SEHK:1398
SEHK:1398Banks

ICBC (SEHK:1398) Valuation After 2025 Interim Dividend Plan Clarifies Capital Returns and Payout Schedule

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (SEHK:1398) just firmed up its 2025 interim profit distribution plan, locking in a cash dividend that clarifies near term yield, ex dividend timing and payout logistics for investors. See our latest analysis for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The dividend clarity comes on the back of a strong run, with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s share price up 30.5% year to date and supported by a 44.9% one year total shareholder return. This...
SEHK:966
SEHK:966Insurance

China Taiping (SEHK:966) Faces Major Fire Claims How Resilient Is Its Risk Management Strategy?

A deadly fire that previously ripped through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong is expected to trigger a surge in insurance claims, with China Taiping Insurance (Hong Kong) reportedly exposed to more than US$200 million through coverage of the apartment complex and its renovation contractor. Fitch Ratings has indicated the incident is likely to temporarily lift the insurer’s combined ratio and modestly erode capital, but without jeopardizing its current credit rating. With this backdrop,...