Banque Cantonale de Geneve reported earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2011. For the year, the company reported operating income of CHF 336,583,000, interest income of CHF 197,479,000 and net profit of CHF 63,119,000 against operating income of CHF 333,834,000, interest income of CHF 196,794,000 and net profit of CHF 56,442,000 a year ago. Return on equity was 6.4% against 5.8% a year ago. Against an uncertain economic background, the bank is pursuing its development with an expected level of profitability for 2012 equivalent to that achieved in 2011. The economic outlook suggests a low rate environment, which will continue to affect the interest margin of banks.