Fawne Jiang's questions to PGRU leadership • Q1 2024
Question
Inquired about the expected pace and magnitude of the market recovery in Vietnam and Malaysia, the reasons for the slow start in the Fintech business and its outlook, and the cost and margin trends for the rest of the year given the strong Q1 performance.
Answer
The recovery in Vietnam shows encouraging signs with government support and strong consumer demand, but it's too early to predict the pace. The Fintech business's slow start was due to the closure of FastKey and lower mortgage volumes, but the company remains confident in its long-term potential. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, noting that Q1 costs were seasonally low and investments will increase through the year.