17:42 - 15.10.2026

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October 15, Fineko/abc.az. Despite the weak dynamics of asset growth, Premium Bank maintained profitability based on the results of its financial statements.

In the first 9 months of 2026, the Bank earned 13 million manats (42.8% more against Jan-Sept 2025).

The profit growth was driven by a rise of interest income by 11.8%, up to 30.7 million manats and non-interest income by 21.7%, to 14.3 million manats.

In addition, Bank's other income increased sharply, from 31,000 manats up to 1.9 million manats. However, along with the increase in profits, risk indicators also increased: the cost of forming reserves for possible losses grew by 59.4%, reaching 1.1 million manats.

Bank’s overall capital has grown by only 0.4% since the beginning of the year and amounted to 198.1 million manats. The total deposit portfolio reached 402.3 million manats. At that, the ratio of loans to deposits grew from 121.4% up to 123.4%.