Gulf International Bank, or GIB, recently recorded a consolidated net income after tax of $121.5 million, $3.6 million or three per cent up on the prior year.
The year-on-year growth in net income was achieved despite a significant increase in expenses relating to the on-going implementation of GIB’s new business strategy. Net income after tax in the fourth quarter was $20 million compared to $20.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Year-on-year increases were recorded in all income categories, with the exception of foreign exchange and trading income.