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Michael Wu
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Better-Than-Expected Net Interest Margins and Stronger Loan Growth Propel Hang Seng Bank's Results

Stronger loan growth in the second half, better-than-expected net interest margins, and higher fee income propelled Hang Seng Bank's second-half result ahead of our expectations. Net profit for the full year increased 23% to HKD 20 billion, compared with our forecast of a 16% increase. The bank also benefited from higher trading income and gains from financial instruments, which are more cyclical. Stronger equity markets lifted securities brokerage revenue, while a recovery in retail sales in Ho...
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