Smartkarma AI Primers, Smartkarma

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Smartkarma AI Primers

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/king-s-town-bank">King's Town Bank</a> has demonstrated a strong focus on profitability and shareholder returns, distinguishing itself in a competitive market by concentrating on higher-margin SME lending rather than pursuing scale.</li>
  <li>The bank maintains a robust capital position and sound asset quality, with a high loan coverage ratio and a low non-performing loan ratio, providing a solid buffer against potential credit losses.</li>
  <li>A key risk factor is the bank's higher-than-average exposure to market risk due to its significant investments in foreign bonds and equities, which can lead to volatility in earnings and capital.</li>
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King's Town Bank has demonstrated a strong focus on profitability and shareholder returns, distinguishing itself in a competitive market by concentrating on higher-margin SME lending rather than pursuing scale.
  The bank maintains a robust capital position and sound asset quality, with a high loan coverage ratio and a low non-performing loan ratio, providing a solid buffer against potential credit losses.
  A key risk factor is the bank's higher-than-average exposure to market risk due to its significant investments in foreign bonds and equities, which can lead to volatility in earnings and capital.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: King's Town Bank (2809 TT) - Aug 2026

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>Many of Taiwan's banks saw loans rise by 30-46% over the past three years</li>
<li>Well known large names, Fubon, Taishin, Chinatrust are all in this group</li>
<li>With rising rates and higher prices, there is increased credit risk</li>
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Many of Taiwan's banks saw loans rise by 30-46% over the past three years
Well known large names, Fubon, Taishin, Chinatrust are all in this group
With rising rates and higher prices, there is increased credit risk


Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co Ltd. / Index Rebalance

Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co Ltd. (2880 TT)

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<li>The index changes for the T50/100 index family and the TDIV index were confirmed after market close on Friday 5th September 2025.</li>
<li>There will be two ADD/DEL for T50, five separate ADDs/DELs for T100, and no changes for TDIV.</li>
<li>All of these are exactly in line with our final expectations.</li>
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The index changes for the T50/100 index family and the TDIV index were confirmed after market close on Friday 5th September 2025.
There will be two ADD/DEL for T50, five separate ADDs/DELs for T100, and no changes for TDIV.
All of these are exactly in line with our final expectations.


Quiddity T50/100/DIV Sep25 Results: 100% Hit Rate; M&A DEL King's Town to Trigger Intra-Review Flows

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD1,126.4bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD16,805mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Jinan Acetate Chemical, TSMC, Elite Material, Evergreen Marine, UMC, China Development Financial, Cathay Financial, Asustek Computer, Quanta Computer, Uni-President Enterprises.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD1,126.4bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD16,805mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Jinan Acetate Chemical, TSMC, Elite Material, Evergreen Marine, UMC, China Development Financial, Cathay Financial, Asustek Computer, Quanta Computer, Uni-President Enterprises.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): Jinan Acetate Chemical, TSMC, Elite Material

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial, TSMC, Asustek Computer, Wistron, Asia Vital Components.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial, TSMC, Asustek Computer, Wistron, Asia Vital Components.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 20th): Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial, TSMC, Asustek Computer

Taiwan

King's Town Bank accepts deposits and offers various kinds of loans. The Bank provides notes and bills discounting, collecting, guarantee, remittance, securities brokerage and financing, letter of credit, foreign exchange, and traveler checks services.

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King's Town Bank (2809 TT)

Primer: King's Town Bank (2809 TT) - Aug 2026

King's Town Bank has demonstrated a strong focus on profitability and shareholder returns, distinguishing itself in a competitive market by...

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Taiwan - Fastest Growers at 46%

The fastest growing banks in Taiwan, have seen loans up 30-46% over the past 3 years. There is huge seasoning risk with rising rates and high...

Daniel Tabbush

Quiddity T50/100/DIV Sep25 Results: 100% Hit Rate; M&A DEL King's Town to Trigger Intra-Review Flows

We expect US$866mn one-way flows for the TDIV index. There are few high-impact names with more than 3x ADV to trade. Some of the high-impact names...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): Jinan Acetate Chemical, TSMC, Elite Material

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Jinan Acetate Chemical (4763 TT), TSMC (2330...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 20th): Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial, TSMC, Asustek Computer

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial, TSMC, Asustek...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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