Manx Financial Group PLC - Isle of Man-based financial services firm - Posts net interest income of GBP24.3 million for 2022, up 35% from GBP18.0 million in 2021. Pretax profit jumps by 71% to GBP5.2 million from GBP3.0 million, as operating income rises to GBP26.1 million from GBP20.0 million a year earlier. Interest revenue, calculated using the effective interest method, rises to GBP29.0 million from GBP21.0 million. Looking ahead, says its various business streams are well-positioned to support the growth in profitability for this year.

Executive Chair Jim Mellon says: "The year's financial performance sets a record despite the continued economic uncertainty in the Isle of Man and the UK throughout 2022. Profit before tax payable increased by GBP2.2 million to GBP5.2 million, an increase of over 70%. As a result, we are well-positioned to support the growth in profitability for 2023."

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By Xindi Wei, Alliance News reporter

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