Paragon Banking Group PLC PAG

Paragon Banking Group PLC (FRA:46P1) reports robust financial performance with significant loan growth and a GBP50 million share buyback, despite facing a decline in net interest margin.

Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) reported what Chief Executive Nigel Terrington called “another strong financial and operational performance” for the first half of 2026, citing resilient margins, loan growth, tight cost control and strong capital generation despite market volatility. The specialist

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Paragon Banking Group PLC (FRA:46P1) reports robust growth in earnings and returns, despite facing regulatory and market headwinds.

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