CIBC Q3 2010 Earnings

Scotia Capital, 26 August 2010Event• CIBC (CM) reported an increase in cash operating earnings of 22% YOY to $1.66 per share beating expectations due to surprisingly strong trading revenue/wholesale earnings and slightly higher security gains. Operating ROE was 21.5% with RRWA of 2.39%.Implications• Wholesale Banking operating earnings declined 33% YOY to $123 million, but remained surprisingly