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外交部:香港信用评级表现良好,显示出香港经济韧性和正面预期
news flash· 2025-05-30 07:40
外交部发言人林剑主持5月30日例行记者会。问:据报道,最近惠誉、标普、穆迪三大评级机构均给予 香港"稳定"的评级展望,其中穆迪上调香港信用评级展望,认为在全球贸易紧张局势下,香港的信用可 靠性将保持稳健,应对挑战的能力依然突出。发言人对此有何评论?答:我也注意到这个消息。当前, 全球经济面临的不确定性上升。香港的信用评级表现良好,显示出香港的经济韧性和正面预期。这是对 香港国际金融中心地位的"信任票"。特区政府也表示,香港金融体系保持稳健,资本市场表现活跃,新 股市场畅旺,体现了全球投资者对香港的信心。此外,中国高质量发展扎实推进,也为香港提供了更大 的发展机遇和动能。我们对香港发展的前景充满信心。欢迎各国企业看好香港、投资香港,共谋发展、 共享繁荣。(环球网) ...
瑞银集团(UBS.US)出售旗下对冲基金部门奥康纳 金融服务公司Cantor Fitzgerald将接手110亿美元资产
智通财经网· 2025-05-30 07:06
智通财经APP获悉,瑞银集团(UBS.US)周三宣布,将把其对冲基金、私人信贷和大宗商品业务奥康纳 (O'Connor )出售给金融服务公司Cantor Fitzgerald。 费里表示,"凭借对奥康纳的了解和经验,我们具备独特优势来发展这项业务,重点包括吸引和留住投 资人才,投资灵活、无约束的运营平台,提供具有吸引力的风险调整后回报和一流客户服务。" 收购方称,交易完成后,奥康纳的投资和支持团队将并入Cantor Fitzgerald,作为其资产管理部门内独 立的另类投资业务运营。根据协议,奥康纳的服务将继续向瑞银全球财富管理客户开放,双方资产管理 机构将建立"长期商业合作"。 "收购奥康纳对我们的资产管理业务具有变革意义,彰显了我们对投资高增长性业务的承诺,"Cantor Fitzgerald董事长布兰登·鲁特尼克在声明中表示,"凭借管理团队对奥康纳的深刻理解,我们有能力在其 坚实基础上推动下一阶段增长。" 总部位于纽约的Cantor Fitzgerald称,这笔交易将"显著增强"公司的资产管理业务,为其增加110亿美元 的管理资产规模。交易预计在第四季度完成,尚待监管批准并满足交割条件。 交易条款未予披 ...
央行、金监总局、证监会、外管局等金融监管部门齐聚陆家嘴论坛,若干重大政策发布在即
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-05-30 06:17
Group 1 - The "2025 Lujiazui Forum" will be held from June 18 to 19, 2025, focusing on "Financial Openness and Cooperation in Global Economic Changes and High-Quality Development" [1] - Key speakers will include leaders from the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, and the Shanghai Municipal Government [1] - Over 70 domestic and foreign guests from more than 10 countries and regions will participate, including officials from financial regulatory bodies and major financial institutions [1] Group 2 - The forum will feature eight plenary sessions covering topics such as global economic changes, monetary policy coordination, capital market development, and green finance [2] - In addition to the plenary sessions, three specialized events will focus on reinsurance market development, financial law, and technology finance [2] - The People's Bank of China will host the "2025 China International Financial Exhibition" during the forum, showcasing achievements in financial reform and innovation [3] Group 3 - The People's Bank of China is accelerating policies to support the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, with several initiatives already announced [3] - Recent policies include enhancing cross-border financial services and supporting the establishment of a "Technology Board" in Shanghai's bond market [3] - Nearly 300 domestic and foreign institutions will participate in the financial exhibition, marking the highest number of exhibitors in history [3]
American Express Company (AXP) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-29 21:27
Group 1 - American Express is celebrating its 175th anniversary, highlighting its longevity and brand strength in the financial services industry [4]. - The company has evolved from a freight forwarding business to a financial services provider, emphasizing customer-focused innovation throughout its history [5]. Group 2 - Steve Squeri has been the CEO and Chairman of American Express since 2018 and has a 40-year tenure with the company [1][2]. - The conference featured a Q&A session where participants could submit and vote on questions for the CEO [3].
Virtu Financial Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock Exchange
Globenewswire· 2025-05-29 20:15
Core Viewpoint - Virtu Financial, Inc. is transferring its Class A Common Stock listing from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange, effective June 17, 2025, which reflects the company's commitment to transparency and long-term value creation for shareholders [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Virtu Financial is a leading provider of global, multi-asset financial services, utilizing advanced technology to deliver liquidity and innovative trading solutions across various asset classes [4]. - The company offers a comprehensive product suite that includes execution, liquidity sourcing, analytics, and broker-neutral platforms, enabling clients to trade on hundreds of venues in over 50 countries [4]. Strategic Move - The transition to the NYSE is seen as a significant step in Virtu's journey, allowing the company to deepen relationships with investors and leverage the NYSE's platform for growth [3]. - The NYSE President highlighted Virtu's critical role in the price formation process within the U.S. capital markets, emphasizing the importance of the company as a liquidity provider [3].
