ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> booked a solid set of results for 3Q2024, which saw new booking rebond 19% MoM and total net receivable increase with improved credit quality.</li>
<li>Management highlights the cost of credit is close to a new normal as it starts to grow receivables more aggressively and the collaboration with GoTo has started to gain traction. </li>
<li>4Q2024 should see further momentum on growth and credit costs and right-offs should also improve with momentum established to drive loan growth into the mid-teens in 2025. Valuations remain attractive. </li>
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BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) booked a solid set of results for 3Q2024, which saw new booking rebond 19% MoM and total net receivable increase with improved credit quality.
Management highlights the cost of credit is close to a new normal as it starts to grow receivables more aggressively and the collaboration with GoTo has started to gain traction. 
4Q2024 should see further momentum on growth and credit costs and right-offs should also improve with momentum established to drive loan growth into the mid-teens in 2025. Valuations remain attractive. 


BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - On the Apex of the Turn

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/berli-jucker-public-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3685:1" rel="noopener">Berli Jucker</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/catur-sentosa-adiprana-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18671:1" rel="noopener">Catur Sentosa Adiprana Tbk (CSAP IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lippo-karawaci-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3121:1" rel="noopener">Lippo Karawaci,</a>  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/silverlake-axis-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14150:1" rel="noopener">Silverlake Axis</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nsl-ltd-singapore" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12666:1" rel="noopener">NSL Ltd (NSL SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mr-diy-holding-thailand" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43926:1" rel="noopener">DIY Holding (Thailand)</a>.</li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on Indonesia Strategy, and insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sri-trang-gloves-thailand-pcl-6b5341fe-4d93-483e-9cb0-d5d833cdc53e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29141:1" rel="noopener">Sri Trang Gloves Thailand (STGT TB)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/petrovietnam-oil-corporation-pv-oil" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43954:1" rel="noopener">PetroVietnam Oil (OIL VN)</a>, </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Berli Jucker, Catur Sentosa Adiprana Tbk (CSAP IJ), Lippo Karawaci,  Silverlake Axis, NSL Ltd (NSL SP), and DIY Holding (Thailand).
There was also a macro insight on Indonesia Strategy, and insights on Sri Trang Gloves Thailand (STGT TB), and PetroVietnam Oil (OIL VN), 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma  - Berli Jucker, CSAP, and Silverlake Asia

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk PT / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo Gojek Tokopedia</a> together with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding</a> announced a strategic partnership that locks the latter in for the next 5-years, with GOTO committing to utilising Alibaba Cloud.</li>
<li>This move lifts a significant share price overhang and should provide GOTO with both cost benefits and AI capabilities cementing and aligning the interests of the two companies. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ)</a> continues to move the needle on its progress towards adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 4Q2024 led by product-led initiatives. </li>
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GoTo Gojek Tokopedia together with Alibaba Group Holding announced a strategic partnership that locks the latter in for the next 5-years, with GOTO committing to utilising Alibaba Cloud.
This move lifts a significant share price overhang and should provide GOTO with both cost benefits and AI capabilities cementing and aligning the interests of the two companies. 

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ) continues to move the needle on its progress towards adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 4Q2024 led by product-led initiatives. 


GoTo Gojek Tokopedia(GOTO IJ) - Lifting Clouds

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<li>In this edition, we look at OVO and Superbank in Indonesia and how they will coexist, and SCG Packaging as it increases its Indonesia exposure through Fajar Surya.</li>
<li>We also look at the implications of the recent gig worker protests in Indonesia and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telekomunikasi-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1051:1" rel="noopener">Telekomunikasi Indonesia</a>'s increasing focus on data centres and a strategic investor there.</li>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
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In this edition, we look at OVO and Superbank in Indonesia and how they will coexist, and SCG Packaging as it increases its Indonesia exposure through Fajar Surya.
We also look at the implications of the recent gig worker protests in Indonesia and Telekomunikasi Indonesia's increasing focus on data centres and a strategic investor there.
CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - OVO & Superbank, SCG Packaging in Indonesia, Gig Revolt, and Data Centres

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ)</a> adopted a cautious stance to new bookings in 2Q2024 given domestic and geopolitical risks but total receivables remained steady as did credit costs.</li>
<li>The company remained focused on non-dealer 4W financing, increased heavy equipment, and reduced 2W exposure, with a move towards dealer-used 4W financial and generally loans with higher value collateral. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bfi-finance-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8447:1" rel="noopener">BFIN</a> maintains solid funding from banks at a lower cost than its peers and it is expected to start to move to higher-yielding assets in 2H2024. Valuations remain attractive.</li>
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BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) adopted a cautious stance to new bookings in 2Q2024 given domestic and geopolitical risks but total receivables remained steady as did credit costs.
The company remained focused on non-dealer 4W financing, increased heavy equipment, and reduced 2W exposure, with a move towards dealer-used 4W financial and generally loans with higher value collateral. 

BFIN maintains solid funding from banks at a lower cost than its peers and it is expected to start to move to higher-yielding assets in 2H2024. Valuations remain attractive.


BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - On the Cusp of a Turn

Indonesia

PT Bank Jago Tbk operates as a commercial bank. The Bank offers savings account, loans, insurance, currentcy exchange, money transfer, and credit services. Bank Jago serves consumer in Indonesia.

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Bank Jago Tbk PT (ARTO IJ)

BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - On the Apex of the Turn

BFI Finance Indonesia booked a solid set of results for 3Q2024, with new bookings rebonding 19% MoM and total net receivable increase with improved...

Angus Mackintosh

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Berli Jucker, CSAP, and Silverlake Asia

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia(GOTO IJ) - Lifting Clouds

Alibaba's agreement to lock up its GOTO stake for 5 years in exchange for using Alibaba Cloud services lifts a share price overhang, aligning...

Angus Mackintosh

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - OVO & Superbank, SCG Packaging in Indonesia, Gig Revolt, and Data Centres

In this edition, we look at OVO and Superbank in Indonesia and how they will coexist, and SCG Packaging as it increases its Indonesia exposure...

Angus Mackintosh

BFI Finance Indonesia (BFIN IJ) - On the Cusp of a Turn

BFIN maintains solid funding from banks at a lower cost than its peers and it is expected to start to move to higher-yielding assets in 2H2024....

Angus Mackintosh

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