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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HSBC's Rasco on Factors Behind the Stocks Rally
Jose Rasco, HSBC Private Banking and Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer for the Americas, tells Open Interest that the onset of a Fed easing, the tax rate, and the strong inflow of foreign direct investment to the US support a strong equities market.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
HSBC's Rasco on Factors Behind the Stocks Rally
Jose Rasco, HSBC Private Banking and Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer for the Americas, tells Open Interest that the onset of a Fed easing, the tax rate, and the strong inflow of foreign direct investment to the US support a strong equities market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BPER Banca SpA (BPXXY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Profits and Strategic Growth ...
Net Income: EUR903 million for the first half of 2025. New Loan Origination: EUR6 billion in Q2, a 22.3% increase year-on-year. Adjusted Return on Tangible Equity: 20.4%. CET1 Ratio: 16.2%. Cost of Risk: 31 basis points. Total Revenues Guidance: Upgraded from EUR5.4 billion to EUR5.5 billion for 2025. Cost-to-Income Ratio: Improved guidance from 51% to 50% for 2025. New Lending in First Half 2025: EUR10.4 billion, a 20.7% increase compared to the first half of 2024. Residential Mortgages Growth: 6.1% increase. Consumer Credit Growth: 18.6% increase. Corporate Loans Growth: Almost 30% increase. Commission Income Growth: 4.8% increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024. Loan-to-Deposit Ratio: 76.7%. Total Financial Assets Growth: 4.5% increase in the last 12 months. Total Costs: Down by 4.9% in the first half compared to the first half of 2024. Headcount: 19,220, a reduction of approximately 1,200 compared to June 2024. NPE Coverage Ratio: Improved to 55.6%. Net NPE Ratio: 1.1%. Risk-Weighted Assets: Decreased from EUR55.9 billion to EUR55.6 billion in Q2 2025. Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR): 163% at the end of June 2025. Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR): 135%. Government Bonds: EUR14.8 billion, accounting for 49.5% of total bonds. Senior Non-Preferred Bond Issuance: EUR500 million in January 2025. Total Wealth Commission Income: EUR466 million in the first half of 2025. Total Indirect Deposit in Private and Wealth Management: EUR191 billion. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with BPXXY. Release Date: August 06, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points BPER Banca SpA (BPXXY) reported its best-ever six-month results with a bottom line of EUR903 million, despite declining interest rates and geopolitical turmoil. The bank successfully completed the first phase of its business combination with BPSO, achieving an acceptance rate above 80%, which will accelerate its strategic plan. Loan volumes were positively impacted by significant new loan origination of EUR6 billion, a 22.3% increase year-on-year. The bank maintained a strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 16.2%, supported by organic capital generation of approximately 200 basis points. Asset quality remains robust with a cost of risk at 31 basis points, one of the best levels in the Italian banking industry. Negative Points Despite strong results, the bank remains cautious with a conservative CET1 ratio guidance of above 15.5% by year-end, considering potential capital utilization for loan growth and integration processes. The bank faces challenges from declining interest rates, which could impact net interest income (NII) in the future. There is uncertainty regarding the full integration timeline of BPSO, with completion expected by the first half of 2026. The bank anticipates a seasonal increase in costs in Q4 2025, which could affect the cost-to-income ratio. The geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties could pose risks to the bank's asset quality and provisioning strategies. Q & A Highlights Q: Why has BPER set the CET1 guidance above 15.5% when it is currently at 16.2%? Are there trends that could lead to more capital utilization, considering expected loan growth? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: We maintain a prudent approach, ending the first half at 16.2% and guiding conservatively at 15.5% for year-end. This is due to continued loan growth and the integration of BPSO. We prefer to be conservative and will see how things progress by year-end. Q: Can you update us on the actions taken to maintain NII resilience despite decreasing rates, and what should we expect for NII in 2026? A: Simone Marcucci, CFO: The improvement in NII is driven by loan growth, which will continue but at a smoother pace. We expect NII for the next quarter to be at the same level or slightly decreasing. For 2026, we confirm our plan but cannot provide additional details at this moment. Q: What is the expected capital consumption from the Sondrio transaction, and what is driving loan growth in Italy? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: We expect the CET1 ratio for the combined entity to be around 15% by year-end. Loan growth is driven by demand across all sectors, including residential mortgages, consumer credit, and corporate loans, with a focus on high-quality customers. Q: Regarding the integration of Sondrio, what are the moving parts in your assumption of a 15% CET1 ratio by year-end? