Outstanding Financial Performance
Revenues grew across the board with record net interest income (NII) and fee print. Return on tangible equity hit almost 20% without any material one-offs. Year-to-date net profit surpassed EUR 2.5 billion, equivalent to a return of tangible equity of almost 18%.
Improved Financial Guidance for 2024
NII outlook upgraded to grow by more than 2%. Cost income ratio expected to be about 48% or less, and return on tangible equity now expected to top 16%.
Strong Asset Management Performance
Assets under management reached an all-time high of EUR 83.9 billion, supported by strong net sales in the Czech Republic.
Stable Loan and Deposit Growth
Loan-to-deposit ratio remained in the 85% to 90% range, reflecting balanced loan and deposit growth. Customer deposits remained strong.
Positive Risk Management
Risk costs came in at 16 basis points for Q3, comfortably inside the full year guidance of less than 20 basis points.