In the first nine months of 2013, the bank reported a net profit of RON563 million. The annual results are due for release in February.
BCR estimates gross lending will rise to RON48.16 billion in 2014, from RON47.6 billion at the end of September 2013.
The 2014 revenue and expenditure budget will be discussed at BCR’s shareholders meeting January 23.
Provisions for bad loans are seen at RON1.23 billion, down from RON1.54 billion after the first nine months of last year.
The lender expects total assets will reach RON67.65 billion at the end of 2014. (EUR1=RON4.5301)