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    Peter Zhang's questions to Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU) leadership

    Peter Zhang's questions to Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Peter Zhang of JPMorgan asked about the reasons for the increase in the effective tax rate to 18.6% in Q1 and its long-term outlook. He also inquired about the drivers behind the stabilization of the blended commission rate and its future trend.

    Answer

    CFO Arthur Yu Chen explained the higher tax rate was due to the full utilization of historical tax credits in profitable overseas markets and the implementation of OECD's Pillar Two rules, guiding for a 17-18% rate going forward. He attributed the stable commission rate to a product mix shift towards derivatives and expects it to remain stable.

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    Peter Zhang's questions to Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Peter Zhang of JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked for the drivers behind the significant sequential increase in G&A expenses versus the modest rise in R&D costs in Q4. He also inquired about the reasons for the record-high 'Other Income' and the outlook for 2025.

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    Chief Financial Officer Arthur Chen attributed the Q4 G&A expense increase to year-end bonuses, one-off professional fees for new licenses, and organizational restructuring costs. He projected low-to-mid single-digit headcount growth for 2025. The growth in 'Other Income' was driven by higher fees from wealth management products and increased currency exchange income as clients moved assets between the U.S. and Hong Kong markets.

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    Peter Zhang's questions to Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH) leadership

    Peter Zhang's questions to Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Peter Zhang of JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked about business trends in the first quarter of 2025, including client sentiment and product sales. He also sought guidance on the revenue outlook for 2025 following the domestic strategic transformation. Additionally, he questioned the reasons for the sequential decline in overseas relationship managers (RMs) in Q4 2024 and requested an outlook for both overseas and overall headcount in 2025.

    Answer

    CEO Zander Yin, Chairlady Wang Jingbo, and CFO Qing Pan provided a comprehensive response. They confirmed that client investment sentiment has been rebounding significantly, evidenced by record attendance at recent client summits. While not providing specific guidance, they suggested 2024 was a bottom and expect a recovery in 2025, with growth in overseas investment products offsetting declines in domestic private market fees. The Q4 sequential decline in overseas RMs was attributed to year-end performance evaluations and a conservative approach to hiring, noting the year-over-year headcount still grew 55%. For 2025, the 'ARK 200' hiring program will continue, supplemented by campus recruitment and a new business development team to drive client acquisition.

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    Peter Zhang's questions to Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Peter Zhang of JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked if Noah's revenue has reached a turning point due to its international expansion strategy and what the primary revenue drivers will be. He also followed up on Q4 client purchasing trends and the potential for sequential revenue improvement.

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    CFO Qing Pan stated it is likely too early to declare a revenue turning point but confirmed the structural shift towards international expansion is becoming dominant. CEO Zander Yin added that while policy effectiveness is uncertain, client engagement has increased, creating more opportunities for long-term asset allocation advice. He acknowledged the company's new sales model is still in transition but expects it to positively impact future financial performance.

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    Peter Zhang's questions to Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH) leadership • Q1 2024

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    Peter Zhang inquired about the current investment sentiment in mainland China, client product preferences amid declining domestic insurance demand, the drivers behind the Q1 revenue decline, and the outlook for fee rates on insurance and other products.

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    CEO Zander Yin explained that high-net-worth investor sentiment has not yet seen a significant improvement despite recent market rebounds. He noted that the decline in domestic insurance demand aligns with the lower interest rate environment, with Noah now focusing on retirement and medical-related products. The Q1 revenue drop was attributed to lower recurring fees from domestic AUM exits, the lag in recognizing revenue from growing overseas cash management products, and a decrease in performance-based income. Regarding fee rates, Mr. Yin stated the impact from insurance commission changes is minimal, and while cash management products have naturally lower fees, rates for private market products remain stable, with the core focus remaining on long-term client value.

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