Management also addressed taxes. Harrison said the effective tax rate in the fourth quarter was 24.8% due to the reversal of a previously accrued tax benefit, and said the company expects the effective tax rate to return to about 23.2% going forward.On results, Harrison said the company posted “another strong quarter,” pointing to net interest margin (NIM) expansion, growth in net interest income, contained expenses, and strong credit quality. He said return on average tangible equity was 15.8% in the fourt ...