JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) Tbk (BBCA) posted net profit of Rp3.7 trillion in first quarter (Q1) of this year, grew by 26.7% from Rp2.9 trillion in the same period of last year.

Operating income increased 27.3% to Rp9.7 trillion from previous Rp7.7 trillion. Net interest margin (NIM) was 6.5%, compared to 5.9% in March 2013.

Outstanding loans reached Rp317.2 trillion, a 19.7% rise year on year. Loan to deposit ratio (LDR) stood at 77.1%. The bank maintained its solid capital position with CAR recorded at 17.7%.

It also maintained its solid funding position with total third party funds of Rp406.8 trillion, a 10.6% year on year increase.