Return on Equity Consistency
Return on equity was 15.7%, consistent with Nordea's financial target set three years ago.
Mortgage Lending and Retail Deposits Growth
Mortgage lending volumes increased by 6% and retail deposits were up 7%, supported by the acquisition of Danske Bank's Norwegian personal customer and private banking business.
Assets Under Management Increase
Assets under management grew by 9% year-on-year to EUR425 billion.
Strong Net Fee and Commission Income
Net fee and commission income grew by 4% year-on-year, driven by higher net income from savings, payments and cards, and brokerage and advisory.
Cost-to-Income Ratio Within Target
The cost-to-income ratio with amortized resolution fees was 44.6%, within the target range of 44% to 46%.
Solid Credit and Asset Quality
Net loan losses and similar net result amounted to EUR13 million or 1 basis point, well below Nordea's long-term expectation.
CET1 Ratio Above Requirement
CET1 ratio stood at 15.7%, which is 2 percentage points above the current regulatory requirement.