"The Bank's financial performance remains below what the Board believes acceptable". Chairman of Islamic Bank of Britain Plc which has not made a profit for at least 5 years.
"The Bank has improved its balance sheet position and is well positioned for growth in 2012". Chairman of Bank of Ireland (UK) Plc which made a pre-tax loss of £42 million for 2011.
"...solid underlying business performance...". Chairman of Bank of London & the Middle East Plc which made a pre-tax loss of £10.8 million for 2011.
