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Hardman & Co

Hardman & Co is a multi-disciplinary financial consultancy and investment research firm, employing highly experienced analysts and professionals with a broad range of capital markets expertise. Our clients are public and private businesses as well as fund managers, ranging from start-ups to £1 billion+ market capitalisations. Hardman & Co offers corporate research & consultancy, serving the needs of both public and private companies. We produce gold-standard research with a global reach for trading and investment companies, as well as providing market commentary and analysis. In addition, we carry out a number of bespoke investment-related assignments, including due diligence on bond listings, assessments of private company valuations and other corporate advisory services. We engage with the market through traditional and digital media, offering illuminating video content on corporate management strategy, results communication, interviews and in-house sector discussion.

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<ul><li>ABG’s 1H'24 results showed the group’s continued evolution to optimise its franchise value.</li><li>2023 saw the peak benefits from ABG’s relationship deposit franchise in the recent rising rate environment.</li><li>Margins could be widened while still giving customers competitive products.</li></ul>

ABG’s 1H'24 results showed the group’s continued evolution to optimise its franchise value.2023 saw the peak benefits from ABG’s relationship deposit franchise in the recent rising rate environment.Margins could be widened while still giving customers competitive products.

Hardman & Co Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB): 1H’24 - optimising the franchise value