The Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Limited (GBTI) and its subsidiaries concluded the 2025 financial year with impressive results, reporting a profit after tax of G$4.5 billion. Suresh Beharry, Chairman of the Edward Beharry Group of Companies, attributed this success to significant loan portfolio growth of 17% and a 29% increase in customer deposits.
“With a capital adequacy ratio of 16.42%, the Bank continues to demonstrate solid financial resilience, prudent risk management, and operational strength,” Beharry stated, underscoring the institution’s robust financial health.
In 2025, GBTI also introduced enhanced services, including Digital Account Opening and retail loan onboarding, which aim to streamline the customer experience. Additionally, the bank expanded its ATM and Point of Sale (POS) networks, further improving access to its banking services across Guyana.
“As Guyana’s economy thrives, fueled by the oil and gas sector alongside non-oil growth, GBTI maintained its focus on SME financing, cybersecurity, and governance,” Beharry noted. He emphasized the bank’s role as a trusted partner for businesses and communities, asserting that GBTI aims not only to shape the future of banking but to redefine it.
The bank announced that the complete financial statements for 2025 will be made available following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting.
