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AB Announces September 30, 2025 Assets Under Management
Prnewswire· 2025-10-09 20:05
, /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) announced today that preliminary assets under management increased to $860 billion during September 2025 from $844 billion at the end of August. The 2% increase in month-end AUM was primarily driven by market appreciation, coupled with modest net inflows. In September, net inflows from Private Wealth and Institutions were partially offset by Retail net outflows. Excluding approximately $4.0 billion i ...
Looking for Reliable Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks? These 4 Definitely Make the Cut
The Smart Investor· 2025-09-21 23:30
Core Insights - Blue-chip stocks are essential for a stable investment portfolio, providing a reliable source of passive income through dividends [1] Group 1: DBS Group (SGX: D05) - DBS is Singapore's largest bank by market capitalization, offering a wide range of banking, insurance, and investment services [3] - In 1H 2025, total income rose by 5% year on year to S$11.6 billion, driven by a 3.2% increase in net interest income to S$7.3 billion [3] - Fee and commission income surged 17% year on year to S$2.4 billion, with profit before tax reaching a record S$6.8 billion, up 3% year on year [4] - Net profit decreased by 1% year on year to S$5.7 billion due to a 15% global minimum tax rate [4] - An interim dividend of S$0.75 was declared, which is 39% higher than the previous year's S$0.54 [5] Group 2: Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68) - SGX is the sole stock exchange operator in Singapore, enjoying a natural monopoly [6] - For FY2025, net revenue increased by 11.7% year on year to S$1.3 billion, with net profit excluding one-off items climbing 16% year on year to S$609.5 million [6] - A final dividend of S$0.105 was declared, 16.7% higher than the previous year's S$0.09 [7] - SGX anticipates medium-term revenue growth of 6% to 8% per annum, supported by product developments and global partnerships [8] Group 3: Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGX: S63) - STE operates in aerospace, smart city, and public security sectors, known for consistent dividend payouts [9] - Revenue for 1H 2025 rose 7.2% year on year to S$5.9 billion, with operating profit improving by 15.2% year on year to S$602.2 million [9] - Net profit increased nearly 20% year on year to S$402.8 million, with an interim dividend of S$0.04 declared [10] - The order book stood at S$31.2 billion, with S$5 billion expected to be delivered for the remainder of the year [10] Group 4: SATS Ltd (SGX: S58) - SATS provides air cargo handling services and is Asia's leading airline caterer, operating over 225 stations across 27 countries [12] - Revenue for 1Q FY2026 rose 9.9% year on year to S$1.5 billion, while operating profit increased nearly 11% year on year to S$125.2 million [13] - Net profit increased by 9.1% year on year to S$70.9 million, with cargo tonnage reaching a record high of 3.2 million tonnes [13] - The number of flights handled rose 3.2% year on year to 279,100, and meals served increased by 5.6% year on year to 39.1 million [14]
Ellsworth Growth And Income Fund Ltd. Q2 2025 Commentary
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-15 14:44
Core Insights - GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a diversified asset manager and financial services company [1] - The company's investment services are primarily provided through its subsidiary GAMCO Asset Management Inc [1] - GAMCO Asset Management Inc manages separate accounts for high net worth individuals, institutions, and qualified pension plans [1] - The company also acts as an advisor to a family of Mutual Funds [1]
Bancroft Fund Ltd. Q2 2025 Commentary
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-15 13:38
Core Insights - GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a diversified asset manager and financial services company [1] - The company's investment services are primarily provided through its subsidiary GAMCO Asset Management Inc [1] - GAMCO Asset Management Inc manages separate accounts for high net worth individuals, institutions, and qualified pension plans [1] - The company also acts as an advisor to a family of Mutual Funds [1]
State Street Corporation (STT) Presents at Barclays 23rd Annual
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-10 18:45
Group 1 - State Street has recently introduced key executives, Joerg Ambrosius as President of Investment Services and John Woods as Chief Financial Officer [1][2] - John Woods has a notable background, having served as CFO of Citizens for almost 9 years before joining State Street [2] - Joerg Ambrosius previously held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and has extensive experience in client-facing activities and international organization leadership [2] Group 2 - The discussion may include forward-looking statements, which are subject to various risk factors that could lead to actual results differing materially from those statements [3]
State Street Corporation (STT) Presents At Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-09-10 18:45
Group 1 - State Street has recently introduced key executives, Joerg Ambrosius as President of Investment Services and John Woods as Chief Financial Officer [1][2] - John Woods has a notable background, having served as CFO of Citizens for almost 9 years before joining State Street [2] - Joerg Ambrosius previously held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and has extensive experience in client-facing activities and international organization leadership [2] Group 2 - The discussion may include forward-looking statements, which are subject to various risk factors that could lead to actual results differing materially [3] - State Street's forward-looking statements are only valid as of the date of the discussion and may not be updated even if circumstances change [3]
