to remain unchanged.

• It is expected to decline rapidly.

• It is expected to stabilize slightly.

• It is expected to grow significantly.

How is the movement on tax expected to impact equity activity?

• It will have no impact.

• It will boost mergers and acquisitions.

• It will negatively impact equity activity.

• It will lead to a decrease in capital issuance.

What does the increase in credit card loss provisions indicate?

• A decrease in credit card loans.

• An increase in credit card loans.

• A stabilization of credit card loans.

• A decline in consumer loan portfolios.

What is the forecasted loan growth for 2018 according to the discussion?

• Around 2 to 3%

• Around 4 to 5%

• Around 7%

• Around 10%

How did loan growth change after the 1986 tax cut?

• It increased significantly.

• It doubled in size.

• It remained stable.

• It fell from 86 to 87.