Net banking income rose by 8% to EUR 1.447 billion

• Luxembourg Retail and Corporate Banking recorded a substantial 12% rise in average deposits and 8% rise in average loan outstanding relative to 2017.
• The Wealth Management business line performed well in a year dominated by the acquisition of ABN AMRO Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. Assets under management rose by 23% and there was a 10% increase in average loan outstanding.
• Leasing International continued to expand its business in line with its strategy, achieving strong growth in average sums outstanding of 16%.

Overheads of EUR 763.9 million

• In addition to growth resulting from the absorption of new subsidiaries, the overheads figure reflects ongoing investment in strategic projects relating to commercial development and the provision of digital solutions for the banking and leasing divisions. Current operating expenses are entirely consistent with the development of the Bank’s activities.

Group consolidated net profit excluding minority interests came to EUR 338.9 million

High solvency maintained

• Own funds amounted to EUR 5.9 billion.
• The solvency ratio stood at 22.6%, which is well above the regulatory minimum.

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