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Central Pacific Financial Corp. Reports Results For Fourth Quarter And Full Year Of 2019
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF) (the “Company”), parent company of Central Pacific Bank, today reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2019 of $14.2 million, or fully diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.50, compared to net income in the fourth quarter of 2018 of $15.8 million, or EPS of $0.54, and net income in the third quarter of 2019 of $14.6 million, or EPS of $0.51. Net income in the year ended December 31, 2019 totaled $58.3 million, or EPS of $2.03, compared to net income in the year ended December 31, 2018 of $59.5 million, or EPS of $2.01.
“2019 was a pivotal year for the Company as we embarked on our RISE2020 transformation. We continue to make significant progress and are on schedule to meet our 2020 milestones in our digital banking and branch transformation initiatives. We are pleased with the financial results for 2019 which reflect continued execution on revenue growth while we invest for the future,” said Paul Yonamine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We concluded 2019 with strong financial results including solid loan and deposit growth and core margin expansion. We look forward to continuing to transform our bank in 2020 and beyond,” said Catherine Ngo, President.
On January 28, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its outstanding common shares. The dividend will be payable on March 16, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2020.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company repurchased 165,703 shares of common stock, at a total cost of $4.8 million, or an average cost per share of $29.13. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 797,003 shares of common stock, or approximately 2.8% of its common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2018. Total cost of the shares repurchased during the year ended December 31, 2019 was $22.8 million, or an average cost per share of $28.60. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company returned $48.5 million in capital to its shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.
In January 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors also authorized the repurchase of up to $30 million of its outstanding common stock under its share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Plan”). This authorization supersedes the remaining repurchase authority under the prior repurchase program, which had $21.1 million in remaining repurchase authority at December 31, 2019.
Earnings Highlights
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $47.9 million, compared to $44.7 million in the year-ago quarter and $45.6 million in the previous quarter. Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 3.43%, compared to 3.28% in the year-ago quarter and 3.30% in the previous quarter. The increases in net interest income and net interest margin from the year-ago and sequential quarters were primarily due to growth in the loan portfolio, combined with higher non-recurring interest and dividends and lower deposit and borrowing costs compared to the year-ago and sequential quarters. These increases were partially offset by lower interest and dividends on investment securities due to the planned runoff of our investment securities portfolio from the year-ago and sequential quarters. Net interest income in the current quarter included higher non-recurring interest and dividends of $0.9 million and $1.1 million from the year-ago and sequential quarters, respectively, which positively impacted net interest income and net interest margin in the current quarter. The non-recurring amounts included in net interest income primarily related to interest recoveries on nonaccrual loans. The decline in deposit and borrowing costs from the year-ago and sequential quarters were primarily attributable to, and consistent with, the three rate cuts by the Federal Reserve during second half of 2019.
Other operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 totaled $9.8 million, compared to $9.4 million in the year-ago quarter and $10.3 million in the previous quarter. The increase from the year-ago quarter was primarily due to higher merchant and bank card fees and commission and fees on investment services of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively (both included in other service charges and fees), higher income from bank-owned life insurance of $0.4 million, and net losses on sales of investment securities of $0.3 million recorded the year-ago quarter, partially offset by lower mortgage banking income of $0.6 million. The decrease from the previous quarter was primarily due to lower mortgage banking income of $0.6 million, combined with a net loss on the sale of a foreclosed asset during the current quarter of $0.2 million, partially offset by higher commissions and fees on investment services of $0.1 million (included in other service charges and fees).
Other operating expense for the fourth quarter of 2019 totaled $36.2 million, which increased from $33.6 million in the year-ago quarter and increased from $34.9 million in the previous quarter. The increase from the year-ago quarter was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits of $2.2 million and higher computer software expense of $0.3 million. The higher salaries and employee benefits compared to the year-ago quarter was partially attributable to the addition of positions in strategic areas and higher commissions, combined with annual merit increases effective in the second quarter of 2019. The increase from the previous quarter was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits of $0.6 million and higher computer software expense of $0.2 million. The increases from the year-ago and sequential quarter were also attributable to a lower credit to the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. During the current quarter the Company recorded a credit to the reserve for unfunded loan commitments of $0.2 million (included in other), compared to a credit to the reserve for unfunded loan commitments during the year-ago and previous quarters of $0.5 million. Other operating expense in the fourth quarter of 2019 included approximately $1.3 million in RISE2020-related expenses.
The efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 62.81%, compared to 62.21% in the year-ago quarter and 62.48% in the previous quarter.
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company recorded income tax expense of $5.2 million, compared to $6.0 million in the year-ago quarter and $4.9 million in the previous quarter. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 26.7%, compared to 27.6% in the year-ago quarter and 25.2% in the previous quarter.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Total assets at December 31, 2019 of $6.01 billion increased by $205.6 million, or 3.5% from December 31, 2018, and increased by $36.0 million, or 0.6% from September 30, 2019.
Total loans at December 31, 2019 of $4.45 billion increased by $371.2 million, or 9.1%, and $81.7 million, or 1.9% from December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The year-over-year increase in total loans were driven by broad-based growth in almost all loan categories. The sequential quarter increase in total loans were primarily due to increases in consumer loans of $43.1 million, residential mortgage loans of $41.1 million, and home equity loans of $15.2 million, partially offset by decreases in commercial mortgage loans of $10.5 million and commercial loans of $6.3 million.
Total deposits at December 31, 2019 of $5.12 billion increased by $173.5 million, or 3.5% from December 31, 2018, and increased by $82.4 million, or 1.6% from September 30, 2019. The sequential quarter increase in total deposits was primarily attributable to increases in noninterest-bearing demand deposits of $51.3 million, interest-bearing demand deposits of $45.0 million and savings and money market deposits of $6.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in government time deposits of $19.4 million. Core deposits, which include demand deposits, savings and money market deposits, and time deposits less than $100,000, totaled $4.26 billion at December 31, 2019. This represents an increase of $243.4 million, or 6.1% from December 31, 2018, and $102.7 million, or 2.5% from September 30, 2019. The Company’s loan-to-deposit ratio was 86.9% at December 31, 2019, compared to 82.5% at December 31, 2018 and 86.7% at September 30, 2019.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets at December 31, 2019 totaled $1.7 million, or 0.03% of total assets, compared to $2.7 million, or 0.05% of total assets at December 31, 2018, and $1.4 million, or 0.02% of total assets at September 30, 2019.
Loans delinquent for 90 days or more still accruing interest totaled $1.0 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $0.5 million and $0.2 million at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019, respectively.
Net charge-offs in the fourth quarter of 2019 totaled $2.3 million, compared to net recoveries of $2.5 million in the year-ago quarter, and net charge-offs of $1.6 million in the previous quarter.
In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a provision for loan and lease losses of $2.1 million, compared to a credit of $1.4 million in the year-ago quarter and a provision of $1.5 million in the previous quarter. The increases in the provision from the year-ago and sequential quarters were primarily due to growth in our loan portfolio, combined with increases in net charge-offs. The allowance for loan and lease losses, as a percentage of total loans and leases at December 31, 2019 was 1.08%, compared to 1.17% at December 31, 2018 and 1.10% at September 30, 2019.
Capital
Total shareholders’ equity was $528.5 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $491.7 million and $525.2 million at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019, respectively.
The Company maintained its strong capital position and its capital ratios continue to exceed the levels required to be considered a “well-capitalized” institution for regulatory purposes under Basel III. At December 31, 2019, the Company’s leverage capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital, and common equity tier 1 ratios were 9.5%, 12.6%, 13.6%, and 11.5%, respectively, compared to 9.5%, 12.6%, 13.7%, and 11.5%, respectively, at September 30, 2019.
Conference Call
The Company’s management will host a conference call today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Hawaii Time) to discuss the quarterly results. Individuals are encouraged to listen to the live webcast of the presentation by visiting the investor relations page of the Company’s website at http://ir.centralpacificbank.com. Alternatively, investors may participate in the live call by dialing 1-877-505-7644. A playback of the call will be available through February 29, 2020 by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (passcode: 10138495) and on the Company’s website.
