The Central Bank, unveiling the 2025 Financial Stability Report, revealed that commercial bank profits generated by the likes of Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and CIBC Caribbean, as well as locally-owned Commonwealth Bank, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) and Bank of The Bahamas, increased by more than $151m in two years as the industry’s post-COVID rebound continues. “Domestic banks’ net income strengthened in 2025 by $49.1m (9.7 percent) to $553.6m after a $102.2m (25.4 percent) expansion in 2024,” the Central Bank disclosed. However, commercial non-performing loans grew by $13.8m (51.7 percent),” the Central Bank added. It added that, while the Bank Stability Index eased slightly in 2025, it remains in strong, healthy territory. Similarly, the Aggregate Financial Stability Index (AFSI) softened, relative to the previous year, reflecting the rise in global economic uncertainties.”