• BEKB posted H1 2026 net profit of CHF 82.65 million, up 8.3%.
• Revenue rose 5.1% to CHF 291.17 million, driven by commission and services income up 11.9% to CHF 70.07 million.
• Net interest income slipped 4.2% to CHF 183.28 million, while credit-loss charges increased to CHF 8.54 million.
• Cost growth stayed contained as operating expenses edged up 2% to CHF 142.88 million; operating profit climbed 12.3% to CHF 127.78 million.
• Assets under management increased 4.8% to CHF 47.5 billion; customer loans rose 2.6% to CHF 32.78 billion, while management flagged continued low rates.

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