Significant Increase in Net Income
The group net income for the second quarter was AZN 4.6 billion, a 30.6% increase year-over-year, with a net profit per share of CZK 24.48.
Strong Asset Management Growth
Assets under management grew by 8% year-over-year, with mutual funds experiencing a double-digit growth of 14.2%.
Record Low Cost-to-Income Ratio
The cost-to-income ratio compressed to 45.7%, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Recognition and Awards
Komercní banka was recognized as the #1 sustainable bank by Visa and received the award for World Best Bank for ESG by Euromoney.
Digital Transformation Success
The new digital banking platform, KB+, has been adopted by 1.3 million users, indicating a successful digital transformation.
Healthy Economic Indicators
The Czech Republic is experiencing moderate GDP growth of 0.2% quarter-over-quarter and 2.4% year-over-year, with a low unemployment rate of 2.8%.