SOURCE Central Pacific Financial Corp.
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NYSE Content advisory: Pre-Market Update + American Express Marks Founding Anniversary as Proofpoint Teams Up with Microsoft for Cybersecurity
NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Darren Lee, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Threat Protection Group at Proofpoint, will join NYSE TV Live at 9:00am to discuss this morning’s announcement that the cybersecurity and compliance company will utilize Microsoft Azure’s AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure to host Proofpoint’s human-centric cybersecurity.
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MDJM Announces Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary MD Local Global’s Partnership with Kengo Kuma & Associates for the Fernie Castle Oriental Landscape Project
FIFE, Scotland , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MD Local Global Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: UOKA) (the “Company” or “MDJM”), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today announced that it has signed an Architectural Design Service Agreement with the Japanese architectural firm KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES, INC (KKAA). Since its establishment, KKAA has completed over 550 projects. This partnership is established to drive the Fernie Castle Oriental Landscape Project, which project is intended to harmonize traditional Eastern garden art with historic Scottish castle aesthetic, aiming to create a landmark that embodies both cultural richness and modern design.
Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Fife, Scotland, the 16th-century Fernie Castle is surrounded by 17 acres of woodlands, offering a serene, historic setting. The Oriental Landscape Project is anticipated to blend Eastern-inspired garden features with the castle’s Western architectural heritage, which may serve as a global example of harmonizing diverse cultural designs.
The project benefits from the expertise of KKAA, founded in 1990 by the renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, a University Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo. KKAA has an extensive global presence. It is anticipated that KKAA’s approach to the Fernie Castle project will integrate innovative Eastern garden elements with the castle’s centuries-old Western historical character.
Siping Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDJM, stated, “We are excited to partner with KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES on this innovative project. By combining Eastern garden artistry with the historic Fernie Castle, we aim to create a unique cultural synergy and a compelling example of Eastern landscape design. We look forward to seeing the cultural impact of this collaboration.”
About MDJM LTD
MDJM LTD is a global culture-driven asset management company focused on transforming historical properties into cultural hubs that integrate modern digital technology with rich historical value. The Company has been expanding its operations in the UK, where it is developing projects such as Fernie Castle in Scotland and the Robin Hill Property in England. These properties are being remodeled into multi-functional cultural venues that will feature fine dining, hospitality services, art exhibitions, and cultural exchange events. As part of its broader strategy, MDJM seeks to position itself as a hub for artisan exchanges, art shows, and sales, leveraging its historical properties as platforms for promoting Eastern and Western cultural exchanges. This initiative reflects the Company’s commitment to furthering its global market expansion and enhancing its cultural business footprint. For more information regarding the Company, please visit https://www.ir-uoka.com/.
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UP Fintech: Record-High Quarterly and Full-Year Revenue and Profit; Q4 Net Income Up Nearly 28x YoY; Global Client Assets Reach US$41.7 Billion
UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) (“UP Fintech” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. In the fourth quarter, the Company achieved a revenue of US$124.1 million, up 77.3% year-over-year (YoY), while full-year revenue reached US$391.5 million, a 43.7% YoY increase—both setting new record highs. Non-GAAP net income attributable to UP Fintech shareholders was US$30.5 million for the quarter, up 51.7% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 2772.5% YoY, marking a record high. Full-year non-GAAP net income attributable to UP Fintech shareholders grew 65% YoY to US$70.5 million, reaching another record.
During the fourth quarter, UP Fintech added 81,300 new account openings globally, up 70.1% YoY, bringing the total number of global accounts to 2.4 million. During the quarter, the company added 59,200 new funded clients, marking a 51.4% YoY increase. For the full year 2024, UP Fintech added 187,400 new funded accounts, exceeding its annual guidance. As of the end of 2024, total funded clients reached 1,092,000, up 20.7% YoY. Supported by active market trading in the fourth quarter, total trading volume of the Company increased 142.2% YoY to US$198 billion. Net asset inflows from both individual and institutional clients reached US$1.1 billion during the quarter, while total client assets grew 36.4% YoY to a record high of US$41.7 billion.
