Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

The headline numbers at US banks are wholly misleading if the conclusion is a robust US economy, a robust US consumer and that interest rates will continue to rise a lot. Many banks have seen credit card delinquency rates soar in the past several months, to levels higher than anytime in the past 27 years; this is not making headlines, though. One must scour quarterly reports to see the very real distress contained within US consumer credit portfolios, and mostly with respect to credit cards. Or…

The headline numbers at US banks are wholly misleading if the conclusion is a robust US economy, a robust US consumer and that interest rates will continue to rise a lot. Many banks have seen credit card delinquency rates soar in the past several months, to levels higher than anytime in the past 27 years; this is not making headlines, though. One must scour quarterly reports to see the very real distress contained within US consumer credit portfolios, and mostly with respect to credit cards. Or…

US Banks - Deteriorating Consumer Credit Metrics May Point To Recession

Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Independent Insight Provider

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

Equity Bottom-Up

* Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations;  * Deutsche still continues to be a multi-year restructuring which is wholly dependent upon the business cycle; and * Despite all the hoopla with these results, Deutsche still has an enormous headache on its hands.  <h2>Investment Summary</h2>Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations. We remain concerned…

* Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations;  * Deutsche still continues to be a multi-year restructuring which is wholly dependent upon the business cycle; and * Despite all the hoopla with these results, Deutsche still has an enormous headache on its hands.  Investment SummaryDeutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations. We remain concerned…

* Deutsche Bank USA Fails CCAR and Capital Infusion Likely Necessary;* Several Other Banks Passed Conditionally; and *  Deutsche’s  CDS spreads are significantly wider; the belated S&amp;P downgrade continues to suggest that Deutsche is far from being out of the woods;  and  the HNA Group and Qatari Share Dumps To Continue. <h2>Investment Summary</h2>All but one of the 35 commercial banks have passed the Federal Reserve Board's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress test inclusive of…

* Deutsche Bank USA Fails CCAR and Capital Infusion Likely Necessary;* Several Other Banks Passed Conditionally; and *  Deutsche’s  CDS spreads are significantly wider; the belated S&amp;P downgrade continues to suggest that Deutsche is far from being out of the woods;  and  the HNA Group and Qatari Share Dumps To Continue. Investment SummaryAll but one of the 35 commercial banks have passed the Federal Reserve Board's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress test inclusive of…

* Well Written Plan, Does Not Suggest Its Viable:  Strategic priorities are similar to those of the previous 3 year Strategic Plan: a) continue the pivot toward Asia; b) focus on the international network; c) turn around the US business; and d) invest for future growth.* New Plan Does Not Add Up: That said, the updated strategic plan is confusing and very simply does not add up – especially considering that HSBC will be limiting loan growth to 1-2% per annum. The greater than 6% RoTE target for…

* Well Written Plan, Does Not Suggest Its Viable:  Strategic priorities are similar to those of the previous 3 year Strategic Plan: a) continue the pivot toward Asia; b) focus on the international network; c) turn around the US business; and d) invest for future growth.* New Plan Does Not Add Up: That said, the updated strategic plan is confusing and very simply does not add up – especially considering that HSBC will be limiting loan growth to 1-2% per annum. The greater than 6% RoTE target for…

HSBC Holdings Plc– New Strategic Plan Is Complete Nonsense

*5.5% HNA Group stake Being Liquidated. * 6.1% Qatar Stake Likely Next to Be Liquidated.  <h2>Investment Summary</h2>HNA Group (HNA) [private] in mainland China has been aggressively reducing its Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] stake since the beginning of 2018 due to its own short-term financing needs. At the end of the day, we would not be shocked to see HNA (5.5% stake today vs. 9.1% at the peak) to completely liquidate its entire Deutsche position.Much more concerning, however, are press…

*5.5% HNA Group stake Being Liquidated. * 6.1% Qatar Stake Likely Next to Be Liquidated.  Investment SummaryHNA Group (HNA) [private] in mainland China has been aggressively reducing its Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] stake since the beginning of 2018 due to its own short-term financing needs. At the end of the day, we would not be shocked to see HNA (5.5% stake today vs. 9.1% at the peak) to completely liquidate its entire Deutsche position.Much more concerning, however, are press…

United States

Bank of America Corporation accepts deposits and offers banking, investing, asset management, and other financial and risk-management products and services.  The Company has a mortgage lending subsidiary, and an investment banking and securities brokerage subsidiary.

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Bank Of America (BAC US)

US Banks - Deteriorating Consumer Credit Metrics May Point To Recession

The headline numbers at US banks are wholly misleading if the conclusion is a robust US economy, a robust US consumer and that interest rates will...

Daniel Tabbush

Deutsche Bank - Still A Dumpster Fire

* Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations; * Deutsche still...

Thomas J. Monaco

Deutsche Bank - Failed CCAR

* Deutsche Bank USA Fails CCAR and Capital Infusion Likely Necessary;* Several Other Banks Passed Conditionally; and * Deutsche’s CDS spreads are...

Thomas J. Monaco

HSBC Holdings Plc– New Strategic Plan Is Complete Nonsense

* Well Written Plan, Does Not Suggest Its Viable: Strategic priorities are similar to those of the previous 3 year Strategic Plan: a) continue the...

Thomas J. Monaco

Deutsche Bank – Puke

5.5% HNA Group stake Being Liquidated. 6.1% Qatar Stake Likely Next to Be Liquidated. Investment SummaryHNA Group (HNA) [private] in mainland...

Thomas J. Monaco

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US Banks - Deteriorating Consumer Credit Metrics May Point To Recession

The headline numbers at US banks are wholly misleading if the conclusion is a robust US economy, a robust US consumer and that interest rates will...

Daniel Tabbush

Deutsche Bank - Still A Dumpster Fire

* Deutsche Bank (DBK.GY/DB.US) [Deutsche] provided a preliminary update with improved capital metrics versus expectations; * Deutsche still...

Thomas J. Monaco

Deutsche Bank - Failed CCAR

* Deutsche Bank USA Fails CCAR and Capital Infusion Likely Necessary;* Several Other Banks Passed Conditionally; and * Deutsche’s CDS spreads are...

Thomas J. Monaco

HSBC Holdings Plc– New Strategic Plan Is Complete Nonsense

* Well Written Plan, Does Not Suggest Its Viable: Strategic priorities are similar to those of the previous 3 year Strategic Plan: a) continue the...

Thomas J. Monaco

Deutsche Bank – Puke

*5.5% HNA Group stake Being Liquidated. * 6.1% Qatar Stake Likely Next to Be Liquidated. Investment SummaryHNA Group (HNA) [private] in mainland...

Thomas J. Monaco

5.5% HNA Group stake Being Liquidated. 6.1% Qatar Stake Likely Next to Be Liquidated. Investment SummaryHNA Group (HNA) [private] in mainland...