FNBB’s profits reach P1.4bn
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 510 Views |
Healthy numbers: Bogatsu speaking at this week’s results briefing PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Presenting the numbers on Wednesday, the bank’s CEO, Steven Bogatsu, attributed the higher profits to a healthy post-COVID-19 loan book.
“The growth was reflective of an economy emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
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