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South China Morning Post
17-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How record-breaking broadcasting rights for major sports leagues are opening new investment avenues
Recently, major sports leagues across the world have begun lucrative, record-breaking broadcasting deals. The English Premier League's current cycle for domestic TV rights came in at £6.7 billion (HK$67.31 billion). The National Basketball Association (NBA) last year inked deals totalling US$76 billion – more than three times the previous package at US$24 billion – for the next 11 years. Advertisement The fact that broadcasters are paying top dollar shows how in demand sports content continues to be, and is a reflection of rising valuations across the board for sports teams and leagues. Standard Chartered Bank's global head of wealth solutions, deposits and mortgages, and chief client officer Samir Subberwal links the two: 'One of the reasons the National Football League has been growing at a tremendous pace – 16-17 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past 10 years – is the growth of media contract value,' he noted. The National Football League (NFL) signed its current media deals totalling US$110 billion across five contracts running from 2022 to 2033. The English Premier League's current cycle for domestic TV rights came in at £6.7 billion (HK$67.31 billion). Photo: Reuters 'NFL franchises benefit from a highly predictable revenue model, with most revenue streams [being] contractual, recurring or reoccurring in nature, underpinned by strong demand for NFL content,' Subberwal continued. 'Ticket sales, merchandise and local sponsors are also crucial to the revenue of sports franchises, [but] having said that, media contract revenue is much more significant and more sticky compared to other revenue sources.' Major League Baseball leads US sport in terms of revenue growth, with a combined US$7.66 billion in sponsorship revenue for 2024, while the 2025 NFL Super Bowl – which included a performance by rapper Kendrick Lamar – closed over US$800 million in ad revenue for that evening alone. '[This is] a golden opportunity for private wealth today, as clients could not access these [franchises] in the past,' noted Raymond Ang, Standard Chartered Bank's global head for private bank and affluent clients, and head of wealth and retail banking for Greater China and North Asia. 'As team valuations continue to rise, fewer individuals have enough wealth to purchase a team. The NFL's recent amendment of certain rules to keep sales processes competitive opens up the opportunity for [investor access].' Most notably, the NFL began allowing private equity involvement in August 2024. Advertisement According to Subberwal, banks like Standard Chartered prefer managers taking a more diversified approach by investing across the capital structure in both debt and equity, including senior and junior debt, preferred equity and even minority equity stakes in these sports teams.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Standard Chartered unveils AI powered FX insights for investors
Standard Chartered has launched an industry-first AI-powered video column, the 'Standard Chartered Wealth Management FX Intelligent Expert,' to provide clients with real-time foreign exchange (FX) market insights. Developed in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the tool has marked a major step in the bank's digital-first approach to wealth management. Building on insights from Standard Chartered's Daily Market Navigator, this AI-driven solution summarises FX market trends, translates key takeaways when needed, and converts them into a one-minute video with voiceover and visuals. The service, which debuted in Mainland China in December 2024, will soon expand to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Foreign exchange investments are vital for portfolio diversification, but the fast-changing market can be difficult to follow. Standard Chartered's solution aims to bridge this gap by offering timely, interactive, and easily digestible updates to help investors seize market opportunities. Moreover, the AI-powered tool enhances client advisory services by increasing accessibility and engagement while improving efficiency in delivering market insights. Standard Chartered's adoption of artificial intelligence in wealth management underscores its commitment to digital innovation and strengthening its position as an innovator in FX solutions. Samir Subberwal, global head, wealth solutions, deposits and mortgages, and chief client officer at Standard Chartered, stated: 'We are delighted to collaborate with LSEG to bring this pioneering AI-powered FX video insight service to our clients in our key markets. By transforming our Global Chief Investment Office's expert views into easily digestible, high-quality videos, we offer our clients access to timely market insights wherever they are, reinforcing our commitment to technological innovation and personalised wealth solutions that meet evolving needs.' Sneha Manohar, head of strategic accounts, APAC, LSEG, added: 'We are proud to work with Standard Chartered on this innovative use of artificial intelligence in the banking industry. Our technological solutions help refine complex FX market data into accessible video content, empowering investors to make well-informed decisions in an increasingly dynamic environment. This partnership signals an exciting shift in how financial institutions can engage with clients around the globe.' By leveraging AI for FX insights, Standard Chartered continues to enhance its client experience, providing modern tools to navigate the evolving financial landscape with greater confidence. "Standard Chartered unveils AI powered FX insights for investors" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
