London: NatWest Group, one of the United Kingdom’s leading financial institutions, reported a striking 30% increase in its third-quarter pre-tax operating profit, reaching £2.2 billion ($2.95 billion) for the July–September period. This represents a substantial rise from £1.7 billion in the same quarter last year and exceeds analysts’ expectations of £1.8 billion, highlighting the bank’s resilient performance in a competitive financial landscape.

The growth was driven primarily by NatWest’s wealth business, which saw strong expansion in loans and assets. Unlike some of its competitors, NatWest avoided major charges related to mis-sold car finance, reinforcing investor confidence in the bank’s disciplined risk management and operational efficiency. This careful navigation of potential fi

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