Strong First Quarter Net Profit
First quarter net profit reached $1.7 billion, with a return on CET1 capital of 11.3% and robust net new inflows including $32 billion in Global Wealth Management and $7 billion in asset management.
Investment Bank Performance
Global markets achieved its best quarter on record, with a 24% increase in revenues driven by equities and FX. The Investment Bank delivered a pretax profit of $696 million, up 72% year-over-year.
Cost Management and Savings
Achieved an additional $900 million in gross run rate cost saves, with overall costs down by 10% from the 2022 baseline and underlying expenses reduced by more than 20%.
Positive Developments in Global Wealth Management
Global Wealth Management's pretax profit was $1.5 billion, up 21% year-over-year with significant growth in the Americas and APAC regions.
Asset Management Growth
Asset Management showed a 15% increase in pretax profit, with strong net new commitments and a 13% growth in invested assets year-over-year.