AllianceBernstein Announces 2024 Schedule K-3 is Now Available Online for Unitholders
Prnewswire· 2025-08-22 21:00
Core Points - AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. has made its 2024 Schedule K-3 available for download, which contains items of international tax relevance for unitholders [1] - The Schedule K-3 is particularly relevant for a limited number of unitholders, including foreign unitholders and those computing a foreign tax credit [2] - Unitholders can obtain an electronic copy of the Schedule K-3 by contacting Tax Package Support [3] Company Overview - AllianceBernstein is a prominent global investment management firm that provides diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients [4] - As of July 31, 2025, AllianceBernstein manages $829 billion in assets [4]
AB Announces July 31, 2025 Assets Under Management
Prnewswire· 2025-08-11 20:05
Core Insights - AllianceBernstein L.P. and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. reported that preliminary assets under management remained stable at $829 billion at the end of July 2025, unchanged from June 2025, as market gains were offset by net outflows during the month [1][2] Summary by Category Assets Under Management - Total assets under management as of July 31, 2025, were $829 billion, with no change from June 30, 2025 [1][2] - Institutional net outflows were approximately $4.0 billion, primarily due to the completion of the EQH-RGA reinsurance transaction [1] - Excluding the impact of the transaction, institutional and retail net flows were slightly negative, while private wealth posted roughly flat net flows [1] Breakdown of Assets - Total equity assets amounted to $347 billion, with actively managed equity at $273 billion and passive equity at $74 billion [2] - Total fixed income assets were $299 billion, with taxable fixed income at $209 billion and tax-exempt fixed income at $80 billion [2] - Alternatives and multi-asset solutions accounted for $183 billion in assets [2]
iA Financial (IAFN.F) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-28 12:00
Acquisition Overview - iA Financial Group will acquire 100% of RF Capital Group for $20.00 per share[8] - The purchase price is $597 million, representing 1.5% of RF Capital's AUA as of June 30, 2025[8] - The transaction is valued at 6.7x RF Capital's last 12 months fully synergized EBITDA as of March 31, 2025[8] Strategic Benefits - The partnership adds over $40 billion in AUA and 189 advisors to iA Wealth[6] - iA Wealth's advisory network will increase to over 2,750 partners with a combined ~$175 billion in AUA[6] - The acquisition strengthens iA Wealth's presence in the high-net-worth segment[6] Financial Impact - The transaction is expected to be neutral to core earnings in the first year and accretive to core EPS by $0.15+ in the second year[6] - Transaction and integration costs are estimated at $60 million before tax, to be incurred over the first three years[8] - The purchase price is expected to reduce iA's solvency ratio by approximately 6 percentage points and reduce capital available for deployment by ~$0.6 billion[8] RF Capital Overview - RF Capital has $40 billion in AUA[14] - RF Capital's revenue is segmented with 82% from wealth management[13] - RF Capital has 189 advisors/143 teams with an average AUA of $270 million per team[15]
KEYCORP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 NET INCOME OF $387 MILLION, OR $.35 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE
Prnewswire· 2025-07-22 10:30
Core Insights - KeyCorp reported a revenue of $1.8 billion for Q2 2025, reflecting a 21% increase year-over-year, driven by a 10% growth in noninterest income and a 4% increase in net interest income [1][2][6] - The net income attributable to Key common shareholders for Q2 2025 was $387 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, compared to $370 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share in Q1 2025, and $237 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share in Q2 2024 [1][5][49] - The company experienced a decline in net loan charge-offs by 8% quarter-over-quarter, indicating stable to improved credit metrics [1][20] Revenue and Income - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $1.84 billion, up 20.6% from $1.526 billion in Q2 2024, with net interest income at $1.15 billion, a 27.9% increase year-over-year [6][49] - Noninterest income reached $690 million, a 10% increase from $627 million in Q2 2024, driven by higher investment banking and debt placement fees [10][11][49] Expenses - Noninterest expenses increased to $1.154 billion, a 7% rise from $1.079 billion in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher personnel expenses related to incentive compensation [13][14][49] - The company managed to keep deposit costs below 2%, with average deposits totaling $147.4 billion, reflecting a 2.3% increase year-over-year [18][19] Asset Quality - Net loan charge-offs for Q2 2025 were $102 million, or 0.39% of average total loans, compared to $91 million, or 0.34%, in Q2 2024 [20][22] - Nonperforming loans at the end of Q2 2025 totaled $696 million, representing 0.65% of period-end portfolio loans, stable compared to previous quarters [23][22] Capital Position - KeyCorp's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 11.7% as of June 30, 2025, maintaining a strong capital position above regulatory benchmarks [25][27] - The company declared a dividend of $0.205 per common share in May 2025, consistent with previous quarters [28][49] Business Segments Performance - The Consumer Bank segment generated $912 million in revenue, a 20.3% increase from Q2 2024, with net income of $122 million [32][35] - The Commercial Bank segment reported $974 million in revenue, up 26.8% year-over-year, with net income of $349 million [31][38]