JAKARTA (Yosefadi) – CIMB Group Holdings Berhad posted net profit of RM2.05 billion in the first half of 2014, declined 17.3% from RM2.47 billion in the same period of 2013.

Interest income increased 9.2% to RM7.79 billion from previous RM7.14 billion. Interest expenses also rose to RM3.55 billion. While non interest income fell 28% to RM1.97 billion from earlier RM2.75 billion.

Its assets totaled RM386.5 billion while liability amounted RM349.9 billion. The group has cash and short-term funds of RM35.67 billion.