Driving global expansion with dual focus on retail and institutional growth
Strengthening Singapore HQ, Accelerating Wealth Management for HNWIs and Family Offices
UP Fintech’s founder and CEO, Wu Tianhua, stated, “Over the past year, we achieved strong growth across all business lines, with record-high revenue and profitability in both Q4 and full-year 2024—Q4 non-GAAP net income attributable to UP Fintech shareholders was nearly 28 times higher than the prior year. Over the past three years, funded clients and total client assets have achieved CAGRs of 17.5% and 34.7% respectively, demonstrating our deepening market penetration and the continued trust and support of our global clients—key drivers of our long-term success.”
“2024 marked the Company’s 10th anniversary. With expansion into Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, and the US, our global strategy drove total client assets to a record US$41.7 billion and users past 10 million. Singapore, as the Group’s headquarters, remains our largest market in terms of both new and existing clients. Hong Kong’s client assets grew by double digits as of the end of February 2025 compared to the end of 2024. Over the past year, we have rapidly expanded our business, with retail brokerage, institutional brokerage, wealth management, investment banking, and corporate services working in synergy. Beyond retail investors, we continue to earn the trust of high-net-worth and institutional clients, with retail and institutional businesses each now accounting for half of the Group’s total client assets. Looking ahead, we will continue to drive growth through our strategy of expanding markets, products, and services. We aim to meet the diverse needs of individual and institutional investors with broader offerings, fast onboarding, multi-asset trading, and tailored solutions powered by our all-in-one management platform.”
Singapore strengthens leading position with record-high annual trading volume and commission
Hong Kong full-year account openings up 48%, Obtained virtual asset exchange license
In 2024, the Company continued to broaden the reach of its globalisation strategy, increasing overall market share and enhancing brand recognition. Singapore, the Company’s headquarters, further solidified its leading position locally, delivering outstanding performance throughout the year. For the full year 2024, both total trading volume and commission income hit new records, increasing 196% and 66% YoY respectively. Net asset inflows climbed 119% YoY. The fourth quarter set new records as well, with total trading volume and commission income surging 415% and 158% YoY, respectively. Trading activity across stocks, options, and futures hit all-time highs across multiple indicators in Q4. US and Singapore stock trading volumes grew by 165% and 81% YoY, respectively, while US stock options and futures trading volumes increased by 267% and 646% YoY. Alongside these achievements, the Cash Boost trading account—designed specifically for the Singapore market to provide investors with flexible wealth management and efficient trading—doubled its account openings QoQ in the fourth quarter. Launched in partnership with a local licensed institution*, the Tiger BOSS Debit Card—Singapore’s first debit card offering fractional shares as rewards for everyday spending—saw card activations increase by over 30% QoQ during the quarter. To further expand its high-quality client base, Tiger introduced the High-Touch (Agency) Sales Module in November. Through enhanced customer onboarding, seamless trading experience and advanced risk management capabilities, the platform delivers more professional and personalized wealth management services to high-net-worth clients and institutional investors in Singapore, helping them achieve efficient asset allocation and long-term wealth growth.
The Hong Kong market continues to show strong growth momentum, with account openings rising by 48% YoY in 2024. In the fourth quarter, Hong Kong client assets increased by approximately 50% QoQ and surged sixfold YoY. Hong Kong stock trading activity increased significantly during the quarter, with trading orders and volume increasing by 62% and 90% YoY, respectively; US stock options trading volume increased by 80% QoQ. Entering 2025, driven by the recovery of the Hong Kong stock market, total client assets in Hong Kong had already achieved double-digit growth by the end of February compared to the end of 2024. Meanwhile, virtual asset trading by Hong Kong users picked up notably in Q4, with cryptocurrency trading orders doubling QoQ and trading volume increasing fourfold. Recently, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, YAX (Hong Kong) Limited, received Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 7 (automated trading service) licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). As an officially licensed virtual asset trading platform operator in Hong Kong, YAX now offers local clients with a seamless, one-stop asset management experience, providing both custody and trading services for cryptocurrencies. In addition, the Company won multiple prestigious industry accolades in Hong Kong during the fourth quarter. In particular, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group recognized the Company as both “Key Broker Partner 2024” and “Futures and Options Nurturer 2024”. Tiger’s industry leadership was further highlighted at the SGX-Phillip Nova Appreciation and SGX Derivatives Awards, where it was named one of the “Top 5 Chinese Futures Brokers for SGX China Index Derivatives” and one of the “Top 3 Chinese Futures Brokers for SGX Nikkei 225 Index Derivatives.”
