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Al Ansari Financial Services reported a 13% year-on-year increase in operating income, reaching AED 638 million for the first half of 2025. This growth is attributed to the consolidation of BFC Group's results from the second quarter and strong performance across most business lines. EBITDA rose by 11% to AED 287 million, with a margin of 45%, due to higher operating income. Net profit after tax increased by 3% to AED 212 million, despite higher finance costs from a shareholder loan for the BFC acquisition. Total transactions grew by 10% to 28 million, with outward remittances and bank notes transactions increasing by 12% and 105% respectively. The Wage Protection System saw a 25% rise in salary disbursals, while digital channels experienced a 30% increase in transactions, making up 23% of outward remittances. The company expanded its physical presence to 439 branches, including 274 in the UAE, and plans to complete the acquisition of Al Ansari Exchange in Kuwait by the end of Q3 2025. Additionally, Al Ansari plans to launch a digital wallet in Q3 2025.