Daily Brief Financials: Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200, Kfin Technologies , Ally Financial, Aavas Financiers Ltd, Bell Financial, Bitcoin Pro and more

• The value-up index aims to align closely with the KOSPI 200’s composition, adjusting stock weights based on factors from KRX Governance Leaders 100 and KRX ESG Dividend Opportunities Index.
• Insiders confirm NPS will create new funds to track the value-up index, needing SAA adjustments and Fund Management Committee approval. Despite hurdles, government backing suggests smooth NPS involvement.
• Buybacks could cause passive outflows in KOSPI 200 rebalancing and inflows in value-up index rebalancing. This timing discrepancy could create a consistent passive flow pattern for these stocks.

• Impending block deals which generally create supply over-hang on the stock leads to a negative impact on the stock 
• These block deals generally include selling promoters and big funds at a price discount to its current market price 
• Historically, such events suggest once the block deal is done; stock reacts positively creating a Special Situation Opportunity

• Ally remains confident in their ability to navigate challenges with a focus on pricing and underwriting discipline
• Ally’s strong capital position and strategic focus on digital banking position them well to benefit from potential economic recovery and rising interest rates
• Author believes Ally’s stock has significant long-term growth potential and could triple in value, with limited downside risk in the short term

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• Part of our housing finance checks, we have been visiting Aavas Financiers Ltd (AAVAS IN)  branches for over two years now.
• While the situation was grim early on post the management change and increased competitive intensity, the current channel inputs are encouraging.
• Key areas that warrant attention are growth trajectory, yields, and tech upgrade. 

• RaaS Research Group has published an update report on diversified financials company Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) following the company’s presentation at the Bell Potter Emerging Leaders’ Conference yesterday.
• An April YTD trading update provided at the conference points to revenue growth of 23% and Profit After Tax (PAT) growth of 135%, an acceleration on Q1 CY24 Profit Before Tax (PBT) growth rates provided at the AGM, with all divisions profitable.
• This compares to a RaaS H1 CY24 PAT growth estimate of 90%, placing the group on track to achieve our H1 estimates.

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