The Royal Bank of Scotland is on course for annual profits of more than £8bn.
The NatWest owner said that while market conditions in the UK had changed this year, it benefited from the international spread of its operations.
The group said in a statement that it continued to perform well with its results likely to be in line with expectations.
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