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Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> released an impressive set of FY2021 results, as new financing picked up significantly and funding and credit costs declined in 4Q2021.</li>
<li>Management is optimistic on the outlook for new financing in 2022 plus the potential for significant tailwinds from the association with GoTo plus inorganic growth opportunities. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia</a> trades on 2.2x FY22E PBV with a forecast ROE of 16.2%, above its 5-year average PBV but it deserves a re-rating given its association with GoTo.</li>
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BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) released an impressive set of FY2021 results, as new financing picked up significantly and funding and credit costs declined in 4Q2021.
Management is optimistic on the outlook for new financing in 2022 plus the potential for significant tailwinds from the association with GoTo plus inorganic growth opportunities. 

BFI Finance Indonesia trades on 2.2x FY22E PBV with a forecast ROE of 16.2%, above its 5-year average PBV but it deserves a re-rating given its association with GoTo.


BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - Catching a Digital Wave with GoTo?

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<li>The confirmation that Jerry Ng, one of the major shareholders of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-jago-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31094:1" rel="noopener">Bank Jago</a> will take a controlling stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia</a> should create a win-win combination.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia</a> brings best-in-class exposure to multi finance, whilst integration with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-jago-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31094:1" rel="noopener">Bank Jago</a> and GoTo group should help it to accelerate the company's digitalisation and boost growth.</li>
<li>The company trades on 2.7x FY21E PBV with a forecast ROE of 14.7% for FY2021E and 18.5% in FY2023E but historically it has generated ROEs of 25% plus.</li>
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The confirmation that Jerry Ng, one of the major shareholders of Bank Jago will take a controlling stake in BFI Finance Indonesia should create a win-win combination.

BFI Finance Indonesia brings best-in-class exposure to multi finance, whilst integration with Bank Jago and GoTo group should help it to accelerate the company's digitalisation and boost growth.
The company trades on 2.7x FY21E PBV with a forecast ROE of 14.7% for FY2021E and 18.5% in FY2023E but historically it has generated ROEs of 25% plus.


BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - Taking the Digital High Road

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> announced a strong set of 1H2021 results, which saw YTD new bookings increase by +48.7% YoY and +7.5% QoQ in 2Q2021 We expect the company to continue to ramp up new bookings in 2H2021, and although the latest round of Emergency PKMM mobility restrictions may delay that recovery slightly, we remain upbeat about its future prospects.</p>
<p>Non-performing financing (NPF) continued to improve 1Q2021 and the company also saw its net credits loss (NCL) ratio increase with more repossession and collateral disposal activities.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> quarterly net revenue was down by -18.2% YoY in 2Q2021 mainly driven by the drop in the average receivables balance and a slightly lower net interest spread.</p>
<p>The company continued to make progress on its loan restructuring with 89.2% of restructured loans reverting to normal status, 0.6% under grace period, and the remaining 10.2% granted second restructuring with strict review.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> continues to focus on its core market of non-dealer 4W collateralised loans, which made up 64% of total receivables in 1H2021 versus 59% of total in 1H2020.</p>
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<p>The company now has 325 branches, consisting of 223 full branches and 102 kiosks. As part of its rationalisation, it closed a total of 82 outlets in 1H2021, with 78 of these kiosks and the rest branches.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> maintains a well-diversified funding base from bank borrowings, bonds &amp; medium term notes, joint-financing, and equity.</p>
<p>The most recent ramp up in cases is having an impact on business with a decline in new bookings in July versus June outlined within.</p>
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<p>We continue to see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> as the most interesting multi finance company in Indonesia, with a strong risk management culture and with the potential to generate a significantly higher ROEs once the market recovers. </p>
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BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) announced a strong set of 1H2021 results, which saw YTD new bookings increase by +48.7% YoY and +7.5% QoQ in 2Q2021 We expect the company to continue to ramp up new bookings in 2H2021, and although the latest round of Emergency PKMM mobility restrictions may delay that recovery slightly, we remain upbeat about its future prospects.
Non-performing financing (NPF) continued to improve 1Q2021 and the company also saw its net credits loss (NCL) ratio increase with more repossession and collateral disposal activities.
BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) quarterly net revenue was down by -18.2% YoY in 2Q2021 mainly driven by the drop in the average receivables balance and a slightly lower net interest spread.
The company continued to make progress on its loan restructuring with 89.2% of restructured loans reverting to normal status, 0.6% under grace period, and the remaining 10.2% granted second restructuring with strict review.


BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) continues to focus on its core market of non-dealer 4W collateralised loans, which made up 64% of total receivables in 1H2021 versus 59% of total in 1H2020.

The company now has 325 branches, consisting of 223 full branches and 102 kiosks. As part of its rationalisation, it closed a total of 82 outlets in 1H2021, with 78 of these kiosks and the rest branches.
BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) maintains a well-diversified funding base from bank borrowings, bonds &amp; medium term notes, joint-financing, and equity.
The most recent ramp up in cases is having an impact on business with a decline in new bookings in July versus June outlined within.

We continue to see BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) as the most interesting multi finance company in Indonesia, with a strong risk management culture and with the potential to generate a significantly higher ROEs once the market recovers. 



BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - Recovery in Motion

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>This week we look at Shopee's ongoing efforts to turn up the dial on live streaming as TikTok restructures Tokopedia and we look at the product-lead initiatives driving GoTo's growth.</li>
<li>We also comment on the latest acquisition by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-digital-niaga-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34881:1" rel="noopener">Global Digital Niaga Tbk PT (BELI IJ)</a> in the home improvement space as it seeks to increase its omnichannel exposure.</li>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
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This week we look at Shopee's ongoing efforts to turn up the dial on live streaming as TikTok restructures Tokopedia and we look at the product-lead initiatives driving GoTo's growth.
We also comment on the latest acquisition by Global Digital Niaga Tbk PT (BELI IJ) in the home improvement space as it seeks to increase its omnichannel exposure.
CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - Shopee's Live Streaming Push, GoTo's Multi-Pronged Initiatives, and BliBli

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prodia-widyahusada" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23663:1" rel="noopener">Prodia (PRDA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/erajaya-swasembada-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18869:1" rel="noopener">Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-barito-renewables-energy-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40150:1" rel="noopener">Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ)</a>. </li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on Indonesia macro, as BI elected to keep interest rates on hold, and an insight looking at Saingapore's biggest movers in 2Q2024. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ), Prodia (PRDA IJ), Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ), and Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ). 
There was also a macro insight on Indonesia macro, as BI elected to keep interest rates on hold, and an insight looking at Saingapore's biggest movers in 2Q2024. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Prodia's Cure, Ace Hardware, and Erajaya's Growing Volumes

Indonesia

PT Bank Panin Indonesia Tbk provides commercial banking and foreign exchange services in Indonesia and overseas.

PT Bank Permata Tbk provides commercial and foreign exchange banking services through a network of offices in Indonesia.  The Bank also performs custodianship and trusteeship services as well as manages pension funds.

PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk provides general commercial banking services.  The Bank has branch offices located throughout Indonesia.

Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk PT provides general banking services. The Bank's head office is located in Jakarta with branch offices throughout Indonesia.

PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Tbk. is a financial institution that specializes in funding and lending. The Bank offers accounts in deposits & savings, pension loans, small to medium sized business loans, and other financial products.  Bank Tabungan offers services in bank clearance, payment, collection, transfer, and payroll services.

Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional (BTPN IJ)

Bank Ina Perdana PT is headquartered in Indonesia. The Company's line of business includes the operation of national commercial banks.

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk operates in individual and private banking, merchant and corporate banking, regional banking, and investment services.  The Bank also provides financial services such as leasing and factoring, stock broking, underwriting, insurance and investment management through its subsidiaries.

PT Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk provides commercial banking services.

Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk PT provides commercial banking services including deposit taking, lending, treasury, and investment banking services. The Bank also provides trade finance facilities, foreign exchange transaction services, loan syndications for project financing, and investment services.

PT Bank Sinarmas Tbk is a full service commercial bank. The Company offers a wide range of banking services, including checking and savings accounts as well as phone banking, Internet banking and automatic teller machines.

Trustmark Corporation is the holding company for Trustmark National Bank. The Bank offers a variety of banking, investment, and insurance solutions to corporate, institutional, and individual customers in Mississippi and Tennessee.

Tisco Financial Group Pcl is a bank holding company.  The Company's banking subsidiary offers working capital, project, term, automobile and home loans; custodian services; securities brokerage; mutual funds; and private banking; and advises on equity and debt capital markets, privatizations, debt restructuring, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

BNK Financial Group Inc. a holding company, provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking-related financial services. The Company's main businesses include banking, trust banking, and assets management to individuals, businesses, and other financial institutions.

Bank of Chongqing Co. Ltd. provides commercial banking services. The Company offers financial services to individuals and enterprises including deposits, loans, settlement, currency trading, financial & government bonds, and credit cards services. Bank of Chongqing also offers international services.

Customers Bancorp, Inc. provides banking services. The Company offers checking and saving accounts, personal and commercial loans, and retirement planning services. Customers Bancorp serves customers throughout the State of Pennsylvania.

Triumph Financial Inc. offers traditional banking products as well as commercial finance products to businesses that require specialized and tailored financial solutions.

King's Town Bank accepts deposits and offers various kinds of loans. The Bank provides notes and bills discounting, collecting, guarantee, remittance, securities brokerage and financing, letter of credit, foreign exchange, and traveler checks services.

WesBanco, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, conducts general, commercial, and mortgage banking, as well as a trust business.  WesBanco provides its services to commercial, consumer, and government customers through offices located in West Virginia and eastern Ohio.

Banner Corporation is a bank holding company involved in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its subsidiary banks. The Banks offers a wide variety of commercial banking services and financial products to individuals, businesses and public sector entities.

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is a diversified financial holding company. The Company's primary subsidiary is a Texas based regional commercial banking franchise. Hilltop's other holdings include a retail mortgage originator, a regional broker dealer and a property and casualty insurance provider.

PT Bank Jago Tbk operates as a commercial bank. The Bank offers savings account, loans, insurance, currentcy exchange, money transfer, and credit services. Bank Jago serves consumer in Indonesia.

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