In the US, TradeUP delivered strong performance across multiple business areas, maintaining steady growth. In the fourth quarter, supported by an exceptional trading experience, stock trading activity continued to climb, with trading volume from local clients up 38% QoQ. Options trading showed explosive growth, with trading volume and the number of contracts traded increasing by 384% and 215% respectively QoQ, highlighting TradeUP’s competitiveness and strong brand recognition in the options markets. Additionally, through its professional services and a solid market foundation, TradeUP saw a 15% QoQ growth in local customer assets, steadily expanding its market share. Moreover, TradeUP won the “Best Brokerage for Day Trading” at the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its industry-leading position in efficient trading, outstanding execution, and superior user experience.
In Australia, UP Fintech achieved significant growth across key business metrics. During the fourth quarter, new account openings increased 148% YoY, while the number of first-time funded accounts rose 243.6% YoY, nearly doubling QoQ. Total first time funding amount also rose by 253.1% YoY and 151.1% QoQ – underscoring Tiger’s growing recognition and strong momentum in the Australian market. On the product side, A-Share Connect trading is now available in Australia, enabling local investors to easily access high-quality mainland Chinese stocks, further lowering the barriers for international investors to participate in the A-share market. Thanks to its outstanding trading experience and continuous innovation in financial services, the Company was also honored with the title of “Best Trading Platform Australia 2024” at the Global Banking & Finance Awards in the fourth quarter.
In New Zealand, the Company continued to expand its high-quality customer base, achieving strong growth in client assets during the fourth quarter. Total deposits increased by 272.8% YoY and 41.8% QoQ. Meanwhile, trading activity remained buoyant, with the number of trading accounts and total trading volume up by 120.2% and 111% respectively YoY. US stock trading was particularly strong, with orders for US stocks and US stock options up by 188.3% and 153.6% respectively YoY. For the full year 2024, total deposits in the New Zealand market increased 100.3% YoY, while the number of trading accounts and total trading volume grew 102.7% and 108.8% YoY, respectively.
Wealth AUC nearly doubles YoY, Institutional business widely recognized
Hong Kong IPO subscriptions up by over six times QoQ
In the fourth quarter, UP Fintech’s commission income reached US$56 million, up 35.8% QoQ and 154.9% YoY. Interest-related income amounted to US$58.5 million, an increase of 35.7% YoY. In 2024, the Company recorded US$159 million in commission income, up 71.8% YoY, while interest-related income reached US$203 million, a 25.8% YoY increase. The Company continued to enhance the one-stop global investment experience for clients. On the product side, options trading features were further upgraded, now supporting rollover of multi-leg options position, enabling investors to adjust their strategies flexibly based on market trends while improving the safety and efficiency of their capital usage. Additionally, new tools tailored for options sellers, such as Quota Calculator and Positions Calendar, were launched, along with a Top 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) Options leaderboard to help users quickly identify active options on trending stocks. Trading functions also saw improvements. A new “24 hour” trading option was added for US stocks, enabling investors to trade around the clock and better capture market opportunities while managing volatility. In the Wealth Section, our ETF Mall launched a new curated list of beginner-friendly US ETFs across various themes, helping users diversify their portfolios with ease.
Recently, TigerGPT, the industry’s first AI-powered investment assistant, completed a major upgrade, harnessing world-leading AI technology to deliver more accurate, in-depth market insights and support smarter, more efficient decision-making. After the upgrade, weekly user interactions increased by over 1,000%. As of February 2025, TigerGPT has served over 112,000 users globally, with more than 1.17 million conversations completed.
