Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Rakuten Bank priced its IPO low and then immediately bounced. Earnings came in as forecast, and the forecast next year did too. Highish PBR, high ROE, not-so-high-PER on low ROA.</li>
<li>The stock fell on 16 May after Rakuten Bank announced its capital raising. That was probably a knee-jerk reaction, and had no reason. </li>
<li>Next week sees the TOPIX inclusion. And the Real World Float has gotten smaller since the offering. And some of those people aren't going to sell near-term.</li>
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Rakuten Bank priced its IPO low and then immediately bounced. Earnings came in as forecast, and the forecast next year did too. Highish PBR, high ROE, not-so-high-PER on low ROA.
The stock fell on 16 May after Rakuten Bank announced its capital raising. That was probably a knee-jerk reaction, and had no reason. 
Next week sees the TOPIX inclusion. And the Real World Float has gotten smaller since the offering. And some of those people aren't going to sell near-term.


Rakuten Bank - Big TOPIX Inclusion Next Week

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

SBI Shinsei Bank / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>, a Japanese financial institution, has set an IPO price range of JPY1,440 to JPY1,450 per share compared to the reference price of JPY1,440.</li>
<li>I discussed the relisting in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sbi-shinsei-bank-8303-jp-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:211376" rel="noopener">SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sbi-shinsei-bank-8303-jp-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:211514" rel="noopener">SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>The relisting has attracted solid interest from several investors. The peers have modestly re-rated, and the IPO price range is attractive.</li>
</ul>



SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP), a Japanese financial institution, has set an IPO price range of JPY1,440 to JPY1,450 per share compared to the reference price of JPY1,440.
I discussed the relisting in SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: The Investment Case and SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Valuation Insights. 
The relisting has attracted solid interest from several investors. The peers have modestly re-rated, and the IPO price range is attractive.


SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Price Range Is Attractive

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist, Cameron Design

Jay Cameron

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist

Cameron Design

We specialize in financial products and volatility. Our strategies balance speed, data, and risk control to capture opportunities across global markets. Our research leverages AI and data analytics to continuously refine our algorithms and adapt to evolving market dynamics.

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Japanese banks are entering a new, structurally sound phase driven by the BoJ's policy pivot, which is fundamentally elevating Net Interest Income and profitability.</li>
<li>Capital efficiency and mandatory corporate governance reforms are set to significantly close the P/B gap against global peers.</li>
<li>TOPIX Bank Index could be poised for continued outperformance over the broader market, making it an essential, high-conviction portfolio exposure as 8303 Shinsei returns to the index.</li>
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Japanese banks are entering a new, structurally sound phase driven by the BoJ's policy pivot, which is fundamentally elevating Net Interest Income and profitability.
Capital efficiency and mandatory corporate governance reforms are set to significantly close the P/B gap against global peers.
TOPIX Bank Index could be poised for continued outperformance over the broader market, making it an essential, high-conviction portfolio exposure as 8303 Shinsei returns to the index.


Japanese Banks: TPNBNK Structural Sector Buy-Case, Preparing for Shinsei (8303) January Passive Flow

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>, a Japanese financial institution, is looking to relist by raising about US$2 billion. The primary/secondary split is 40%/60%.</li>
<li>I discussed the investment thesis in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sbi-shinsei-bank-8303-jp-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:211376" rel="noopener">SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, I discuss valuation. My analysis suggests that SBI Shinsei is fairly valued at the IPO price of JPY1,440 per share. </li>
</ul>



SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP), a Japanese financial institution, is looking to relist by raising about US$2 billion. The primary/secondary split is 40%/60%.
I discussed the investment thesis in SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: The Investment Case. 
In this note, I discuss valuation. My analysis suggests that SBI Shinsei is fairly valued at the IPO price of JPY1,440 per share. 


SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Valuation Insights

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

Shizuoka Financial Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Shizuoka’s has healthy gearing to rising interest rates and its ratio of equity holdings value to market cap is attractive; yet we feel that it is time to take profits</li>
<li>Shizuoka’s valuations are no longer compelling, with PE multiples and PEG ratios at the less attractive end relative to peers; it also has the highest LDR of the peer group</li>
<li>In addition, Shizuoka has relatively high unrealized losses on its JGB portfolio and these have grow QoQ to September-end 2025</li>
</ul>


Shizuoka’s has healthy gearing to rising interest rates and its ratio of equity holdings value to market cap is attractive; yet we feel that it is time to take profits
Shizuoka’s valuations are no longer compelling, with PE multiples and PEG ratios at the less attractive end relative to peers; it also has the highest LDR of the peer group
In addition, Shizuoka has relatively high unrealized losses on its JGB portfolio and these have grow QoQ to September-end 2025


Shizuoka Financial (5831 JP) – Sound 2QFY25 Results, but We Recommend Taking Profits

Japan

Resona Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services, including banking, trust operations, and credit card services. Resona Holdings also offers consulting services related to personal loans, asset management, and asset succession.

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Rakuten Bank - Big TOPIX Inclusion Next Week

Rakuten Bank IPOed too low. Then it reported earnings and growth. The stock is a bit higher PER than large cap peers, and a lot higher PBR, but it...

Travis Lundy

SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Price Range Is Attractive

The relisting has attracted solid interest from several investors. The peers have modestly re-rated, and the IPO price range is attractive.

Arun George

Japanese Banks: TPNBNK Structural Sector Buy-Case, Preparing for Shinsei (8303) January Passive Flow

Japanese banks are experiencing improved profitability due to the BoJ's policy changes, also evidenced by 8303 Shinsei re-listing, leading to...

Jay Cameron

SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Valuation Insights

SBI Shinsei is seeking to raise about US$2 billion. My analysis suggests that SBI Shinsei is fairly valued at the IPO price of JPY1,440 per share.

Arun George

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Rakuten Bank - Big TOPIX Inclusion Next Week

Rakuten Bank IPOed too low. Then it reported earnings and growth. The stock is a bit higher PER than large cap peers, and a lot higher PBR, but it...

Travis Lundy

SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Price Range Is Attractive

The relisting has attracted solid interest from several investors. The peers have modestly re-rated, and the IPO price range is attractive.

Arun George

Japanese Banks: TPNBNK Structural Sector Buy-Case, Preparing for Shinsei (8303) January Passive Flow

​Japanese banks are experiencing improved profitability due to the BoJ's policy changes, also evidenced by 8303 Shinsei re-listing, leading to...

Jay Cameron

SBI Shinsei Bank (8303 JP) IPO: Valuation Insights

SBI Shinsei is seeking to raise about US$2 billion. My analysis suggests that SBI Shinsei is fairly valued at the IPO price of JPY1,440 per share.

Arun George

Shizuoka Financial (5831 JP) – Sound 2QFY25 Results, but We Recommend Taking Profits

​Shizuoka's healthy gearing and high value of equity holdings are overshadowed by less compelling valuations, high LDR, and growing unrealized...

Victor Galliano

Japanese banks are experiencing improved profitability due to the BoJ's policy changes, also evidenced by 8303 Shinsei re-listing, leading to...

Shizuoka's healthy gearing and high value of equity holdings are overshadowed by less compelling valuations, high LDR, and growing unrealized...