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Arion banki hf
ICEX:ARION

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Arion banki hf
ICEX:ARION
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Price: 191 ISK 1.06% Market Closed
Market Cap: 271.2B ISK

Arion banki hf
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In the realm of Icelandic finance, Arion banki hf. stands as a key player in the country's economic landscape. Established in the wake of Iceland's banking collapse in 2008, Arion Bank was created from the ruins of the defunct Kaupthing Bank, underlining its resilience and adaptability. Over the years, the bank has intricately woven itself into Iceland's financial fabric by offering a suite of banking services that cater to both individual and corporate clients. The bank’s operations are a blend of traditional banking services—such as taking deposits and issuing loans—and investment banking, which places it at the heart of financial intermediation in Iceland.

Arion Bank primarily generates revenue through the interest it earns on loans exceeding the interest it pays on deposits. This interest rate spread is a fundamental aspect of its income. However, the bank's financial reach extends beyond conventional banking. It also garners income from fees associated with asset management, advisory services, and securities trading. Arion Bank has gradually embraced digital transformation, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency, which is crucial in our increasingly tech-driven world. By maintaining a diversified approach to financial services while staying rooted in robust risk management practices, Arion Bank exemplifies a modern financial institution in a uniquely volatile economic environment.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Oct 30, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Strong Results: Arion Bank posted a solid quarter with 16% return on equity, well above its 13% medium-term target.

Core Earnings Growth: Net interest income grew by 16.9% year-over-year, helping core operating income rise 6.9%.

Cost Control: Operating expenses increased just 2.9%, below the 4% inflation rate, leading to a record low cost-to-income ratio.

Capital Position: The bank remains strongly capitalized, with CET1 at 18% and a capital buffer 266 bps above requirements.

Kvika Merger: Progress continues on the proposed merger with Kvika, with due diligence and regulatory steps underway.

Legal Uncertainty: Awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on CPI-linked mortgages that could impact future loan products and provisioning.

Economic Headwinds: Management and the chief economist highlight a more challenging outlook due to export sector setbacks, higher unemployment risk, and persistent inflation.

Key Financials
Return on Equity
16%
Net Interest Income
ISK 19.3 billion
Core Operating Income
ISK 19.3 billion
Combined Ratio (Insurance)
88.2%
Net Impairments
35 basis points (annualized)
Total Loss Allowance
ISK 10.3 billion
Net Profit
ISK 8.2 billion
Earnings per Share
ISK 5.95
CET1 Ratio
18%
Capital Buffer
266 basis points above requirements
Institutional Assets under Management
ISK 950 billion
Inflation
4.1% (September)
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Benedikt Gislason
Chief Executive Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Olafur Hrafn Hoskuldsson
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Birna Hlín Káradóttir
Chief Operating Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Hakon Hrafn Grondal
Managing Director of Corporate & Investment Banking
No Bio Available
Mr. Lydur Thor Thorgeirsson
Head of Corporate Finance of Corporate & Investment
No Bio Available
Mr. Bjorn Bjornsson
Managing Director of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
No Bio Available
Theodor Fridbertsson
Head of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Mr. Haraldur Gudni Eidsson
Head of Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Mr. Stefan Petursson
Advisor
No Bio Available
Ms. Ida Bra Benediktsdottir
Deputy CEO & MD of Retail Banking
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
Reykjavik
Borgartuni 19
Contacts