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)

<ul><li>There is a boom in Bangkok, yet again.</li><li>This tends to be positive for banks.</li><li>It creates loan demand, both by developers and also companies making and selling products for construction.It also supports mortgage lending and collateral values behind loans.</li><li>A benign credit cycle, high provisions and reasonable margins is reason enough to be positive on Thai banks. Additionally is the current construction boom.</li><li>But the warning and focus of this note is that not all banks are created equal. And it may be surprising, that some of Thailand&rsquo;s newest banks are showing trends completely at odds with mainstream banks. </li><li>It pays to differentiate, even in a boom</li></ul>

There is a boom in Bangkok, yet again.This tends to be positive for banks.It creates loan demand, both by developers and also companies making and selling products for construction.It also supports mortgage lending and collateral values behind loans.A benign credit cycle, high provisions and reasonable margins is reason enough to be positive on Thai banks. Additionally is the current construction boom.But the warning and focus of this note is that not all banks are created equal. And it may be surprising, that some of Thailand&rsquo;s newest banks are showing trends completely at odds with mainstream banks. It pays to differentiate, even in a boom

Thailand: Despite Boom, Small Banks are Dull. Big Banks are Irresistible.

<ul><li>A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; </li><li>Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; </li><li>If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; </li></ul>

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; 

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

Thai Airways International / Index Rebalance

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<li>The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).</li>
<li>In March 2026, the index will be rebalanced and Delta is likely to be capped. In June 2026, we expect two index changes.</li>
<li>In this insight, we have provided a breakdown of our flow expectations for March 2026 and Leaderboard rankings for potential ADDs/DELs in June 2026.</li>
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The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
In March 2026, the index will be rebalanced and Delta is likely to be capped. In June 2026, we expect two index changes.
In this insight, we have provided a breakdown of our flow expectations for March 2026 and Leaderboard rankings for potential ADDs/DELs in June 2026.


Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Jun26: Thai Airways Close to Addition; Delta Safe from Deletion

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 short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Nov 21st. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.3bn.</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 Intouch, Gulf Energy Development, Minor International, Advanced Info Service, CP AXTRA NVDR, Minor International, Advanced Info Service, Gulf Energy Development, Cp Axtra Nvdr.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Nov 21st. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.3bn.
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 Intouch, Gulf Energy Development, Minor International, Advanced Info Service, CP AXTRA NVDR, Minor International, Advanced Info Service, Gulf Energy Development, Cp Axtra Nvdr.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Intouch, Gulf Energy Development, Minor International

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Nov 14th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.2bn.</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 Intouch, Bangkok Dusit, Quality Houses, CP AXTRA NVDR, Muangthai Capital, Muangthai Capital, Quality Houses, Bangkok Dusit.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Nov 14th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.2bn.
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 Intouch, Bangkok Dusit, Quality Houses, CP AXTRA NVDR, Muangthai Capital, Muangthai Capital, Quality Houses, Bangkok Dusit.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Intouch, Bangkok Dusit, Quality Houses, CP AXTRA NVDR

Thailand

Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited operates as an investment holding company and is the parent company of Thanachart Group. It offers a diverse range of financial services including hire purchase, non-life and life insurance, securities brokerage, asset-based financing, non-performing asset management, and investment businesses. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Thanachart Capital (TCAP TB)

Thailand: Despite Boom, Small Banks are Dull. Big Banks are Irresistible.

There is a boom in Bangkok, yet again. This tends to be positive for banks. It creates loan demand, both by developers and also companies making...

Daniel Tabbush

Be Wary of High LDR Banks at Present

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank...

Daniel Tabbush

Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Jun26: Thai Airways Close to Addition; Delta Safe from Deletion

The expected ADDs/DELs have 1x-4x ADV to trade. Thai Airways International (THAI TB) has the highest expected impact (+3.9x ADV) and the largest...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Intouch, Gulf Energy Development, Minor International

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Intouch (INTUCH TB), Gulf Energy Development...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Intouch, Bangkok Dusit, Quality Houses, CP AXTRA NVDR

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Intouch (INTUCH TB), Bangkok Dusit (BDMS TB),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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