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

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<li>We stick with RHB Bank only as our buy in Malaysian banks, for its fundamental value credentials</li>
<li>We downgrade two banks to neutral from buy ratings; we believe that there is limited share re-rating potential at CIMB and PB Bank going forward</li>
<li>We upgrade Maybank to a neutral from a sell rating, largely based on valuation; the extent of its de-rating can be seen in this report’s PBV and PE charts</li>
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We stick with RHB Bank only as our buy in Malaysian banks, for its fundamental value credentials
We downgrade two banks to neutral from buy ratings; we believe that there is limited share re-rating potential at CIMB and PB Bank going forward
We upgrade Maybank to a neutral from a sell rating, largely based on valuation; the extent of its de-rating can be seen in this report’s PBV and PE charts


Malaysian Banks; Narrowing Down Our Buy to Only RHB Bank, Lifting Sell on Maybank

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Crea8

Crea8 blends AI-driven precision, big data scalability, and rigorous quantitative frameworks with seasoned human insight. By extracting actionable intelligence from vast global datasets, we eliminate emotional bias and deliver optimal risk-adjusted returns. Our hybrid approach uncovers hidden market efficiencies and ensures your capital is dynamically positioned across markets.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>The strategy seeks to invest in large and liquid companies in Malaysia.</li><li>These stocks have more analyst coverage and can be traded easier with lower price impact.</li><li>By adopting a portfolio of stocks instead of individual stocks, the strategy is diversified across industries; and optimised with respect to their expected risks and returns.</li></ul>

The strategy seeks to invest in large and liquid companies in Malaysia.These stocks have more analyst coverage and can be traded easier with lower price impact.By adopting a portfolio of stocks instead of individual stocks, the strategy is diversified across industries; and optimised with respect to their expected risks and returns.

Malaysia Large Cap Portfolio (14-Sep-2026)

<ul><li>The strategy seeks to invest in large and liquid companies in Malaysia.</li><li>These stocks have more analyst coverage and can be traded easier with lower price impact.</li><li>By adopting a portfolio of stocks instead of individual stocks, the strategy is diversified across industries; and optimised with respect to their expected risks and returns.</li></ul>

Malaysia Large Cap Portfolio (18-Aug-2026)

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 short interest of Bursa stocks as of Oct 9th. The aggregated short interest is USD1,390m.</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 CIMB, Press Metal, Gamuda, AMMB, Pentamaster.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Oct 9th. The aggregated short interest is USD1,390m.
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 CIMB, Press Metal, Gamuda, AMMB, Pentamaster.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 9th): CIMB, Press Metal, Gamuda, AMMB, Pentamaster

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD1,438m.</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 Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Inari Amertron, Frontken.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest is USD1,438m.
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 Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Inari Amertron, Frontken.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Frontken

Malaysia

RHB Bank BHD provides banking services. The Company offers commercial and consumer banking, corporate and investment banking, and international banking services. RHB also provides savings accounts, foreign currency accounts, home and travel insurance, and investment planning.

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RHB Bank Bhd (RHBBANK MK)

Malaysian Banks; Narrowing Down Our Buy to Only RHB Bank, Lifting Sell on Maybank

We stick with RHB Bank only as our buy in Malaysian banks, for its value attributes; we downgrade CIMB and PB Bank to neutral from buy ratings, and...

Victor Galliano

Malaysia Large Cap Portfolio (14-Sep-2026)

The strategy seeks to invest in large and liquid companies in Malaysia. These stocks have more analyst coverage and can be traded easier with...

Crea8

Malaysia Large Cap Portfolio (18-Aug-2026)

The strategy seeks to invest in large and liquid companies in Malaysia. These stocks have more analyst coverage and can be traded easier with...

Crea8

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 9th): CIMB, Press Metal, Gamuda, AMMB, Pentamaster

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in CIMB, Press Metal, Gamuda, AMMB,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power International, IJM, Frontken

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Nestle (Malaysia), YTL Power...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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