Citi‘s Most Read - Financials & FinTech

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Citi‘s Most Read - Financials & FinTech

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Citi's Most Read - Financials & FinTech

June 22 - June 28 29 Jun 2026 07:44:50 ET

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As boundaries increasingly blur between conventional sectors, and as bottom-up +44-20-7500-1400

and top-down analysis converges, Citi Research offers a Super-Sector lens to help

you better understand and take advantage of widespread disruptive trends and

innovation, extending our peer analysis for greater breadth and depth. The

Financials & FinTech Super-Sector consists of the Banks, Insurance, Consumer

Finance, and Diversified Financials sectors. Please find below a collection of our

most impactful recent research in the Financials & FinTech Global Super-Sector –

we hope you find it thought-provoking.

Most Read

Brazil Diversified Banks - Taking a Cautious Stance: ITUB and BPAC Stand Out

We turn more cautious on Brazilian banks as the macro backdrop deteriorates,

with rising asset quality pressures, particularly in consumer credit and

agribusiness. The recent share price de-rating reflects a correction after early-year

rally, a signal that investors are anticipating weaker macro backdrop and asset

quality pressures. We reduce our target price to reflect a higher cost of equity

assumption, driven by the upward shift in the yield curve and expectations of

higher interest rates for longer. We remain selective, with ITUB and BPAC as our

top picks, where we believe consistent execution will pay off and where current

valuations appear dislocated. BBAS and SANB remain our least preferred names.

Gustavo Schroden | Brian Flores, CFA | Arnon Shirazi, CFA

North America Insurance - Brokers and Insurance - Property & Casualty - 2Q

EPS Doesn’t Matter, What Does Is Where Estimates Go from Here