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: We assume 81% ownership of Sondrio and have considered half of the PPA indicated by Sondrio. We are starting the process to assess the new PPA and have not taken any effects from PPA conservatively. Q: Can you elaborate on the potential synergies with Popolare Sondrio, particularly in FX trading on behalf of clients? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: We confirm our synergies at EUR290 million, with EUR100 million from revenue synergies and EUR190 million from cost synergies. Sondrio's strength in FX trading will be integrated into BPER, potentially improving this revenue line. Q: What is the timeline for the integration of Sondrio, and are there any legal risks in merging with 80% ownership? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: The integration, including IT systems, is expected by April 2026. We believe the merger process is clear and transparent, with necessary fairness opinions and regulatory approvals in place, minimizing legal risks. Q: Could you provide guidance on NII for 2026 and the strategy for BPER's government bond portfolio? A: Simone Marcucci, CFO: We confirm our plan for NII in 2026, with potential for improvement. The bond portfolio strategy involves maintaining current levels, with recent purchases focused on Italian government bonds due to attractive spreads. Q: With strong stress test results and the merger with Sondrio, could there be an extraordinary dividend or increased payout? A: Gianni Franco Papa, CEO: We prefer a conservative stance, focusing on the integration of BPSO. While an extraordinary dividend is not foreseen, we may consider increasing the payout ratio from 75% if organic capital generation remains strong. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. 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Times of Oman
23-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Be one of the 1000 Winners this Summer with Bank Muscat Credit Cards
MUSCAT: In line with its pioneering role in providing exceptional offers during summer, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, announced an exclusive offer for credit cardholders. During the offer period, customers will get the chance to enter a draw to win 50% cashback when they spend a minimum of RO 50 using their Bank Muscat Credit Cards internationally on POS (Point of Sale) machines. There will be 1000 winners by the end of the campaign. The offer continues until August 31st, 2025. Bank Muscat launched this exclusive proposition to offer customers a memorable travel experience with summer credit cards offerings. The Bank is keen to continuously develop its services and products to enhance customer experience. For those looking to participate in the offer, Bank Muscat offers a variety of credit cards carefully curated to fit the needs of its customers offering a plethora of benefits that assist cardholders on their journey from booking to arrivals and during their holiday. Benefits include free travel insurance, rewards on spends and discounted offers across a wide range of categories including, lifestyle, health and beauty, entertainment, travel and hotel stays, as well as up to 15% cashback on international brands when registering their Visa credit cards through (Valid until 31 December 2025). Bank Muscat Private Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card offers various rewards and benefits, including complimentary chauffeur service to and from Muscat International Airport and Salalah International Airport, airport lounge access at over 1000 lounges globally, free full multi-trip travel insurance, and 24-hour Visa Premium concierge service. The Asalah Visa Signature Credit Card facilitates 12 complimentary visits to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide. The credit card also offers 1% cashback on purchases, free multi-trip travel insurance, complimentary chauffeur service and global concierge services. For Al Jawhar Visa Platinum Credit Cardholders, they can enjoy 1% cashback on local and international spends, complimentary travel insurance, access to premium lounges around the world in addition to lounges at Muscat and Salalah airports. As for Bank Muscat Visa Gold Credit Card can make the most of free travel insurance, and exclusive offers on hotels, shopping, car rentals and more! The Bank Muscat Oman Air Visa Platinum Credit Card helps customers make the most of their travels with the exclusive reward of earning 2 Sindbad Miles for every RO 1 spent with the card, as well as welcome bonus Sindbad miles with the first usage of the card. The credit card also facilitates complimentary visits to airport lounges worldwide as well as complimentary chauffer service to and from Muscat and Salalah Airports. Similarly, the LuLu Bank Muscat Titanium Mastercard Credit Card offers its own unique range of benefits that enhance cardholders' everyday life, including the exclusive ability to earn 2% LuLu reward points every time the card is used at LuLu Hypermarket in Oman and the ability to earn 0.5% reward points when shopping with the card at other local and international merchants. Cardholders can also enjoy travel related benefits including free travel insurance and lounge access with the Mastercard Flight Delay benefit.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nordea Bank Abp (NRDBY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong ROE and Asset Growth Amidst ...
