Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>HKMA data shows the loss loan ratio in HK is up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25. These are the worst of the worst bad loans </li>
<li>Substandard loan ratio in HK is up 4.7x over the same period, and this bucket can gradually migrate to worse buckets, requiring more credit costs</li>
<li>Overdue loan ratio and rescheduled loan ratio in HK is up 5.4x over this period, and these are not technically NPLs</li>
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HKMA data shows the loss loan ratio in HK is up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25. These are the worst of the worst bad loans 
Substandard loan ratio in HK is up 4.7x over the same period, and this bucket can gradually migrate to worse buckets, requiring more credit costs
Overdue loan ratio and rescheduled loan ratio in HK is up 5.4x over this period, and these are not technically NPLs


HSBC - Loss Loans up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25 in HKMA Industry Data. Hang Seng Bank Buyout, Now?

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

<ul><li>SAC Capital gives Reclaims Global a 'buy' rating with a target of 49.7 cents.</li><li>JP Morgan raises DBS TP to $70; upgrades OCBC, SGX to 'overweight', UOB to 'neutral'.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian rates Soon Hock Enterprise as 'buy' with a target price of 68 cents.</li></ul>

SAC Capital gives Reclaims Global a 'buy' rating with a target of 49.7 cents.JP Morgan raises DBS TP to $70; upgrades OCBC, SGX to 'overweight', UOB to 'neutral'.UOB Kay Hian rates Soon Hock Enterprise as 'buy' with a target price of 68 cents.

Singapore Market Roundup (28-Nov-2025): SAC Capital rates Reclaims Global 'buy' at 49.7 cents.

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<li>RHB's Natarajan maintains IREIT Global's target price at 35 cents. uSmart places 'hold' on Kimly amid stagnant income growth.</li>
<li>uSMART starts 'buy' on Starhill Global REIT, target price at 67 cents. CGS International maintains 'add' on Sanli Environmental, lowers target price post-placement.</li>
<li>Analysts remain positive on CSE Global after 3QFY2025 update and potential DC wins.</li>
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RHB's Natarajan maintains IREIT Global's target price at 35 cents. uSmart places 'hold' on Kimly amid stagnant income growth.
uSMART starts 'buy' on Starhill Global REIT, target price at 67 cents. CGS International maintains 'add' on Sanli Environmental, lowers target price post-placement.
Analysts remain positive on CSE Global after 3QFY2025 update and potential DC wins.


Singapore Market Roundup (25-Nov-2025): RHB's Natarajan keeps IREIT Global's target price at 35c.

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<li>China Sunsine's dividend policy prompts re-rating; UOBKH raises TP to 95 cents.                     </li>
<li>Challenges of a CLI-Mapletree meeting                            </li>
<li>DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.</li>
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China Sunsine's dividend policy prompts re-rating; UOBKH raises TP to 95 cents.                     
Challenges of a CLI-Mapletree meeting                            
DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.


Singapore Market Roundup (21-Nov-2025): UOBKH raises China Sunsine's TP to 95 cents after

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<li>DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.                        </li>
<li>HSBC identifies CDL as a 'turnaround' story by 2026.</li>
<li>CDL's 3QFY2025 update boosts target price by 73%, RHB upgrades rating.</li>
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DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.                        
HSBC identifies CDL as a 'turnaround' story by 2026.
CDL's 3QFY2025 update boosts target price by 73%, RHB upgrades rating.


Singapore Market Roundup (20-Nov-2025): DBS is RHB's top choice among Singapore banks.

Singapore

OCBC Bank is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including consumer, corporate, investment, and private banking, alongside insurance, asset management, and stockbroking. The company is headquartered in Singapore and was founded on October 31, 1932.

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HSBC - Loss Loans up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25 in HKMA Industry Data. Hang Seng Bank Buyout, Now?

HSBC interview with Bloomberg shows another set of cost-cutting efforts. For anybody following this bank for ~20 years, a pattern is clear. It's...

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Singapore Market Roundup (28-Nov-2025): SAC Capital rates Reclaims Global 'buy' at 49.7 cents.

SAC Capital rates Reclaims Global as 'buy' at 49.7 cents. JP Morgan raises DBS to $70; upgrades OCBC, SGX to 'overweight', UOB to 'neutral'. UOB...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (25-Nov-2025): RHB's Natarajan keeps IREIT Global's target price at 35c.

RHB keeps IREIT Global's target price at 35 cents; uSMART holds Kimly due to stagnant growth and starts 'buy' on Starhill Global REIT with a target...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (21-Nov-2025): UOBKH raises China Sunsine's TP to 95 cents after

China Sunsine's dividend policy leads to a re-rating; UOBKH raises target price to 95 cents. DBS is RHB's top pick among Singapore banks.

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (20-Nov-2025): DBS is RHB's top choice among Singapore banks.

DBS is RHB's top pick in Singapore; HSBC sees CDL as a 'turnaround' by 2026, with a 73% target price increase and upgraded rating after 3QFY2025...

Singapore Market Roundup

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