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  • Net interest margin: An increase of 11 basis points to 3.2% compared to the previous quarter.

  • Client commissions: An increase of $10 million excluding the net credit score adjustment.

  • Adjusted expenses: Reduced by $1 million.

  • Efficiency factor: Improved to 59.6%.

  • Average loan: An increase of 2.1% year over year compared to the previous quarter.

  • Average customer deposits: An increase of 3.1% year over year compared to the previous quarter.

  • Provision for credit losses: Recorded $49 million.

  • Net write-offs: $56 million or 37 basis points of loans year over year.

  • Diluted earnings per share: $1.48 compared to $1.63 in the prior period and $1.37 in the year-ago period.

  • Net income before provisions: $352 million, reflecting an 11% improvement over the prior quarter and an 18% improvement over the prior year.

  • Net interest income: Increased by $52 million or 8% compared to the third quarter of 2024.

  • Adjusted non-interest income from customers: $174 million, up 6% from the second quarter and up 8% from the year-ago quarter.

  • Adjusted expenses: $520 million, down $1 million from the prior quarter and up 4% year over year.

  • Average loan: A decrease of 2.1% year-on-year compared to the previous quarter and 3.6% year-on-year.

  • Average non-interest bearing deposits: Up approximately $192 million or 0.8% from the previous quarter.

  • Cost of general deposits: Declined 1 basis point sequentially to 1.67%.

  • Total borrowings: During the quarter, the decrease was $1.8 billion.

  • Net write-offs: $56 million, or 37 basis points year over year, driven by write-downs of $50 million.

  • Non-performing assets: 0.54% of loans and other real estate owned.

  • Provision for credit losses: The interest rate on loans remained stable at 1.2%.

  • Tier 1 total capital ratio: 11.3%.

  • Tangible book value per share: Compared to the previous year, the increase was 17%.

Release date: October 20, 2025

For a full transcript of the earnings call, see full earnings call transcript.

  • Net interest margin increased 11 basis points to 3.2%, reflecting continued performance in core earnings.

  • Client fees, excluding net credit adjustments, increased $10 million, indicating strong client engagement.

  • Average customer loans and deposits increased by 2.1% and 3.1% year-on-year respectively, demonstrating growth in core banking activities.

  • The efficiency ratio increased to 59.6%, demonstrating better cost management and operational efficiency.

  • Capital market fees, excluding net CVA, increased 25% year-on-year, driven by higher syndicated loan income and customer swap fee income.

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