Return on Equity: 16.2%. Earnings Per Share: EUR0.35. Mortgage Lending Growth: 6% increase. Retail Deposits Growth: 8% increase. Corporate Lending and Deposits Growth: 5% increase year-on-year. Assets Under Management: 9% increase to EUR437 billion. Net Interest Income: Decreased by 6% year-on-year and 2% quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit: EUR1.6 billion, stable quarter-on-quarter. Cost Increase: 3% excluding foreign exchange effects. Cost-to-Income Ratio: 46.1%. Net Loan Losses: Net reversal of EUR21 million. CET1 Ratio: 15.6%, 1.9 percentage points above regulatory requirement. Net Flows in Private Banking: EUR2 billion. Gross Written Premiums: EUR3 billion. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with NRDBY. Release Date: July 17, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Nordea Bank Abp (NRDBY) delivered a strong return on equity of 16.2% for Q2 2025, highlighting its structural improved profitability. Mortgage lending increased by 6% and retail deposits were up 8%, driven by strong performance in Norway and Sweden. Assets under management grew by 9% to EUR437 billion, demonstrating resilience in turbulent markets. The bank maintained a strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 15.6%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the regulatory requirement. Nordea Bank Abp (NRDBY) continued significant investments in technology, digital capabilities, data and AI, and cybersecurity to support future growth and resilience. Negative Points Net interest income decreased by 6% year-on-year due to the declining interest rate environment. Operating profit was slightly down at EUR1.6 billion compared to EUR1.7 billion a year ago. Cost increased by 3% excluding foreign exchange effects, driven by strategic investments including the Norwegian acquisition. Net fee and commission income was stable year-on-year but impacted by financial market turmoil. The equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activities remained challenging with volatility and uncertainty postponing transactions. Q & A Highlights Q: You maintain your guidance of more than 15% ROE for the year and your cost guidance. Given the current rate environment, how do you see the outlook for the various P&L items for the remainder of the year? A: Ian Smith, CFO, explained that despite market volatility and lower activity levels, especially in equity and corporate finance, Nordea finished the first half strongly. The expectation is for a quieter Q3 due to usual seasonality and cautious customer behavior, but momentum is expected to build into Q4. Net interest income (NII) is expected to be lower but resilient, with some pressure on lending margins due to competition. Fee income is expected to slow in Q3, and net fair value is anticipated to be smaller in the second half. Cost guidance remains at 2% to 2.5% growth for the full year. Q: You reduced your management judgment buffer by EUR60 million. Can we expect further reductions in H2? Also, how close can you realistically get to your 1.5% management buffer target? A: Ian Smith confirmed that Nordea expects to either use or release the management judgment buffer, with releases likely due to strong credit quality. On capital, Nordea maintains a substantial excess over the regulatory requirement and the 1.5% management buffer, providing flexibility for buybacks and capital distribution. Q: Regarding NII sensitivity to interest rate changes, how significant would the impact be if rates fall further in the Nordic countries? A: Ian Smith noted that Nordea's sensitivity range accounts for rate path uncertainties. While there is an expectation of a rate cut in Norway, the sensitivity remains towards the upper end of the range. In Norway, NII compression is due to internal factors rather than rate cuts, and in Denmark, competitive pressures are affecting margins. Q: Could you provide an update on the Norwegian business after the integration of the acquisition from Danske? A: Frank Vang-Jensen, CEO, stated that the integration is progressing well, with positive customer engagement and cross-selling opportunities. The business case is aligned with or slightly better than planned, with strong ancillary and cross-sell metrics in Norway compared to Sweden. Q: What are the main themes for the upcoming Capital Markets Day? A: Frank Vang-Jensen mentioned that the focus will be on building on Nordea's strong foundation, growing income above market rates, leveraging Nordic scale, and maintaining market-leading returns and superior EPS growth. The aim is to demonstrate how Nordea will achieve these goals. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
