... 19.3%. Atomic News Meaning and impact: ROE shows how effectively the bank uses its own capital to generate profit. A high level of return on equity indicates effective resource management and the ability to provide high returns for shareholders. Net interest income: RUB 20.8 billion, an increase of 18.6% compared to the previous year. BCS Express Significance and impact: Net interest income is the difference between interest income (e.g. from lending) and interest expenses (e.g. from deposits). The growth ...

... one of the primary investment avenues during times of rising household prosperity. Higher wages improve housing affordability: more families can save up for a mortgage down payment or expand their budget for buying property. In the short term, high interest rates make mortgages costly, but the expectation of future rate cuts, combined with income growth, sets the stage for an upswing in the housing market. In the medium term, demand for housing is expected to increase, and the market for new developments should revive as household purchasing power rises. Investment in property – whether ...

... and the ability to generate substantial returns on shareholders' investments. Together with a sufficient capital buffer, this allows the bank to simultaneously support growth and provide generous dividends . Dynamics of Interest and Fee Income Net interest income increased by 18.5% year-on-year to 1.674 trillion rubles, driven by the expansion of lending volumes and the rise in asset yields amidst increasing market rates. The bank effectively capitalized on the period of high rates, boosting income from ...

... company's budget. With proper planning, loan payments fit into the expense structure, and the funds received are already working to increase income. Tax advantages. Interest on loans is usually included in the business expenses, thereby reducing taxable income. Simply put, interest paid to the bank can reduce the income tax (within the limits established by law). This partially compensates for the cost of borrowed funds. Formation of a business credit history. If a company successfully copes with debt servicing, this improves ...

... consolidated loss of the group under IFRS, some subsidiaries were profitable and directed dividends to the parent company. These participation earnings amounted to ~157 billion rubles in H1 2025 (slightly less than 185 billion rubles a year earlier). Interest income (from provided loans and fund placements) also increased (~179 billion rubles compared to 168 billion rubles in H1 2024) due to higher interest rates in the economy. All the listed components cumulatively account for the spike in other income. ...