Bahrainbased
			Futurebank yesterday announced a net profit of BD8.2 million ($21.8m) for last year, compared to
			BD10.7m in the previous year. The bank also reported that net profit for the fourth quarter was BD900,000. "The
			bank's profit based on performance for the fourth quarter is actually a laudable BD2.4m," said chief executive
			officer and managing director Dr Valiollah Seif. "In line with our
					strategy to consistently maintain a strong balance sheet and
					safeguard our customer's deposits. 
			  
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