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)

Banks can earn losses. Multiple banks can report losses. India is a glowing example of this, where more than half of the banks with new data, have reported a loss. There are 43 banks in our sample, including unlisted banks, where more than half have released their year-end data for March 2016.<div class="content-highlight">The average decline in profit for the worst offenders is over 300%.</div>It is illustrative to consider what is transpiring in India for those looking at other markets too, notably China. It shows all too well…

Banks can earn losses. Multiple banks can report losses. India is a glowing example of this, where more than half of the banks with new data, have reported a loss. There are 43 banks in our sample, including unlisted banks, where more than half have released their year-end data for March 2016.The average decline in profit for the worst offenders is over 300%.It is illustrative to consider what is transpiring in India for those looking at other markets too, notably China. It shows all too well…

Co-founder & Managing Director, Marketnomix 

Rajan Govil

Co-founder & Managing Director

Marketnomix 

Macroeconomics

Exports and imports declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 23.1% y-o-y in April 2016 compared to a fall of 5.5% y-o-y and 21.6% y-o-y in March 2016 respectively. This marks the 17th straight month of decline for both the sectors.The sharp drop in imports in April resulted in a further narrowing of trade deficit to USD 4.8 billion from USD 5 billion in March 2016. On a 3 month moving average (3mma) basis ending April 2016, exports declined 6% while imports fell by a sharper 17.3% compared to a decline of…

Exports and imports declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 23.1% y-o-y in April 2016 compared to a fall of 5.5% y-o-y and 21.6% y-o-y in March 2016 respectively. This marks the 17th straight month of decline for both the sectors.The sharp drop in imports in April resulted in a further narrowing of trade deficit to USD 4.8 billion from USD 5 billion in March 2016. On a 3 month moving average (3mma) basis ending April 2016, exports declined 6% while imports fell by a sharper 17.3% compared to a decline of…

India: Trade Data Indicate Further Weakenss in Economy

<ul><li>Growth outlook remains tilted to the downside.</li><li>Vulnerability to fiscal shortfalls and external financing is rising.</li><li>Policy rates are likely to remain under downward pressure as also the overvalued rupee</li></ul>

Growth outlook remains tilted to the downside.Vulnerability to fiscal shortfalls and external financing is rising.Policy rates are likely to remain under downward pressure as also the overvalued rupee

<ul><li>In China bad loan coverage ratios are falling fast, and there is talk that regulators will even lower minimum requirements. No good can come of this.</li><li>OCBC’s recent disclosure is interesting in two respects, where we believe there has been little focus.</li><li>While headline profit growth at HDFC Bank may be wonderful, we are doubtful that the market is aware underlying bad loan growth.</li></ul>

In China bad loan coverage ratios are falling fast, and there is talk that regulators will even lower minimum requirements. No good can come of this.OCBC’s recent disclosure is interesting in two respects, where we believe there has been little focus.While headline profit growth at HDFC Bank may be wonderful, we are doubtful that the market is aware underlying bad loan growth. 

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and five sectors.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and five sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026)

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Bank of Baroda owns and operates commercial banks in India.  The Group's banks provide the traditional forms of banking services, including CD's, Credit Card services and a variety of car loans, in addition to gold banking and a range of insurance services.  The Group also owns IBU International Finance Limited, an international banking company in Hong Kong.

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India - A Lesson on Banking in Distress

Banks can earn losses. Multiple banks can report losses. India is a glowing example of this, where more than half of the banks with new data, have...

Daniel Tabbush

India: Trade Data Indicate Further Weakenss in Economy

Exports and imports declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 23.1% y-o-y in April 2016 compared to a fall of 5.5% y-o-y and 21.6% y-o-y in March 2016...

Rajan Govil

Marketnomix Country Insights - INDIA

Growth outlook remains tilted to the downside. Vulnerability to fiscal shortfalls and external financing is rising. Policy rates are likely to...

Rajan Govil

Asian Banks – Ruminations

In China bad loan coverage ratios are falling fast, and there is talk that regulators will even lower minimum requirements. No good can come of...

Daniel Tabbush

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026)

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

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India - A Lesson on Banking in Distress

Banks can earn losses. Multiple banks can report losses. India is a glowing example of this, where more than half of the banks with new data, have...

Daniel Tabbush

India: Trade Data Indicate Further Weakenss in Economy

Exports and imports declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 23.1% y-o-y in April 2016 compared to a fall of 5.5% y-o-y and 21.6% y-o-y in March 2016...

Rajan Govil

Marketnomix Country Insights - INDIA

Growth outlook remains tilted to the downside. Vulnerability to fiscal shortfalls and external financing is rising. Policy rates are likely to...

Rajan Govil

Asian Banks – Ruminations

In China bad loan coverage ratios are falling fast, and there is talk that regulators will even lower minimum requirements. No good can come of...

Daniel Tabbush

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Apr 2026)

​Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...