The underlying trends look positive, and I'm encouraged by stability in the margin and strength in loan growth.

Growth will slow slightly for a variety of factors. There's a challenging rate environment, a bit slower economic growth and there could be a return to a more normalized credit environment, with higher credit costs and building of provisions.

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