The Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD) has announced its results for 2012 and once again the bank performed very well. Total assets grew by RD$17.9 billion, reaching RD$223.5 billion, an 8.7% growth from 2011. Gross earnings were over RD$5.0 billion and net earnings, after taxes, were set at RD$4.1 billion, with shareholders earning 21.18%. Deposits were up by 8% or RD$18 billion and are currently at RD$188.2 billion.