Danske Bank DANSKE reported net profit of DKK 1.5 billion for first quarter 2013 (DKK 1.5 per share), higher than year ago profit of DKK 783 million (DKK 0.8 per share). Return on equity for first quarter 2013 equaled 4.3% compared with 2.5% a year ago. With much lower impairment charges in its non-core Ireland segment, overall profitability improved despite lower net interest income. With … Continue reading Lower Impairment Charges Boost Danske Bank’s First-Quarter Results