(Sharecast News) - Arbuthnot Banking Group released a pre-close trading update on Wednesday, ahead of its final results for the year ended 31 December.

The AIM-traded company said it sustained positive trading momentum throughout the fourth quarter of 2023.

As a result, it anticipated reporting pre-tax profits in line with market expectations, estimated at £46.7m.

The group said it would announce its final results for the year ended 31 December on 28 March.

At 0933 GMT, shares in Arbuthnot Banking Group were down 3.13% at 1,022p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.