HSBC – A Mitigated Disaster
The global behemoth reported losses in N America, in Europe and almost all income gone from MENA. The bank reports mark downs, impairments, from...
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China Gas Short Interest Plunges as Placement Provides Exit
We take a look at the latest SFC data released today evening on short position reporting in Hong Kong for the week ended 17 April 2020.Total short...
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Smartkarma Webinar | Global Banks: The Purge
In tomorrow's Smartkarma Webinar, Daniel Tabbush talks about the myriad risks global banks are facing all at once. The webinar will be held on 22...
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SMBC Americas Holdings – Expecting 19% NPLs in USA
* Pre-COVID-19 Challenges:SMBC Americas Holdings (8316.JP) [SMBCA] had a number of challenges even prior to the impact of COVID-19, which included:...
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Japan Mega Banks – Avenue of the Americas
* All That Glitters Isn’t Gold: Structurally, the Megabank American franchises are well-capitalized, have strong credit metrics, and are reliant on...
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