Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35638:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten Bank</a>, the online banking arm of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31:1" rel="noopener">Rakuten Inc (4755 JP)</a>, aims to raise around US$500m (estimated) in its Japan listing in April 2023. </li>
<li>RB is the largest internet bank in Japan, by number of accounts. As of Mar 2023, it had 13.39m deposit accounts with a total deposit base of JPY8.6tn. </li>
<li>In this note we take an early look at the IPO and talk about the positive aspects of its past performance.</li>
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Rakuten Bank, the online banking arm of Rakuten Inc (4755 JP), aims to raise around US$500m (estimated) in its Japan listing in April 2023. 
RB is the largest internet bank in Japan, by number of accounts. As of Mar 2023, it had 13.39m deposit accounts with a total deposit base of JPY8.6tn. 
In this note we take an early look at the IPO and talk about the positive aspects of its past performance.


Rakuten Bank IPO Early Look - The Positives - Has Grown Fast over the past Few Years

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC IPOs & Placements

IndiaFirst Life Insurance / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indiafirst-life-insurance-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36532:1" rel="noopener">IndiaFirst Life Insurance (1083896D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$250m in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>IndiaFirst Life Insurance (IFLI) is a private life insurer in India with a product portfolio of retail and group products, ranging across different segments. </li>
<li>Its GWP and AUM have grown over the track record period. However, bottomline growth has on the other hand, declined further. </li>
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IndiaFirst Life Insurance (1083896D IN) is looking to raise about US$250m in its upcoming India IPO. 
IndiaFirst Life Insurance (IFLI) is a private life insurer in India with a product portfolio of retail and group products, ranging across different segments. 
Its GWP and AUM have grown over the track record period. However, bottomline growth has on the other hand, declined further. 


IndiaFirst Life Insurance Pre-IPO - Hardly Stands Out as One of the Smallest Players

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AUM growth momentum to continue: AUM growth momentum is expected to continue going forward aiding NII growth which is a key lever to ROA and ROE.</li><li>Operating efficiencies: The bank’s C/I ratio is among the lowest in the industry, reflecting long-term operating efficiencies.</li><li>Best-in-class CASA ratio: SBI has one of the best-in-class CASA ratios which allows it to have a lower cost of deposits as against other players, resultantly aiding yields.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

AUM growth momentum to continue: AUM growth momentum is expected to continue going forward aiding NII growth which is a key lever to ROA and ROE.Operating efficiencies: The bank’s C/I ratio is among the lowest in the industry, reflecting long-term operating efficiencies.Best-in-class CASA ratio: SBI has one of the best-in-class CASA ratios which allows it to have a lower cost of deposits as against other players, resultantly aiding yields.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

State Bank of India - Highest Quarterly Profit

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

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<li>Our Indian bank profitability and credit quality screens, in terms of credit quality metrics to end-December 2022, continued in a constructive trend</li>
<li>This is reflected in NPA ratios and cost of risk trends; but Indian banks have to face increased NPA headwinds, especially if funding and liquidity tightens around Adani Group companies</li>
<li>We remain negative on State Bank of India, especially given the concerns around the Adani Group, and also ICICI Bank; we remain positive on higher quality HDFC Bank</li>
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Our Indian bank profitability and credit quality screens, in terms of credit quality metrics to end-December 2022, continued in a constructive trend
This is reflected in NPA ratios and cost of risk trends; but Indian banks have to face increased NPA headwinds, especially if funding and liquidity tightens around Adani Group companies
We remain negative on State Bank of India, especially given the concerns around the Adani Group, and also ICICI Bank; we remain positive on higher quality HDFC Bank


Indian Banks Screener to December-End 2022: Credit Risks Rising

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The credit growth momentum has continued to remain robust as is visible from the near decadal high systemic growth of ~17% YoY, driven by the continued traction in the Retail and SME segments.</li><li>On a segmental basis, Home loans, Auto loans and Credit card outstanding continue to grow well.</li><li>Corporate loans are showing gradual recovery, albeit on a weaker base.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The credit growth momentum has continued to remain robust as is visible from the near decadal high systemic growth of ~17% YoY, driven by the continued traction in the Retail and SME segments.On a segmental basis, Home loans, Auto loans and Credit card outstanding continue to grow well.Corporate loans are showing gradual recovery, albeit on a weaker base.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BFSI Q3FY23 Result Preview – Earnings Growth to Remain Strong!

India

State Bank of India provides a wide range of banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, commercial, agricultural, industrial and individual customers throughout India.  The Bank also provides international banking to its Indian customers and has operations in other countries.

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State Bank Of India (SBIN IN)

Rakuten Bank IPO Early Look - The Positives - Has Grown Fast over the past Few Years

Rakuten Bank, the online banking arm of Rakuten Inc (4755 JP), aims to raise around US$500m in its Japan listing in April 2023. In this note, we...

Sumeet Singh

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Pre-IPO - Hardly Stands Out as One of the Smallest Players

IndiaFirst Life Insurance (1083896D IN) is looking to raise about US$250m in its upcoming India IPO. Its GWP and AUM have grown over the track...

Ethan Aw

State Bank of India - Highest Quarterly Profit

AUM growth momentum to continue: AUM growth momentum is expected to continue going forward aiding NII growth which is a key lever to ROA and ROE.

Axis Direct

Indian Banks Screener to December-End 2022: Credit Risks Rising

Profitability and credit quality trends were generally positive to CYE2022, but credit risks are rising with concerns due to the Adani Group; stick...

Victor Galliano

BFSI Q3FY23 Result Preview – Earnings Growth to Remain Strong!

On a segmental basis, Home loans, Auto loans and Credit card outstanding continue to grow well. Corporate loans are showing gradual recovery,...

Axis Direct

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