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Headline Developments China has likened online computer games to opium, causing shares in Tencent (700.HK) and NetEase (9999.HK) to drop 10% and 15% respectively.  The article, which appeared in state-run Economic Information Daily (before being removed), said more than half of China’s children were nearsighted and online games affects their education; adding that gaming addiction is widespread and could negatively impact their growth.

Headline Developments China has likened online computer games to opium, causing shares in Tencent (700.HK) and NetEase (9999.HK) to drop 10% and 15% respectively.  The article, which appeared in state-run Economic Information Daily (before being removed), said more than half of China’s children were nearsighted and online games affects their education; adding that gaming addiction is widespread and could negatively impact their growth.

Forensic Analyst

Jason Yap, CFA

The BNPL industry witnessed unfettered growth in recent years and Apple's latest foray into this space further validates the immense potential of this industry.  Yet, the BNPL industry's rapid growth has far outpaced the development of relevant regulations and risk management protocols and processes and led to market concerns of a debt fuelled spending binge.  Further, certain questionable business practices have recently been placed under the spotlight.  This article examines the BNPL's industry practices versus traditional lenders and its ESG credentials, and explains why the BNPL industry needs to come under greater regulation.

The BNPL industry witnessed unfettered growth in recent years and Apple's latest foray into this space further validates the immense potential of this industry.  Yet, the BNPL industry's rapid growth has far outpaced the development of relevant regulations and risk management protocols and processes and led to market concerns of a debt fuelled spending binge.  Further, certain questionable business practices have recently been placed under the spotlight.  This article examines the BNPL's industry practices versus traditional lenders and its ESG credentials, and explains why the BNPL industry needs to come under greater regulation. 

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zip-co-ltd-3708706d-4978-4e29-acbc-d9702b971da9" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29126:1" rel="noopener">Zip (ZIP AU)</a> plans to raise around US$145m in order to repay its outstanding debt.</li>
<li>The company has undertaken a number of deals in the past and has a mixed track record.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
</ul>



Zip (ZIP AU) plans to raise around US$145m in order to repay its outstanding debt.
The company has undertaken a number of deals in the past and has a mixed track record.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


ZIP Placement - Worth a Small Punt, at Best

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 INDEX</a>  has been stuck in the 7000-7400 range for 16 weeks until last week when it briefly pierced the upper range (but closed the week at 7403).</li>
<li>This WEEKLY trend pattern can lead to a multi-week rally when it rises for =&gt; + 3 weeks in a row (it's a pattern that can include momentum trades).</li>
<li>The index is at a make-it-or-break-it junction: either it starts to trend higher towards the previous peak (7567, January 2023), or it will pullback into the 7000-7400 range.</li>
</ul>


The S&amp;P/ASX 200 INDEX  has been stuck in the 7000-7400 range for 16 weeks until last week when it briefly pierced the upper range (but closed the week at 7403).
This WEEKLY trend pattern can lead to a multi-week rally when it rises for =&gt; + 3 weeks in a row (it's a pattern that can include momentum trades).
The index is at a make-it-or-break-it junction: either it starts to trend higher towards the previous peak (7567, January 2023), or it will pullback into the 7000-7400 range.


EQD | S&P/​ASX200 WEEKLY Make-It-Or-Break-It

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/net-protections-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35162:1" rel="noopener">Net Protections (7383 JP)</a>, a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO in Dec 2021.</li>
<li>As per Yano Research, it had 40% market share in the domestic BNPL market for B2C transactions.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry on 9th Dec 2022.</li>
</ul>



Net Protections (7383 JP), a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO in Dec 2021.
As per Yano Research, it had 40% market share in the domestic BNPL market for B2C transactions.
In this note, we will talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry on 9th Dec 2022.


Net Protections Holding IPO Lock-Up - PE Owner Is Free to Shed Its Remaining Stake

Australia

Afterpay Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides online post-payment services including processing, transaction management, invoicing and collection, and covering default risk. Afterpay Holdings serves customers in Australia.

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Afterpay Holdings (AFY AU)

Weekly Innovation Review (WIRE) #43

Headline Developments: China has likened online computer games to opium, causing shares in Tencent (700.HK) and NetEase (9999.HK) to drop 10% and...

Granite Bay Capital

BNPL Industry Through an ESG Lens

The BNPL industry witnessed unfettered growth and far outpaced relevant regulations and protocols, leading to market concerns. This article...

Jason Yap, CFA

ZIP Placement - Worth a Small Punt, at Best

Zip (ZIP AU) plans to raise around US$145m in order to repay its outstanding debt. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal...

Sumeet Singh

EQD | S&P/ASX200 WEEKLY Make-It-Or-Break-It

The SP/ASX 200 may rise another 2-3 weeks but it's OVERBOUGHT WEEKLY: read the MRM's next resistance levels and probability of trend reversal for...

Nico Rosti

Net Protections Holding IPO Lock-Up - PE Owner Is Free to Shed Its Remaining Stake

Net Protections, a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO in...

Sumeet Singh

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Weekly Innovation Review (WIRE) #43

Headline Developments: China has likened online computer games to opium, causing shares in Tencent (700.HK) and NetEase (9999.HK) to drop 10% and...

Granite Bay Capital

BNPL Industry Through an ESG Lens

The BNPL industry witnessed unfettered growth and far outpaced relevant regulations and protocols, leading to market concerns. This article...

Jason Yap, CFA

ZIP Placement - Worth a Small Punt, at Best

Zip (ZIP AU) plans to raise around US$145m in order to repay its outstanding debt. In this note, we talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal...

Sumeet Singh

EQD | S&P/​ASX200 WEEKLY Make-It-Or-Break-It

The SP/ASX 200 may rise another 2-3 weeks but it's OVERBOUGHT WEEKLY: read the MRM's next resistance levels and probability of trend reversal for...

Nico Rosti

Net Protections Holding IPO Lock-Up - PE Owner Is Free to Shed Its Remaining Stake

Net Protections, a buy now pay later service provider, raised around US$570m via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares in its Japan IPO in...

Sumeet Singh

EQD | S&P/ASX200 WEEKLY Make-It-Or-Break-It