Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach Singapore has maintained.HK is stuffed on several levels – until prices have a significant correction.I think we could write a few tales on Singapore vs Hong Kong:1) SMRT vs HK MTRC… (see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/mtr-66-hk-conviction-sell-thesis" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:7982">MTR (66 HK): Conviction Sell Thesis</a>) and other recent points on the MTRC)2) PSA vs HIT/Hutch and HK Ports…3) Singapore vs HK middle classes, and the oppression of high prices

In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach Singapore has maintained.HK is stuffed on several levels – until prices have a significant correction.I think we could write a few tales on Singapore vs Hong Kong:1) SMRT vs HK MTRC… (see MTR (66 HK): Conviction Sell Thesis) and other recent points on the MTRC)2) PSA vs HIT/Hutch and HK Ports…3) Singapore vs HK middle classes, and the oppression of high prices

The Decline of the Entrepôt Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above the average of the last 5 years. The latest weekly reading is $1,770/40ft container for the composite index, reflecting increases on individual lanes to $1,785 for the Rotterdam-New York index (up $4 this week), $2,210 for the Shanghai-Rotterdam index (up $257 this week) and $2,106 for the Shanghai-Los Angeles index (up $545 this week). On the back of…

In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above the average of the last 5 years. The latest weekly reading is $1,770/40ft container for the composite index, reflecting increases on individual lanes to $1,785 for the Rotterdam-New York index (up $4 this week), $2,210 for the Shanghai-Rotterdam index (up $257 this week) and $2,106 for the Shanghai-Los Angeles index (up $545 this week). On the back of…

Container Shipping - Spot Rates Touch 20-Month High

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

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<li>In the 2016 calendar year, more than 100 companies were involved in share buybacks, with the buyback considerations amounting to S$826 million. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/74" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:74">Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/114" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:114">Oversea Chinese Banking Corp. Limited (OCBC SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/2894" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2894">Global Logistic Properties Ltd (GLP SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/765" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:765">Olam International Ltd (OLAM SP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/22" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22">DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBS SP)</a> ranked highest in terms of buyback consideration value over the calendar year.</li>
<li>More recently, for the month of December 2016, there were a total of 13,915,200 shares…</li>
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In the 2016 calendar year, more than 100 companies were involved in share buybacks, with the buyback considerations amounting to S$826 million. Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA SP), Oversea Chinese Banking Corp. Limited (OCBC SP), Global Logistic Properties Ltd (GLP SP), Olam International Ltd (OLAM SP) and DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBS SP) ranked highest in terms of buyback consideration value over the calendar year.
More recently, for the month of December 2016, there were a total of 13,915,200 shares…


Over 100 Firms Conducted Share Buybacks Totaling S$826M in 2016

Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:<blockquote>USD flattens.  EUR goes to parity first.  China no meaningful rebound. Commodity rally is suspect.  ...But doesn't mean it can't continue. Until proven wrong.  Yet, lows have been made in commodities. </blockquote>I agree with him. And despite some big China upgrades I have seen, I am not biting with new China long positions. There are plenty of better China proxies out there, in my view...In bullet format here are a few…

Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:USD flattens.  EUR goes to parity first.  China no meaningful rebound. Commodity rally is suspect.  ...But doesn't mean it can't continue. Until proven wrong.  Yet, lows have been made in commodities. I agree with him. And despite some big China upgrades I have seen, I am not biting with new China long positions. There are plenty of better China proxies out there, in my view...In bullet format here are a few…

2017 Dollar/Cyclicals/Shipping/Stocks in Bullets

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

With Korea warped by the Choi Soon Shil scandal, investors are already looking ahead. Although it is yet unclear how the Choi Soon Shil scandal will play out, there is a high probability that the Korean people, with the approval of the National Assembly, may decide to select a new Korean President sometime in 1H17. There are three major candidates that could become the next Korean President, including Moon Jae-In, Ban Ki-Moon, and Lee Jae-Myung. <div class="content-highlight">Currently, we believe that at this point, Moon Jae…</div>

With Korea warped by the Choi Soon Shil scandal, investors are already looking ahead. Although it is yet unclear how the Choi Soon Shil scandal will play out, there is a high probability that the Korean people, with the approval of the National Assembly, may decide to select a new Korean President sometime in 1H17. There are three major candidates that could become the next Korean President, including Moon Jae-In, Ban Ki-Moon, and Lee Jae-Myung. Currently, we believe that at this point, Moon Jae…

Moon Jae In, Ban Ki Moon, Lee Jae Myung - Who Will Become the Next Korean President?

Singapore

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is a multinational enterprise with a portfolio of businesses focused on the Asia-Pacific region. The Group's activities include financial services, supermarkets, consumer marketing, engineering and construction, automobile trading, insurance broking, property investment, and hotels.

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The Decline of the Entrepôt Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers

In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach...

Charles De Trenck

Container Shipping - Spot Rates Touch 20-Month High

In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

2017 Dollar/Cyclicals/Shipping/Stocks in Bullets

Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:USD flattens. EUR goes to parity first. China no meaningful...

Charles De Trenck

Moon Jae In, Ban Ki Moon, Lee Jae Myung - Who Will Become the Next Korean President?

With Korea warped by the Choi Soon Shil scandal, investors are already looking ahead. Although it is yet unclear how the Choi Soon Shil scandal...

Douglas Kim

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The Decline of the Entrepôt Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers

In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach...

Charles De Trenck

Container Shipping - Spot Rates Touch 20-Month High

In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Over 100 Firms Conducted Share Buybacks Totaling S$826M in 2016

In the 2016 calendar year, more than 100 companies were involved in share buybacks, with the buyback considerations amounting to S$826 million....

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

2017 Dollar/Cyclicals/Shipping/Stocks in Bullets

Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:USD flattens. EUR goes to parity first. China no meaningful...

Charles De Trenck

Moon Jae In, Ban Ki Moon, Lee Jae Myung - Who Will Become the Next Korean President?

With Korea warped by the Choi Soon Shil scandal, investors are already looking ahead. Although it is yet unclear how the Choi Soon Shil scandal...

Douglas Kim