Strong Financial Performance
Income grew to GBP 12.1 billion, 12.5% higher than the first 9 months last year. Operating profit was GBP 5.8 billion with an attributable profit of GBP 4.1 billion. Return on tangible equity was 19.5%.
Lending Growth
Lending has grown 4.4% since the year-end to GBP 388 billion. Mortgage lending was up by more than GBP 5 billion, and unsecured lending grew GBP 2.9 billion or 17.3%.
Customer Growth
The bank attracted a further 70,000 new customers in the quarter.
Capital Management
CET1 ratio ended the third quarter at 14.2%, with 202 basis points of capital generated in 9 months.
Noninterest Income Growth
Assets under management and administration grew 14.5% to GBP 56 billion, contributing to noninterest income growth.