Sustained deposit cost pressure
System-wide deposit growth lags credit growth, keeping deposit rates high and pressuring NIMs.
CSBBANK / bear-case history
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CSB Bank · risk themes across the available quarters.
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Bear-case history
Risks carried through the record.
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SME slippage recurrence from tariff impacts
Analyst raised concern about tariff-affected sectors; management acknowledged exposure but expects no further material slippages.
High bulk deposit reliance
Bulk deposits constitute 46-47% of total deposits, making cost of funds sensitive to liquidity changes.
Technology cost drag on profitability
Technology costs remain elevated at 8-9% of opex, delaying cost-to-income improvement until FY28.
Elevated cost-to-income ratio persists
CTI at 62.5% may remain high until FY28 due to ongoing technology and franchise investments, delaying operating leverage.
Gold loan portfolio concentration and regulatory shifts
Gold loans now 53-54% of advances; regulatory changes or gold price correction could impact asset quality and margins.
Wholesale deposit reliance and LCR pressure
Wholesale deposits form ~50% of term deposits; LCR dipped to 109% in Q4 due to tactical cost management, posing liquidity risk if systemic conditions tighten.
ECL transition impact uncertainty
New ECL norms from April 2027 may require additional provisions; management expects minimal impact but model refresh is ongoing.