Strong Financial Performance
Nordea reported a return on equity of 16.2% for the second quarter and maintained a target of above 15% for the full year. Earnings per share stood at EUR 0.35.
Growth in Lending and Deposits
Mortgage lending increased by 6% and retail deposits grew by 8%. Corporate lending and deposits both increased by 5% year-on-year.
Increase in Assets Under Management
Assets under management rose by 9% to EUR 437 billion, with strong net inflows in Private Banking and the life insurance and pension business.
Low Credit Losses
Net loan losses amounted to a net reversal of EUR 21 million, indicating strong credit and asset quality.
Strong Capital Position
CET1 ratio was 15.6%, 1.9 percentage points above the current regulatory requirement.