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智通财经APP讯，渣打集团(02888)发布公告，于2025年12月31日斥资537.02万英镑回购29.42万股。 ...

格隆汇1月2日丨渣打集团(02888.HK)发布公告，2025年12月31日耗资537万英镑回购29.4万股。 ...

| 1). | 於2025年12月29日購回但尚未註銷 | | 533,312 | 0.0236 % | GBP | 18.0664 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 變動日期 | 2025年12月29日 | | | | | | 2). | 於2025年12月30日購回但尚未註銷 | | 533,652 | 0.0236 % | GBP | 18.2589 | | | 變動日期 | 2025年12月30日 | | | | | | 3). | 於2025年12月31日購回但尚未註銷 | | 294,230 | 0.013 % | GBP | 18.2523 | | | 變動日期 | 2025年12月31日 | | | | | FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 渣打集團有限公司 呈交日期： 2026年1月2日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規 ...

STANDARD CHARTERED PLC 渣打集團有限公司 ( 於英格蘭及威爾士註冊之有限責任的公眾有限公司 ) ( 編號﹕ 966425) (股份代號：02888) William Thomas Winters，CBE（集團行政總裁）及Diego De Giorgi（集團財務總監） 獨立非執行董事 Shirish Moreshwar Apte； Jacqueline Hunt; Diane Enberg Jurgens; Robin Ann Lawther， CBE: 梁國權 ； Philip George Rivett （高級獨立董事） ； 鄧元鋆 及 Linda Yi-chuang Yueh，CBE 董事名單與其角色和職能 自二〇二六年一月一日起，渣打集團有限公司董事會（「董事會」）成員載列如下。 非執行主席 Maria da Conceicao das Neves Calha Ramos 執行董事 | | 審核委員會 | 董事會 | 企業文化與 | 薪酬委員會 | 管治及提名 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 風險委員會 | 可持續發展委員 ...

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered Group is focusing on expanding its presence in ASEAN and the Middle East while maintaining a strong foundation in Asia, benefiting from a stable recovery in profitability and high overall return rates, with a significant stock price increase of over 250% in 2023 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - As of Q3 2025, Standard Chartered's total assets reached nearly $914 billion, a year-on-year growth of 5% [1] - The current Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) has improved to 16.5%, exceeding the official guidance of 13% for the year, driven by high non-interest income contributions and low credit costs [2] - The projected net profit growth rates for Standard Chartered from 2025 to 2027 are 25.1%, 16.9%, and 16.2% respectively, with a target valuation of 1.40 times the 2026 price-to-book ratio, indicating a potential upside of 23% [4] Group 2: Revenue Drivers - Non-interest income is expected to remain stable at around 50%, supported by transaction banking, financial markets, and wealth management, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% in wealth management revenue from 2022 to 2024 [2] - The bank's structural hedging tools, including interest rate swaps and long-term bonds, amount to $75 billion, with an average interest rate of 3.6%, limiting the impact of potential interest rate cuts on net interest income [3] Group 3: Risk Management - Standard Chartered has limited exposure to commercial real estate in China, with real estate loans accounting for only 0.6% of total loans, and a high non-performing loan coverage ratio of 89% [3] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio stands at 1.93%, a decrease of nearly 300 basis points since 2015, with a provision coverage ratio of 80%, significantly higher than peers [3]

Summary of the Conference Call Transcript Industry Overview - The banking sector is entering a phase of high-quality development, with a focus on absolute and relative returns from bank stocks, driven by high dividend yields and asset quality [3][4][20]. Key Points Financial Performance Projections - Expected revenue growth for listed banks in 2026 and 2027 is +2.5% and +3.6% respectively, with net profit growth of +1.9% and +2.6% [4][20]. - Revenue and profit growth are anticipated to improve due to: 1. Narrowing net interest margin pressure 2. Quality-focused credit issuance amid weak demand [4][20]. 3. Stabilization of fee income growth after several years of fee reductions [4][20]. 4. Stable or improving net non-performing loan generation rates [4][11]. 5. Accelerated supply-side reforms leading to a reduction in the number of bank licenses, improving competition and operational landscape [4][11]. Customer Demand and Market Dynamics - The low-interest-rate environment has shifted customer demand, with government and state-owned enterprises becoming significant contributors to leverage, affecting the structure of new social financing [5][10]. - Regulatory policies are influencing the development of inclusive finance, focusing on risk compensation rather than merely increasing customer numbers [5][10]. Risk Factors - Risks associated with real estate developers and retail sectors are highlighted, with potential for greater-than-expected exposure [6][11]. Profitability and Valuation Adjustments - Adjustments to profitability forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been made, with a focus on net interest income recovery and fee income growth [20][21]. - The expected net interest margin for 2026 is projected to be approximately 1.34%, a decrease of 6 basis points from 2025 [21][22]. - Fee income is expected to grow by 3.6% and 4.9% in 2026 and 2027 respectively, indicating a positive trend in non-interest income [21][22]. Asset Quality and Credit Costs - The net non-performing loan generation rate is expected to stabilize or slightly decline, with structural characteristics of retail and corporate lending continuing [11][21]. - Credit costs are projected to remain stable at around 0.58% for 2026 and 2027, reflecting the balance between corporate and household debt servicing capabilities [21][22]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a continued positive outlook for bank stocks, emphasizing the importance of dividend yield and asset quality in investment decisions [3][4][20]. Additional Insights - The banking sector is undergoing a transformation towards high-quality development, with a shift in focus from scale to quality, driven by macroeconomic pressures and regulatory changes [12][20]. - The reduction in the number of banking licenses over the past five years indicates successful risk management efforts within the sector [11][12]. - The report emphasizes the need for banks to adapt their strategies to maintain competitiveness in a changing regulatory and economic environment [12][20].

格隆汇12月31日丨渣打集团(02888.HK)发布公告，2025年12月30日耗资974.42万英镑回购53.37万股。 ...

Group 1 - Standard Chartered Group announced a share buyback of 533,700 shares for a total cost of £9.7442 million, scheduled for December 30, 2025 [1]

智通财经APP讯，渣打集团(02888)发布公告，于2025年12月30日，该公司斥资974.42万英镑回购53.37万 股。 ...