• NatWest Markets, a subsidiary of NatWest Group, reported H1 2026 profit of £77 million, down from £89 million a year earlier.
• Total income rose to £792 million from £762 million, driven by higher capital markets revenue.
• Operating expenses increased to £752 million from £667 million, led by higher other operating expenses of £707 million.
• CET1 ratio was 18.3%; leverage ratio was 4.9%; MREL ratio was 44%.
• Liquidity coverage ratio averaged 204%; the liquidity portfolio totaled £20 billion.

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