Strong Profit and Income Growth
Income increased by 12% and profit before tax rose by 41% in the third quarter, driven by record performance in Wealth Solutions and double-digit growth in Global Markets.
Upgraded Guidance and Shareholder Distribution
The guidance for income growth is upgraded towards 10%, and the shareholder distribution target is increased from at least $5 billion to at least $8 billion over the 3 years to 2026.
Record Performance in Wealth Solutions
Wealth Solutions saw a record quarter with income up 32%, driven by investment products up 40% and bancassurance income up 16%.
Increase in Tangible Net Asset Value
Tangible net asset value per share increased by $0.65 in the quarter and is up 18% year-on-year.
CET1 Ratio and Share Buyback Impact
CET1 ratio of 14.2% includes the full 62 basis points impact of the $1.5 billion share buyback.
Strategic Focus on High-Return Segments
The bank is doubling investment in Wealth Management for affluent clients and focusing on high-growth network corridors in CIB.