Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

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Street observers&nbsp;are blaming the slow down in visitor traffic from mainland as a result of the pro-democratic Occupy Central,&nbsp;increasing tension between Hongkongers and mainland Chinese, and anti-corruption campaign in China for the weak retail sales in Hong Kong.Would this be a one off event?Behind the scene, however, we think there are three important long term bearish structural trends that will have persistent&nbsp;impact on Hong Kong's tourism industry:&nbsp;<ul><li>We examined how Hong Kong is loosing its attractiveness to mainland Chinese.</li><li>We looked at how&nbsp;it is getting easier for Chinese to explore the world</li><li>We highlight some factors that are deterring Chinese from choosing Hong Kong &nbsp;as their holiday destination</li></ul>

Street observers&nbsp;are blaming the slow down in visitor traffic from mainland as a result of the pro-democratic Occupy Central,&nbsp;increasing tension between Hongkongers and mainland Chinese, and anti-corruption campaign in China for the weak retail sales in Hong Kong.Would this be a one off event?Behind the scene, however, we think there are three important long term bearish structural trends that will have persistent&nbsp;impact on Hong Kong's tourism industry:&nbsp;We examined how Hong Kong is loosing its attractiveness to mainland Chinese.We looked at how&nbsp;it is getting easier for Chinese to explore the worldWe highlight some factors that are deterring Chinese from choosing Hong Kong &nbsp;as their holiday destination

Hong Kong's Future? 3 structural bears for retailer/tourism

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Aussie gold and copper explorer <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gbm-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16326:1" rel="noopener">GBM Resources (GBZ AU)</a> has announced plans to seek a secondary listing in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>GBM has entered a memorandum of understanding with its major shareholder, Wise Walkers Limited, which will fund all listing-related expenses - to be repaid upon a successful listing.</li>
<li>The listing is, ostensibly, to "broaden its investor base"; however <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zijin-gold-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45448:1" rel="noopener">Zijin Gold (2259 HK)</a>'s barnstorming IPO debut probably spurred on this development. </li>
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Aussie gold and copper explorer GBM Resources (GBZ AU) has announced plans to seek a secondary listing in Hong Kong.
GBM has entered a memorandum of understanding with its major shareholder, Wise Walkers Limited, which will fund all listing-related expenses - to be repaid upon a successful listing.
The listing is, ostensibly, to "broaden its investor base"; however Zijin Gold (2259 HK)'s barnstorming IPO debut probably spurred on this development. 


GBM Resources (GBZ AU)'s Proposed Secondary Listing In Hong Kong

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>ETF flows in the Asian region continued their positive momentum during August with Southbound Connect positive again for the week.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stella-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7610:1" rel="noopener">Stella International (1836 HK)</a> will increase its dividends and buybacks after positive earnings surprise. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aia-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14895:1" rel="noopener">AIA Group Ltd (1299 HK)</a> saw a surge in new policies from mainlanders in HK.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lufax-holding-ltd-b751749a-8feb-4b4d-85a7-d99ac0308fe7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40067:1" rel="noopener">Lufax Holding (6623 HK)</a> reported an earnings miss with declining loan volume. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yancoal-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8427:1" rel="noopener">Yancoal Australia (3668 HK)</a> reported a decline of 57% in earnings which was below analysts' estimates.
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ETF flows in the Asian region continued their positive momentum during August with Southbound Connect positive again for the week.

Stella International (1836 HK) will increase its dividends and buybacks after positive earnings surprise. AIA Group Ltd (1299 HK) saw a surge in new policies from mainlanders in HK.


Lufax Holding (6623 HK) reported an earnings miss with declining loan volume. Yancoal Australia (3668 HK) reported a decline of 57% in earnings which was below analysts' estimates.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (August 26)

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amman-mineral-internasional-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39838:1" rel="noopener">Amman Mineral Internasional (1416286D IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23700:1" rel="noopener">Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-industrials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36875:1" rel="noopener">JD Industrials (2231713D CH)</a> IPOs.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inner-mongolia-yitai-coal-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14904:1" rel="noopener">Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Company Ltd (3948 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/estia-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:77:1" rel="noopener">Estia Health (EHE AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>. </li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments - Amman Mineral Internasional (1416286D IJ), Tata Technologies (TATATECH IN), JD Industrials (2231713D CH) IPOs.
Event-Driven developments - Toshiba Corp (6502 JP), Chindata Group (CD US), Eoflow (294090 KS), Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Company Ltd (3948 HK), Estia Health (EHE AU), Origin Energy (ORG AU). 


Weekly Deals Digest (11 Jun) - Toshiba, Chindata, Yitai Coal, Eoflow, Estia, Origin, Amman Mineral

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)</a>'s Board has a Revised Opinion. It has recommended the Offer for reasons which smack of resignation rather than appropriate deliberation. Investors beware.</li>
<li>Given <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-power-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5385:1" rel="noopener">CR Power (836 HK)</a>'s clean energy unit's profitably, a listing should be a significant event, attracting a wide audience, and probably a premium to other listed green energy plays.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a> is unquestionably cheap. But Bain's indicative Offer is not the answer to long-suffering shareholders.</li>
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Toshiba Corp (6502 JP)'s Board has a Revised Opinion. It has recommended the Offer for reasons which smack of resignation rather than appropriate deliberation. Investors beware.
Given CR Power (836 HK)'s clean energy unit's profitably, a listing should be a significant event, attracting a wide audience, and probably a premium to other listed green energy plays.

Chindata Group (CD US) is unquestionably cheap. But Bain's indicative Offer is not the answer to long-suffering shareholders.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, China Resources Power, Chindata, Tian An China

Hong Kong

Allied Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company with diversified operations in property development, property investment, and financial services. It provides mortgage and term loan financing, consumer and SME lending, property rental, and property management. The company also engages in elderly care and healthcare services, and was incorporated in 1972 with its headquarters in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong's Future? 3 structural bears for retailer/tourism

Street observers are blaming the slow down in visitor traffic from mainland as a result of the pro-democratic Occupy Central, increasing tension...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

GBM Resources (GBZ AU)'s Proposed Secondary Listing In Hong Kong

There is no specific/hard catalyst here. I don't have a strong conviction on the underlying ops. But kudos for exploring this avenue - there may...

David Blennerhassett

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (August 26)

ETF flows were again led by China. Stella International reported a surge in earnings and AIA announced new policy growth exceeded expectations....

David Mudd

Weekly Deals Digest (11 Jun) - Toshiba, Chindata, Yitai Coal, Eoflow, Estia, Origin, Amman Mineral

Last week, notable developments occurred in Event-Driven (Toshiba, Yitai, Blackmores, Estia, Origin, Challenger, Golden Energy, Eoflow, Chindata)...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, China Resources Power, Chindata, Tian An China

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

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