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.

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We doubt there are many people who believe that China’s banks have especially safe corporate exposure. Few believe the low 1.8% NPL ratio that China’s banks report. So when NPLs and credit costs ratchet higher, it will hurt, but will not be totally unexpected. Singapore is the opposite extreme, and this is what is of real interest: where there is a giant gap between perception and reality. We turn to Google as a proxy on what the world believes.We note the number of results for the search “China…

We doubt there are many people who believe that China’s banks have especially safe corporate exposure. Few believe the low 1.8% NPL ratio that China’s banks report. So when NPLs and credit costs ratchet higher, it will hurt, but will not be totally unexpected. Singapore is the opposite extreme, and this is what is of real interest: where there is a giant gap between perception and reality. We turn to Google as a proxy on what the world believes.We note the number of results for the search “China…

Singapore Banks: A Far Greater Perception-Reality Gap Compared with China Banks

We are numb to the concept of there being just three major banks in Singapore. And while this may to true, there are in fact at least 48 banks with some financial statement data available. A look here, at the uncovered, unknown, hidden banks, may offer insights as to how high NPLs can go. It puts a whole new perspective on the 1-2% figures we see for mainstream banks.DNB Asia tops the charts in Developed Asia for the highest NPL ratio of any bank. For its most recent data at 2015, its NPL ratio…

We are numb to the concept of there being just three major banks in Singapore. And while this may to true, there are in fact at least 48 banks with some financial statement data available. A look here, at the uncovered, unknown, hidden banks, may offer insights as to how high NPLs can go. It puts a whole new perspective on the 1-2% figures we see for mainstream banks.DNB Asia tops the charts in Developed Asia for the highest NPL ratio of any bank. For its most recent data at 2015, its NPL ratio…

Asia's Leading Online Property Group, PropertyGuru

Bjorn Sprengers

Asia's Leading Online Property Group

PropertyGuru

PropertyGuru Pte Ltd owns and operates a real estate property information website. The Company offers facilities to search for condominiums, apartments, Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, serviced apartments, houses, and commercial properties to rent and buy in Singapore.

In this insight, we run the numbers for the real estate market in Singapore’s city-fringe, and highlight some growth areas to take note of:<ul><li>More affordable than city centre homes and containing a great mix of locations, the RCR is popular with many home buyers and tenants.  </li><li>Transaction volumes are starting to pick up in the city fringe, even as prices continue to slide, suggesting that prices will likely bottom out soon.  </li><li>Rental volumes have continued climbing, even as competition and a weaker market have taken a toll on rental prices.  </li><li>Key growth areas in the RCR include Geylang, Little India and Paya Lebar</li></ul>

In this insight, we run the numbers for the real estate market in Singapore’s city-fringe, and highlight some growth areas to take note of:More affordable than city centre homes and containing a great mix of locations, the RCR is popular with many home buyers and tenants.  Transaction volumes are starting to pick up in the city fringe, even as prices continue to slide, suggesting that prices will likely bottom out soon.  Rental volumes have continued climbing, even as competition and a weaker market have taken a toll on rental prices.  Key growth areas in the RCR include Geylang, Little India and Paya Lebar

Deciphering real estate markets globally., Rems Advisors

TAN Kok Keong

Deciphering real estate markets globally.

Rems Advisors

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. <h2>From the press release on 1st September 2016 </h2>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that the refinancing rules under the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework will be fine-tuned to allow borrowers more flexibility in managing their debt obligations. This is in response to feedback from some borrowers who are unable to refinance their existing…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. From the press release on 1st September 2016 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that the refinancing rules under the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework will be fine-tuned to allow borrowers more flexibility in managing their debt obligations. This is in response to feedback from some borrowers who are unable to refinance their existing…

Singapore Property: Refinancing Limits Eased

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price was S$1,368 per square foot, according to The Business Times. This is probably one of the most successful launch in the past two years during its first launch weekend. In this quick note, we evaluate the key reasons that contributed to the successful launch of Lake Grande.<h2>(1) Located next to Lakeside MRT Station </h2>The most prevailing reason that drawn…

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price was S$1,368 per square foot, according to The Business Times. This is probably one of the most successful launch in the past two years during its first launch weekend. In this quick note, we evaluate the key reasons that contributed to the successful launch of Lake Grande.(1) Located next to Lakeside MRT Station The most prevailing reason that drawn…

Singapore

Singapura Finance is a Singapore-based finance company that provides personal and business banking services. These services include savings and fixed deposits, as well as various loans such as mortgage loans, car loans, commercial and industrial property financing, and equipment financing. The company is headquartered in Singapore and was incorporated in 1969.

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Singapore Banks: A Far Greater Perception-Reality Gap Compared with China Banks

We doubt there are many people who believe that China’s banks have especially safe corporate exposure. Few believe the low 1.8% NPL ratio that...

Daniel Tabbush

A Bank with 22% NPLs in Singapore?

We are numb to the concept of there being just three major banks in Singapore. And while this may to true, there are in fact at least 48 banks with...

Daniel Tabbush

Singapore Property: City-Fringe Living

In this insight, we run the numbers for the real estate market in Singapore’s city-fringe, and highlight some growth areas to take note of: More...

PropertyGuru

Singapore Property: Refinancing Limits Eased

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. From the press...

TAN Kok Keong

The Successful Launch of Lake Grande

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price...

TAN Kok Keong

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