Weak Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow and OCF deficits undermine internal funding for capex, platform upgrades, or balance sheet cushions. Over 2–6 months this can force reliance on external financing, constrain strategic initiatives, and heighten liquidity risk in stressed markets.
Declining Revenue And EPSNegative top‑line and steep EPS contraction point to pressure on core business profitability and/or higher costs. If persistent, this harms reinvestment capacity, weakens margins and could reduce competitiveness in client acquisition and product distribution over the medium term.
Relatively High Total LiabilitiesElevated total liabilities raise leverage and refinancing sensitivity for a brokerage exposed to market cycles. Higher liabilities limit capital allocation flexibility, increase interest and counterparty risks, and can strain regulatory capital buffers during downturns.