Chile · BUSINESS & MARKETS
Key Facts
—The bank winner. Banco Santander Chile earned CLP 383 billion (about US$416 million) in the second quarter, up 40.0% from the first quarter and 40.4% from a year earlier.
—Profitability. Santander Chile’s return on average equity reached 31.5%, while its quarterly efficiency ratio improved to 30.8%.
—Higher guidance. Management now expects full-year ROAE above 24%, compared with its earlier 22%–24% range.








