(Sharecast News) - Arbuthnot Banking said trading was successful in the final three months of 2021 and that profit would meet expectations.

The private and commercial bank published a short trading update ahead of annual results scheduled for 24 March.

"The group continued to trade well in the fourth quarter of 2021 and therefore expects to report pre-tax profits in line with market expectations," Arbuthnot said. The company did not give any further details.