EQUITY Bank yesterday announced a Sh11.8 billion profit before tax for the period ended September 30 up from Sh9 billion the previous year despite the prevailing high interest rates.
The lender's net profits rose by 14 per cent to Sh8.3 billion compared to Sh7.3 billion in 2011 driven by increased borrowing, the high interest rates notwithstanding.
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