Allied Irish Banks (AIB) said its business has made a strong start to this year, with a solid pipeline of business in each of its operating divisions.
It is set to record double-digit earnings growth in its operating divisions in 2004 and mid-single digit growth in underlying adjusted earnings per share.
Last week, its Polish operation, BZWBK, announced a strong first quarter performance with profit after tax up 166 per cent on the same quarter in 2003.
And M&T Bank, its US regional banking partner, has reiterated its guidance for 2004 earnings growth at its recent first quarter earnings release.