Standard Chartered – Going Backward Again
* Solid 1Q20 Result: Standard Chartered plc (2888.HK/STAN.LN) [STAN] reported a fairly robust set of 1Q20 results – coming in at USD 517 mn,...
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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Indonesian Staples, Thai M&A, and SEA's E-Conomy
This past week's offering of Insights across ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with another eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive and actionable...
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ANZ – The Hole Has Been Dug
* Weak 1H20 Results: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ.AU) reported a disappointing set of results, with profits declining AUD 1.2 bn...
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DBS – Lower Provisions Than Past
There is nothing to suggest that no further ‘high’ provisioning is required by DBS Group Holdings (DBS SP) after 1Q20. This is the same for banks...
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Bank Contingent Capital & Coronavirus Contagion
When you purchase bank contingent capital, you may marry it for the foreseeable future. Coronavirus contagion is challenging this contractual...
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