Howard Atkins

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

broad-based, with nearly every consumer and commercial business line achieving double-digit profit growth.

broad-based, with nearly every consumer and commercial business line achieving double-digit profit growth.

We had solid, broad-based and, in many businesses, accelerating revenue growth, with revenue in businesses other than home mortgage up read more

We had solid, broad-based and, in many businesses, accelerating revenue growth, with revenue in businesses other than home mortgage up a combined 17 per cent from a year ago.

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,

Most business lines continue to exhibit strong sales during the quarter, including sales of consumer loans, deposits and credit cards,

Most business lines continue to exhibit strong sales during the quarter, including sales of consumer loans, deposits and credit cards,