In the fourth quarter, the Hong Kong IPO market experienced explosive growth, with the number of subscribers increasing sixfold from the previous quarter, exceeding the total of the first three quarters of the year. The total amount of subscriptions increased by 4,123.9% QoQ, about 5.5 times the total of the first three quarters. Within the industry, we took the lead by introducing “100x leverage for all” for Hong Kong IPO subscribers. In addition, the Company promoted the “0 interest, 0 commission”** Hong Kong IPO subscription offers, truly maximising investors’ returns.
In the fourth quarter, wealth management assets under custody (AUC) from the retail side rose 98.3% YoY, with the non-money market fund assets and client numbers up 113.8% and 47.7% YoY, respectively. Among all newly funded accounts in Q4, the wealth user penetration rate reached 23%, reflecting strong client recognition of Tiger’s wealth management services. Meanwhile, we continue to enhance Tiger Wealth, upgrading the Notes section with new curated lists such as Trending Focus, Concept Portfolio, Asset Class Tracking and Conservative Focus, while expanding its offerings of complex financial products through additional structured products to meet diverse risk profiles and investment needs. Amid growing interest in Greater China investments, Tiger Wealth introduced a high-performing HKD money market fund managed by a leading Hong Kong fund house to the Singapore market, helping local investors optimize cash yields and liquidity management. In addition, we rolled out more FCN products tailored to the trading preferences of Singapore’s high-net-worth clients, further enriching their investment options.
TradingFront Turnkey Asset Management Platform (TAMP) continues to earn broad recognition from institutional clients through ongoing feature enhancements and high-quality service. The platform focuses on delivering highly customised account solutions, seamless online account opening, and multi-market, multi-asset trading support to help clients diversify their portfolios. In the fourth quarter, TradingFront’s AUC increased 33% QoQ, with the number of fixed investment accounts up 11% QoQ and structured products trading volume rising 66% QoQ. These results further reinforce TradingFront’s strong competitive position in the market.
Ranked fifth in the annual Hong Kong IPO underwriting rankings
ESOP SaaS platform achieved first full-year profitability
In the fourth quarter, our investment banking business participated in 8 US IPO projects, including Pony.ai, WeRide, and FlashEx, further demonstrating Tiger’s deep expertise and growing influence in the US IPO market. At the same time, we underwrote 9 Hong Kong IPOs, including InnoScience, MINIEYE, MGP Beauty and Dmall. With its professional underwriting services and extensive market coverage, Tiger ranked fifth in the Hong Kong stock brokerage ranking for margin financing. In 2024, the Company continued expanding its investment banking business, with the number of underwritings increasing 33% YoY. The Company ranked fifth in the Hong Kong IPO underwriting rankings, completing 32 IPOs over the year.
UP Fintech’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) platform, or UponeShare, added 16 new enterprise clients during the fourth quarter, bringing the total number of serviced enterprises to 613. In 2024, revenue from the ESOP SaaS platform grew 42.1% YoY, achieving annual net profit for the first time. Driven by strong client recognition and a high willingness for long-term cooperation, the Company secured 189 signed orders, with repeat orders accounting for 58.2% of the total and repeat order revenue increasing 140% YoY.
The Company added 11 new enterprise account clients during the quarter, including WeRide and COL, bringing the total number of corporate accounts to 466. During the quarter, the Company also collaborated with Li Auto to broadcast AI Talk, engaging in discussions around AI development to enhance consumer awareness of the brand. Additionally, Tiger partnered with the flagship community program “Real Trading Face to Face”, featuring an in-depth conversation between content creator “Tang Jie” and Cheetah Mobile’s CFO, exploring key highlights of Cheetah Mobile’s AI and robotics business. Furthermore, we organised investor research events for NetEase Youdao and Cheche Technology, providing insights into industry trends, technological innovations, and investment opportunities to support informed decision-making.
*Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd has partnered with a local licensed partner to provide card issuance and account issuing services.
**0 commission for cash subscriptions and subscriptions with 10x leverage or below, and 0 interest on margin financing subscriptions.
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