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JAM | Jun 29, 2025

JMMB Bank delivers J$1.04b profit, sustained growth anchored in client-centric strategy

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Exterior view of JMMB’s head office in New Kingston.(Photo: Contributed)

JMMB Bank Limited is reporting a net profit of J$1.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, marking a significant increase over the J$277.75 million profit it had recorded in the prior year.

This substantial improvement, according to parent company JMMB Group, reflects the JMMB Bank’s continued focus on smart, capital-efficient growth and its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients.

The bank’s net operating revenue rose by 17.5 per cent to J$9.38 billion, up from J$7.98 billion in 2024, while net interest income increased by 23.2 per cent to J$7.75 billion, up from the J$6.3 billion reported last year, driven by higher investment income and interest earned on loans.

Customers being served by tellers at a JMMB Bank branch.

Loan fee income grew by 74.8 per cent, moving from J$125.42 million to J$219.25 million, and other fees and commissions rose by 22.7 per cent to J$658.30 million, an increase from J$536.59 million in the prior year. Meanwhile, impairment losses on financial instruments were significantly reduced by 55 per cent, falling from J$1.77 billion to J$790.73 million.

The bank’s loan portfolio has increased by 8.6 per cent, moving to J$137.35 billion, up from J$126.5 billion last year, while customer deposits increased by 13.8 per cent to J$160.70 billion, an increase over the $141.2 billion in the prior year.  This reflects continued client confidence and the success of the bank’s financial solutions.

In commenting on the financial performance, Jerome Smalling, CEO of JMMB Bank Jamaica, noted, “This year’s results reflect the disciplined execution of our strategy and the strength of our core banking operations. We achieved strong growth in both our loan and deposits portfolios, while maintaining tight control over credit quality and operational efficiency. We give God thanks for the continued success as these results are a testament to the hard work of our team and the trust our clients place in us.”

Jerome Smalling, JMMB Bank CEO and head of JMMB Group’s banking business line. (Photo contributed)

Expressing his satisfaction with the performance, Keith Duncan, CEO of JMMB Group, added, “We are extremely proud of the performance delivered by the JMMB Bank Jamaica team. Their dedication and client-first mindset have been instrumental in achieving these results.”

“I also want to thank our clients for choosing us, as we continue to partner with them, in their best interest. As we look ahead, we remain focused on innovation, digital transformation, and delivering solutions across the entire JMMB Group to empower our clients to achieve their financial life goals,” he added.

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