Income before taxes stood at €1.1bn, with an increase of 20%, from €942m during the year ago quarter.

During the current quarter period, the bank net income decreased by 3% to €755m, compared to €777m, while diluted earnings per share were €0.78 against € 0.74.

Corporate Banking & Securities (CB&S) revenues were €4.3bn, up by 65%, compared to €1.5bn during the same period earlier year, reflecting improved market conditions and increased market activity.

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) revenues stood at €1bn, with an increase of 6%, from €941m during the third quarter of 2011, indicating continued growth and strong business volumes.

Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) revenues grew by 11%, to €971m, against €876m during the corresponding period last year, mainly reflecting a gain on sale of an investment and higher revenues driven by market appreciation and higher performance fees.

Private & Business Clients (PBC) revenues stood at €2.6bn in the current quarter, up by 5%, from €2.4bn during the three months ended on 30 September 20111.

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