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Intercorp Financial Services(IFS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 15:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $580 million for Q2 2025, which is double the amount reported a year ago and 30% higher than the previous quarter [21] - Return on equity (ROE) reached approximately 21%, reflecting strong year-over-year recovery [15][21] - Cost of risk stood at 2.5%, which is 150 basis points lower than the previous year, indicating improved asset quality [15][33] - Total loans grew by 6% year over year, outperforming the system by a multiple of around 3x [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Wealth Management segment, through Intelligo, saw assets under management grow by 14% year over year, reaching new highs [12][44] - Interseguro reported a 77% increase in written premiums year over year, driven by growth in private annuities and life insurance [15][44] - The commercial banking segment gained 90 basis points in market share, supported by a focus on mid-sized companies and synergies with EasyPay [10][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Peruvian economy showed an accumulated growth of 3.1% as of May 2025, with private investment projected to grow by 5% this year [7][8] - Inflation remains under control, with the reference rate at 4.5%, contributing to a stable economic environment [17] - Consumer confidence is improving, supporting domestic consumption, although loan growth remains below 2% year over year [19][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve digital excellence, focusing on becoming the leading digital platform in Peru with a comprehensive suite of services [12][13] - There is a strategic emphasis on strengthening the payment ecosystem through Plin and EasyPay, enhancing transactional volumes and customer engagement [31] - The company is investing in technology to support long-term growth, with a focus on resilience, user experience, and advanced analytics [25][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed moderate optimism about Peru's growth outlook, despite potential volatility from international contexts and upcoming elections [8][9] - The company expects a more dynamic second half for the financial system, with total loans projected to grow around 5% [20] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a cautious approach to ensure healthy growth in the consumer portfolio [28] Other Important Information - The company reported a 10% year-over-year growth in retail primary banking customers, indicating a strengthening of primary banking relationships [15][40] - The cost of funds remained stable, with an improvement of 40 basis points year over year due to a better funding mix [15][37] - The company is focused on sustainability, with a sustainable loan portfolio reaching $400 million and various initiatives to promote inclusive growth [52][53] Q&A Session Summary Question: NIM expectations and asset quality trends - Management expects NIM to improve in the second half of the year, driven by a shift in portfolio mix towards more consumer loans [62] - Cost of risk is expected to remain below guidance, with a slight increase anticipated as the consumer loan book resumes growth [65][66] Question: OpEx growth trends for the second half and next year - OpEx is expected to continue increasing, but at a slower rate compared to the current year, aligning more closely with business growth [76][77] - Investments in technology and analytics will contribute to OpEx growth, but the focus remains on maintaining efficiency [72][75]