VOL. XXXVII

NO. 20

14-FEBRUARY-1994

Financial andBanking News

Bank Results

Saudi French Reports Biggest Profits Increase Yet For Saudi Bank

Saudi French Bank has reported a 68% increase in profits during 1993, thebiggest rise yet reported by a Saudi bank. The improvement was due mainly to a56% increase in income from securities and a cut in provisions. A 19% dividendis proposed, compared to 16% in 1992. Managing Director Henri Guillemin saysthat the bank is repositioning its investment portfolio in...