Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

*FRB Allowing Buyback Resumption: The new Federal Reserve Board (FRB) rule suggests that the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) bank total capital distribution (buybacks plus dividends) will be capped at 100% of average quarterly net income generated over the previous four quarters. In other words, capital distribution allowed during 1Q21; and *CECL To Fuel Buybacks In 2Q21:  At the June 2021 CCAR results, we would anticipate the FRB to remove the current ceiling on capital distributions under CECL, which should prove to be an additional positive for US bank shares. Many of the large US banks appear to be over capitalized with substantial levels of excess capital, which should translate to outsized capital distributions.

*FRB Allowing Buyback Resumption: The new Federal Reserve Board (FRB) rule suggests that the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) bank total capital distribution (buybacks plus dividends) will be capped at 100% of average quarterly net income generated over the previous four quarters. In other words, capital distribution allowed during 1Q21; and *CECL To Fuel Buybacks In 2Q21:  At the June 2021 CCAR results, we would anticipate the FRB to remove the current ceiling on capital distributions under CECL, which should prove to be an additional positive for US bank shares. Many of the large US banks appear to be over capitalized with substantial levels of excess capital, which should translate to outsized capital distributions.

Equity Bottom-Up

*Follow-On To Poor 3Q20 Results Announcement: In a follow-on to Citigroup’s (C.US) [Citi] poor 3Q20 results announcement as discussed in our “Citigroup – Watch The Negative Jaws” note dated October 18, 2020, management held a competitor conference call to discuss its improved outlook. According to management, Citi is likely to see reserve releases given the recovery, as loss rates are expected to be lower than in 3Q20; and*Operating Performance Not Addressed: Outside of releasing reserves going forward, Citi said little to dissuade us from believing that negative operating jaws are here to stay.

*Follow-On To Poor 3Q20 Results Announcement: In a follow-on to Citigroup’s (C.US) [Citi] poor 3Q20 results announcement as discussed in our “Citigroup – Watch The Negative Jaws” note dated October 18, 2020, management held a competitor conference call to discuss its improved outlook. According to management, Citi is likely to see reserve releases given the recovery, as loss rates are expected to be lower than in 3Q20; and*Operating Performance Not Addressed: Outside of releasing reserves going forward, Citi said little to dissuade us from believing that negative operating jaws are here to stay.  

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

The S&amp;P DJI Global Indices team <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/indexnews/announcements/20201211-1277389/1277389_tes15aircaivspindnkn4.pdf?force_download=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed</a> Friday night that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-motors-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla Motors (TSLA US)</a> would join the S&amp;P500 and the S&amp;P100 at the close of trading on 18 December, with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apartment-invt-mgmt-co-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2193:1" rel="noopener">Apartment Invt &amp; Mgmt Co A (AIV US)</a> coming out of S&amp;P500 and its 14 December spin-out Apartment Income REIT replacing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dunkin-brands-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15866:1" rel="noopener">Dunkin' Brands Group (DNKN US)</a> in the S&amp;P Midcap 400, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/occidental-petroleum-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17075:1" rel="noopener">Occidental Petroleum (OXY US)</a> coming out of the S&amp;P100 but staying in the S&amp;P500. When the S&amp;P announced on the 16th of November that Tesla would be joining the S&amp;P500 in December, it said the pro-forma inclusion weight would be ~1.01% (without measuring what would come out). S&amp;P also said that it would update the pro-forma inclusion weight and trading value impact when the Deletion was announced, but they did not. My calc suggests it is 1.47% as of Friday's close. And the two-way trading value based on the S&amp;P's original US$51bn number is, as of today, ~US$152bn.Which is a lot.The arithmetic, and an explanation of why it matters, follow.

The S&amp;P DJI Global Indices team confirmed Friday night that Tesla Motors (TSLA US) would join the S&amp;P500 and the S&amp;P100 at the close of trading on 18 December, with Apartment Invt &amp; Mgmt Co A (AIV US) coming out of S&amp;P500 and its 14 December spin-out Apartment Income REIT replacing Dunkin' Brands Group (DNKN US) in the S&amp;P Midcap 400, and Occidental Petroleum (OXY US) coming out of the S&amp;P100 but staying in the S&amp;P500. When the S&amp;P announced on the 16th of November that Tesla would be joining the S&amp;P500 in December, it said the pro-forma inclusion weight would be ~1.01% (without measuring what would come out). S&amp;P also said that it would update the pro-forma inclusion weight and trading value impact when the Deletion was announced, but they did not. My calc suggests it is 1.47% as of Friday's close. And the two-way trading value based on the S&amp;P's original US$51bn number is, as of today, ~US$152bn.Which is a lot.The arithmetic, and an explanation of why it matters, follow.

Tesla Into S&P - Rebal Details, and Implications for Vol and Active Portfolio Reconstruction

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.

While economic recovery data may be clearest, we look to US banks’ C19 loan modifications. Most banks globally term these loans as deferral loans, and they are a new feature of banks’ balance sheets from the government actions taken early in this year. Modified loans or reschedule loans have narrowed dramatically in the most recent quarter, suggesting that the degree of stress is not worsening, and quite the contrary.

While economic recovery data may be clearest, we look to US banks’ C19 loan modifications. Most banks globally term these loans as deferral loans, and they are a new feature of banks’ balance sheets from the government actions taken early in this year. Modified loans or reschedule loans have narrowed dramatically in the most recent quarter, suggesting that the degree of stress is not worsening, and quite the contrary.

We know that data can be valuable and is what analysts will turn to for research. The S&amp;P deal to spend USD44bn to buy IHS Markit is breathtaking, and indicative of the value of data. This is one reason that we have for some time now focused on recovery for economies and banks. Data related to the C19 virus simply does not support the continuation of insane government policies. There are important implications for economies, banks and profit recovery.

We know that data can be valuable and is what analysts will turn to for research. The S&amp;P deal to spend USD44bn to buy IHS Markit is breathtaking, and indicative of the value of data. This is one reason that we have for some time now focused on recovery for economies and banks. Data related to the C19 virus simply does not support the continuation of insane government policies. There are important implications for economies, banks and profit recovery. 

Banks – Recovery Data Is Real, Valuable

United States

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, leasing, credit cards, and consumer finance.  The Company operates through physical stores, the Internet and other distribution channels across North America and elsewhere internationally.

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US Banks – Capital Unchained

US BANKS: The new FRB rule suggests that the CCAR) bank total capital distribution will be capped at 100% over the previous four quarters beginning...

Thomas J. Monaco

Citigroup – Reserve Releases Coming

CITIGROUP: Call Reveals Reserve Releases To Buttress Results Going Forward, But No Word On Improving Negative Operating Jaws

Thomas J. Monaco

Tesla Into S&P - Rebal Details, and Implications for Vol and Active Portfolio Reconstruction

The TSLA S&P500 inclusion involves $150bn of direct flows and perhaps another $200-300bn indirect flows. It really is a MAMMOTH trade. And index...

Travis Lundy

US Banks – Deferral Debt Dwindling

We look to US banks’ C19 loan modifications. Modified loans or reschedule loans have narrowed dramatically, suggesting that the degree of stress is...

Daniel Tabbush

Banks – Recovery Data Is Real, Valuable

Data related to the C19 virus simply does not support the continuation of insane government policies. We see economies remaining open, and leading...

Daniel Tabbush

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