Asean-focused. Ex-Head of Thai Research

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Asean (Thailand) Focused Independent Research

M Corp Review

M Corp is led by Athaporn Arayasantiparb who served as Head of Research for UOB and ANZ in Thailand and was an award-winning telecoms analyst at UBS in 2010 (AsiaMoney Thailand category) and Regional Strategist for DMG in Singapore. Prior to that, he also served as Kasikornbank credit analyst and scholar. He has a total work experience of 17 years, of which 14 were in research and 4 in research management roles. He started his career as an engineer for PTT and currently manages family investments. He holds an MBA from Stern (NYU) and CFA Charter since 2006. Apart from IPO Radar, which focuses on future listings, MCorp Review also provides six on-going thematic series ranked by frequency in descending order, namely: 1) Silicon Stories (technology) 2) Sathorn Series (financial services) 3) Thai-Coons (billionaire origin stories) 4) Reality Check (data-driven, investigative) 5) Thai Media Spotlight; and 6) Thai Macro Watch (global market drivers).

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>Last year, ICN turned out to be one of the best performing IPOs in Thailand =&gt; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/ipo-radar-icn-nokia-siemens-best-buddy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:12628">IPO Radar: ICN, Nokia Siemens' Best Buddy</a>. They are simply one of many in this segment. In this review, we highlight one of Thailand's most volatile (and in some cases, most expensive) sectors. In fact, the word contractor, when applied to the local players, is a bit misleading, since most of them are <em><strong>subcontractors</strong></em>to foreign technology leaders, and their work is labor-oriented in full-scale network deployment…</p>

Last year, ICN turned out to be one of the best performing IPOs in Thailand =&gt; IPO Radar: ICN, Nokia Siemens' Best Buddy. They are simply one of many in this segment. In this review, we highlight one of Thailand's most volatile (and in some cases, most expensive) sectors. In fact, the word contractor, when applied to the local players, is a bit misleading, since most of them are subcontractorsto foreign technology leaders, and their work is labor-oriented in full-scale network deployment…

Telecom Review (August 2018): The Connected World of Thai Network Contractors

<p>Recently, <em>MCorp Review</em> listened to a talk by E8 Consulting on <strong>open source</strong> and its applications in building fintech platforms and developing investing strategies and found it quite interesting. Firstly, they defined open source and explained why it was so useful. Typically, open source is free and bound by certain license terms; it allows various users to change the source code and develop commercial applications for it. Probably, the best example of this is how Bloomberg terminals, a highly…</p>

Recently, MCorp Review listened to a talk by E8 Consulting on open source and its applications in building fintech platforms and developing investing strategies and found it quite interesting. Firstly, they defined open source and explained why it was so useful. Typically, open source is free and bound by certain license terms; it allows various users to change the source code and develop commercial applications for it. Probably, the best example of this is how Bloomberg terminals, a highly…

<p>Over the next five years, a lot of things will continue to change. In this review, we highlight five possible trends and two Thai stocks each that would benefit (or be adversely affected) by them, namely: 1) an ageing society; 2) higher concentration of wealth; 3) driverless cars for ride hailing; 4) increasing fintech adoption by incumbents; and 5) a decline in both labor cost and commodity prices.</p><p>We may have discussed most of these themes before, though we've never put them in one place. As they say in investing, gotta watch where the puck is going, not where it is.</p>

Over the next five years, a lot of things will continue to change. In this review, we highlight five possible trends and two Thai stocks each that would benefit (or be adversely affected) by them, namely: 1) an ageing society; 2) higher concentration of wealth; 3) driverless cars for ride hailing; 4) increasing fintech adoption by incumbents; and 5) a decline in both labor cost and commodity prices.We may have discussed most of these themes before, though we've never put them in one place. As they say in investing, gotta watch where the puck is going, not where it is.

<p>During the weekend, we attended a presentation by Vacharapong Potjaneenont, who is Manager for Strategy &amp; Business Development of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/214" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:214:1">Siam Commercial Bank Pub Co (SCB TB)</a>, and we found it pretty interesting. Basically, his view is that fintech has been around since the 50s, and in his view, we are on the third wave...There's something with the number three. I recall someone else (maybe Microsoft CEO Nadella) saying we are on the third Industrial or Digital Revolution. Well, let's just indulge the…</p>

During the weekend, we attended a presentation by Vacharapong Potjaneenont, who is Manager for Strategy &amp; Business Development of Siam Commercial Bank Pub Co (SCB TB), and we found it pretty interesting. Basically, his view is that fintech has been around since the 50s, and in his view, we are on the third wave...There's something with the number three. I recall someone else (maybe Microsoft CEO Nadella) saying we are on the third Industrial or Digital Revolution. Well, let's just indulge the…

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Equity Bottom-Up

Advanced Information Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

<div><div><div><p>AIT delivered solid 1H21 earnings growth momentum YoY thanks to strong top-line growth. Our full-year forecast remains intact, secured by a healthy backlog. Its appealing dividend yield of nearly 8% over the next twelve months prompts us to maintain a Buy rating.</p></div></div></div>

AIT delivered solid 1H21 earnings growth momentum YoY thanks to strong top-line growth. Our full-year forecast remains intact, secured by a healthy backlog. Its appealing dividend yield of nearly 8% over the next twelve months prompts us to maintain a Buy rating.

Company Update: Advanced Information Technology Plc.

Thailand

Advanced Information Technology Public Company Limited provides integrated information and communication technology (ICT) services and solutions. The company specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining computer systems and communication networks, offering turnkey projects that include hardware, software, and network equipment. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the company was founded in 1992.

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Telecom Review (August 2018): The Connected World of Thai Network Contractors

Last year, ICN turned out to be one of the best performing IPOs in Thailand => IPO Radar: ICN, Nokia Siemens' Best Buddy. They are simply one of...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

EB on Open Source & Investing

Recently, MCorp Review listened to a talk by E8 Consulting on open source and its applications in building fintech platforms and developing...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Five Big Ideas for the Next Five Years

Over the next five years, a lot of things will continue to change. In this review, we highlight five possible trends and two Thai stocks each that...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Silicon Sequel: SCB on Fintech

During the weekend, we attended a presentation by Vacharapong Potjaneenont, who is Manager for Strategy & Business Development of Siam...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Company Update: Advanced Information Technology Plc.

Solid earnings momentum, appealing yield, AIT delivered solid 1H21 earnings growth momentum YoY thanks to strong top-line growth.

Krungthai XSpring

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