BNP Paribas Fortis reported consolidated earnings results for the first half of 2017. For the period, the company reported net banking income of EUR 4,172 million compared to EUR 3,631 million a year ago. The underlying increase was mainly supported by good results in Belgium, continuing growth in Turkey, at Personal Finance and at Leasing Solutions. Gross operating income was EUR 1,628 million compared to EUR 1,373 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 1,494 million compared to EUR 1,158 million a year ago. Pre-tax income was EUR 1,708 million compared to EUR 1,227 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equity holders was EUR 1,052 million compared to EUR 1,019 million a year ago.