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Fiscal Year 2026
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Strong Q1 momentum continued into Q2, with robust performance in wealth and banking. Regulatory changes in China and Hong Kong are not expected to materially impact flows. Strategic focus on digital banking, capital efficiency, and mix shift supports ambitious ROTE targets for 2028 and 2030.
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Management outlined a strategy to deliver over 15% ROTE by 2028 and 18% by 2030, driven by income growth, business mix shift, and operational leverage. Investments in technology and AI enable productivity gains, while affluent and private banking fuel wealth growth. Transformation, risk discipline, and capital flexibility support confidence in sustained outperformance.
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Record Q1 income and profit driven by Wealth Solutions and Global Banking, with resilient credit quality despite Middle East conflict overlays. Guidance for 2026 remains unchanged, with flat NII and expenses expected, and continued strong client activity across segments.
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Exceeded 2025 targets early, maintaining strong momentum in wealth and markets, with no changes to 2026 guidance despite geopolitical risks. Focus remains on cost discipline, digital innovation, and capital-light growth, while actively managing credit quality and preparing for evolving digital asset trends.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record income and RoTE exceeded targets a year early, driven by strong growth in Wealth, Global Markets, and Global Banking. 2026 guidance targets income growth at the low end of the 5–7% range, flat NII, and over 12% statutory RoTE, with robust capital returns and ongoing investment in growth.
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Strong earnings and strategic progress were highlighted, with robust growth in wealth and CIB segments. Investments in RMs and technology are driving market share gains, while compliance and risk management remain priorities. Supply chain shifts and digital innovation are creating new opportunities, and deposit growth outpaces peers despite ongoing tax challenges.
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Secular trends in Asia and a focus on affluent clients drive strong wealth management and cross-border growth, with digital innovation and network strength providing competitive advantages. Cost discipline, capital returns, and regional pivots to wealth underpin sustainable performance, while M&A remains a low priority.
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Q3 saw 9% profit before tax growth and 5% income growth, led by Wealth Solutions and Global Banking. 2025 income growth guidance was raised to the upper end of 5%-7%, with RoTE expected to reach 13% a year early. CET1 ratio improved to 14.2%.
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The session highlighted a disciplined approach to cost and capital management, with a focus on profitable growth, IT simplification, and strong asset quality. Capital returns and dividend policy will be clarified at the upcoming Capital Market Day, while wealth management and core banking remain key growth drivers.
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Q2 2025 saw 15% income growth year-on-year, strong gains in Global Markets and Wealth Solutions, and a 34% rise in profit before tax. A $1.3 billion share buyback was announced, with upgraded 2025 income guidance and continued investment in digital assets and transformation.
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Corporate and investment banking and wealth management for affluent clients are driving growth, supported by digital innovation and a global network. NII faces headwinds in 2025, but non-NII income remains robust. Over $8 billion in capital returns is targeted for 2024–2026.
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A disciplined client and capital strategy, digital innovation, and network expansion underpin 5%-7% targeted income growth, with a focus on high-returning FI and multinational clients. Sustainable finance and transaction banking are key growth drivers, supported by ongoing RWA optimization and cost control.
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Q1 2025 saw strong income and EPS growth, driven by wealth, global markets, and banking. Despite geopolitical and tariff risks, credit quality and capital remain robust, with guidance unchanged and continued investment in growth and efficiency initiatives.
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Net interest income growth faces headwinds from declining rates and a strategic shift to wealth management, while diversified revenue streams and strong market activity provide resilience. Wealth management and wholesale banking are buoyed by secular trends and competitive advantages, with disciplined cost management and targeted AI investments supporting future efficiency.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record 2024 income and double-digit growth in key segments drove ROTE to 11.7%, with strong capital returns and cost discipline. Outlook remains positive, tracking to the upper end of income growth targets, while Fit for Growth and strategic investments support future profitability.
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A $1.5 billion investment will drive growth in affluent wealth management, targeting $200 billion in net new money and double-digit income CAGR by 2029. Strategic focus includes client up-tiering, digital innovation, and expanding international client segments, with strong diversification and stable returns.
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A major investment in wealth management and technology aims to drive 5%-7% revenue CAGR, while cost transformation targets $12 billion or less in expenses by 2026. Credit growth and market volatility are key performance drivers, with a focus on higher-return activities and efficient capital deployment.
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Q3 2024 delivered 12% income and 41% profit growth, led by Wealth Solutions and Global Markets. 2024 income growth guidance was upgraded to ~10%, with a raised 2026 ROTE target and $8B+ shareholder distributions planned.
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Guidance for 2024 NII remains at $10–$10.25 billion, with growth in Wealth Management and non-NII businesses offsetting slower loan growth and margin pressure from rate cuts. Cost efficiency and capital returns are on track, with digital ventures nearing breakeven and regional diversification supporting resilience.
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Q2 2024 saw 7% income growth and a 15% rise in underlying profit before tax, with strong Wealth Solutions and cross-border banking performance. Guidance for 2024 income growth was upgraded above 7%, and a $1.5 billion share buyback was announced, reflecting robust capital strength.
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Net interest income and loan growth remain on track, with strong performance in wealth management and a robust banking pipeline. The Fit for Growth program is driving transformation and cost discipline, while capital return and risk management are balanced with growth ambitions.