Nations Trust Bank PLC reported strong financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2025, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 4 bn, up 8% YoY.
Nations Trust Bank, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hemantha Gunetilleke, said, “The Bank’s performance for the three months ending March 31, 2025 showcases our continued growth and expansion across diverse customer segments. Our solid capital position, strong liquidity buffers, effective risk management frameworks, and steadfast commitment to service excellence and digital empowerment remain the key drivers of our success.” The Bank’s financial performance is supported by its strong capital buffers, with Tier I Capital at 19.39% and a Total Capital Adequacy Ratio of 20.56%, well above the regulatory requirements of 8.5% and 12.5%. A strong liquidity buffer was maintained with a Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 270% against the regulatory requirement of 100%.
The Bank reported a Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.45%, while its Earnings Per Share for the three months ending March 31, 2025 increased to Rs. 12.35, against Rs. 11.42 recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Nations Trust Bank PLC serves a diverse range of customers across Consumer, Commercial and Corporate segments through multi-channel customer touch points spanning physical and digital. The Bank is focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies, and pioneered FriMi, a digital banking experience. Nations Trust Bank PLC is an issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka.
