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JPM Shifts European Platform View Amidst Economic Divergence
30 Sep
Summary
- J.P. Morgan resumes coverage with a selective stance on European investment platforms.
- TP ICAP, FinecoBank, and Banca Mediolanum receive 'overweight' ratings.
- UK platforms like St. James's Place and Aberdeen Group are downgraded to 'neutral'.
J.P. Morgan has initiated a more selective coverage of European investment platforms and stock exchanges, acknowledging regional economic disparities. The firm reinstated TP ICAP with an 'overweight' rating, anticipating accelerated growth driven by structural factors and operational leverage. Italian platforms FinecoBank and Banca Mediolanum also earned 'overweight' ratings, supported by industry growth, limited competition, and favorable regulations, with positive catalyst watches ahead of third-quarter results.
However, J.P. Morgan adopted a cautious stance on UK platforms. St. James's Place was downgraded to 'neutral' due to anticipated headwinds from higher interest rates and potential tax increases, with lower net flow forecasts. Aberdeen Group also received a 'neutral' rating, reflecting concerns about the challenging UK economic backdrop affecting near-term growth. Quilter maintained its 'overweight' rating.
In the Nordics, online broker Nordnet was upgraded to 'overweight,' benefiting from customer growth. London Stock Exchange Group was resumed at 'overweight,' with J.P. Morgan citing strong operational performance despite potential AI disruption. Avanza Bank was reinstated at 'neutral'.