Curious about HealthEquity (HQY) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
ZACKS· 2025-05-29 14:21
Wall Street analysts expect HealthEquity (HQY) to post quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 1.3%. Revenues are expected to be $321.13 million, up 11.7% from the year-ago quarter.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Before a company reveal ...
HealthEquity Community Foundation Awards $35,000 in New Grants
Globenewswire· 2025-05-29 13:20
From food banks to crisis shelters, 14 nonprofits recognized for tackling urgent community needsDRAPER, Utah, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HealthEquity Community Foundation™ today announced the recipients of its second round of community grants, awarding $35,000 across 14 nonprofit organizations. Each selected organization will receive a $2,500 grant to support critical work in one or more of the Foundation’s core areas: health and medicine, financial education and literacy, mental health and crisis ...
Safe Harbor Financial Partners with Bennett Thrasher to Deliver Advanced Financial Services to Cannabis Operators Nationwide
Globenewswire· 2025-05-29 12:30
Core Insights - Safe Harbor Financial has formed a strategic partnership with Bennett Thrasher to enhance financial compliance and advisory services for cannabis businesses in regulated markets [1][2] - The collaboration aims to address financial challenges faced by operators in the cannabis industry, providing essential tools and guidance for growth [2][3] Company Overview - Safe Harbor Financial is a fintech leader that facilitates financial services and credit facilities specifically for the cannabis industry, having facilitated over $25 billion in deposit transactions across more than 41 states [8] - Bennett Thrasher is a prominent accounting and advisory firm with over 45 years of experience, offering a range of services including tax, audit, and advisory [4] Services Offered - The partnership provides a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored for cannabis businesses, including annual audits, tax preparation, ongoing financial advisory, corporate valuations, M&A support, and CFO services [6][7] - These services are designed to improve audit readiness, enhance credibility with stakeholders, and provide strategic financial guidance [7] Industry Context - Operators in the cannabis industry face unique financial challenges, such as navigating the complexities of 280E tax law and limited access to traditional advisory services [3] - The partnership aims to fill a critical gap in financial infrastructure, enabling cannabis businesses to operate with greater efficiency and confidence [2][3]
What's Behind The 3x Rise In SOFI Stock?
Forbes· 2025-05-29 09:30
Core Insights - SoFi Technologies stock has increased over 30% from below $10 in early April to $13, driven by strong Q1 results and an upward adjustment to its annual forecast [1] - The stock is trading 190% higher since early 2023, reflecting significant growth in the company's performance [1] Revenue Growth Drivers - SoFi's revenue growth is attributed to its expansion beyond traditional lending into a diversified financial services model, including SoFi Money, SoFi Invest, and SoFi Relay [2] - Membership has grown from 5.2 million in 2022 to 10.9 million currently, indicating strong customer acquisition [2] - The acquisition of Technisys in 2022 has been crucial for enhancing SoFi's banking capabilities [2] Segment Performance - Financial Services revenue increased fivefold from $168 million in 2022 to $822 million in 2023, driven by products like SoFi Money, Relay, and Invest [3] - The Lending segment also saw a 30% increase, with personal loans becoming a significant growth contributor [3] - Institutional commitments from investors like Fortress Investment Group and Blue Owl Capital have diversified revenue sources [3] Valuation Multiple Expansion - SoFi's operating margin improved from -20.4% in 2022 to 17.2% in the last twelve months, enhancing overall profitability [4] - The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio has doubled from 2.6x in 2022 to 5.3x in 2024, reflecting renewed investor optimism [5][7] Future Outlook - At a current price of $13, SoFi's P/S ratio of 5.3x is close to its four-year average of 5.5x, with potential for further expansion due to strategic shifts towards higher-margin revenue [8] - Continued member growth and effective cross-selling of products are expected to attract a premium valuation [9] - The path to consistent profitability, supported by operational efficiency, could serve as a significant catalyst for higher valuations [10]
《共同报告准则》(2025年)合并文本:税务事项中金融账户信息自动交换标准
OECD· 2025-05-29 04:10
Consolidated text of the Common Reporting Standard (2025) Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters Consolidated text of the Common Reporting Standard (2025) Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters CONSOLIDATED TEXT OF THE COMMON REPORTING STANDARD (2025) © OECD 2025 1 PUBE 2 This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily ...