Bank of Hawaii Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Management said loans and deposits grew modestly during the quarter, with notable strength in non-interest-bearing demand deposits. Ho said non-interest-bearing demand deposits increased 6.6% on a linked-quarter basis. On funding costs, Ho noted interest-bearing deposit costs improved by 20 basis points , while total cost of funds improved by 16 basis points .In the Q&A, management clarified that the “near 290” view refers to an end-of-period level. CFO Brad Satenberg added that the bank finished the year a ...