# Arbuthnot Banking Group 2023 results, strategic choices paying dividends (VIDEO)

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/arbuthnot-banking-group-2023-results-strategic-choices-paying-dividends-video/4121152900
- Published: 2024-04-22T12:10:49+01:00
- Author: Jacob Brown

**Arbuthnot Banking Group** (LON:ARBB) is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas,
analyst from Hardman & Co., discusses his recent research note titled “2023: delivering
strategy with strong profit growth.”

Mark highlights the bank’s successful financial year, noting a significant increase
in pre-tax profit, operating income, and net assets, alongside improvements in earnings
per share and dividends. Mark also explains how Arbuthnot has strategically positioned
itself to thrive in a rising rate environment by adjusting the duration of its securities
and increasing fixed-rate SME finance, preparing it for potential rate declines.
He touches on the progress made in their SME financing franchises, with notable 
profit increases and loan book growth. Despite a challenging macroeconomic landscape,
the bank’s cautious approach has ensured sustained high credit quality with minimal
impairments. The discussion also addresses concerns about net interest margins and
inflationary pressures on costs, with an emphasis on the conservative management
of the bank’s lending practices to mitigate credit risks.

Arbuthnot Banking Group is a holding company for Arbuthnot Latham & Co., it offers
carefully crafted expert private and commercial banking services alongside wealth
planning advice from Chartered Wealth Planners and discretionary investment management.

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