Araverus Team|Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Araverus Team
Feb 13, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Annual Profit · Bank Earnings · NatWest · Wealth Management
NatWest reported a 24% increase in annual profit and set ambitious performance targets as it invests in the wealth management market to enhance income and profitability.
NatWest forecast continued income growth and higher profitability as it bets on wealth management to draw customers in and diversify earnings.
The lender issued more ambitious targets for the period through 2028 and expects revenue to grow more than 5% a year.
The acquisition more than doubles NatWest’s assets under management and administration to £127 billion.
Soaring profits and stocks funnel more of GDP toward companies, their top employees and shareholders. AI will intensify this trend.
