Record Income and Dividend Increase
The company achieved record income of $19.7 billion, with a 14% headline income growth. Additionally, a 37% increase in full-year dividend per share was announced along with a new $1.5 billion share buyback.
Strong Performance in Wealth Solutions and Global Markets
Wealth Solutions delivered a record performance with investment products income up 36%. Global Markets and Banking showed double-digit growth, contributing significantly to the income.
Fit for Growth Program Progress
The Fit for Growth program is ahead of schedule with $200 million in annualized savings achieved, and over 200 projects in progress aiming for $1.5 billion in savings.
Shareholder Distributions and CET1 Ratio
Total shareholder distributions since the full year 2023 results have reached $4.9 billion. The CET1 ratio stands at 14.2% with a strong level of capital generation.
Cross-Border Network Strategy
Cross-border network income grew 11% CAGR since 2019. The network strategy is benefiting from new globalization corridors, with around 1/3 of total network income being intra-Asia.