Strong Return on Equity
Nordea reported a return on equity of 16.7% for Q3 2024, continuing a trend of exceeding 15% for the past eight quarters. The bank expects return on equity for the full year 2024 to be above 16%.
Increased Total Income
Total income for the quarter increased by 2% year-on-year, with net fee and commission income growing by 4% and a 26% increase in net fair value result.
Asset Under Management Growth
Assets under management increased by 15% year-on-year to an all-time high of EUR 412 billion, driven by strong performance in Private Banking and Life & Pension.
Strong Capital Position
The CET1 ratio stood at 15.8%, 2.3 percentage points above the capital requirement, supporting strong returns to shareholders.
Share Buyback Program
A new share buyback program was announced, beginning this month, highlighting the bank's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Positive Cost Management
Cost-to-income ratio, excluding US settlement, was 43.4%, and costs developed in line with the operating plan.