Mubasher: The unaudited financial statements of the Bank of Palestine reported a growth of 31% in profits during the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period a year ago.

Earnings increased to $13.8 million in Q3-16 from $10.5 million in Q3-15, according to a bourse filing issued Monday.

In the first nine months of 2016, profits gained 14.7% to reach $38.2 million as compared to $33.31 million in the corresponding period a year ago.