The bank reported Thursday that revenue was up 10 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year ago to $5.06 billion thanks to volume growth in lending, growth in transaction fees, and adding clients in its capital markets division.
"The overarching theme at our bank, and our strategic focus as a leadership team is to continue to invest to grow market share at the expense of our competition." Analysts on average had expected the bank to report an adjusted profit of $3.53 per share, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv.
"The message on expenses from this bank continues to emphasize further reinvestment in the business, but despite an inflation headwind in F2022 management continues to expect positive operating leverage for the year as a whole thanks to continued strong revenue growth." The increased payment to shareholders and share buyback follow moves by several other large Canadian banks this week after the federal banking regulator lifted restrictions last month on dividend increases, share buybacks and increases in executive compensation that were put in place at the start of the pandemic.
And raises interest on credit cards and lowers interest paid on low amount savings accounts.
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