Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>KTX expects the SET Index to remain volatile in December 2025, as this period marks a key turning point for several major factors that could influence both global and Thai equities—particularly upcoming policy meetings by major central banks (the Fed, BoJ, ECB, and Thailand’s MPC).</li><li>KTX recommends ADVANC, KBANK, KKP, SCB, and WHAUP for the portfolio.</li><li>We expect the Thai stock market to remain volatile in December 2025, as this period represents a key turning point for several factors that could shape market direction through the rest of 2025 and into early 1Q26.</li></ul>

KTX expects the SET Index to remain volatile in December 2025, as this period marks a key turning point for several major factors that could influence both global and Thai equities—particularly upcoming policy meetings by major central banks (the Fed, BoJ, ECB, and Thailand’s MPC).KTX recommends ADVANC, KBANK, KKP, SCB, and WHAUP for the portfolio.We expect the Thai stock market to remain volatile in December 2025, as this period represents a key turning point for several factors that could shape market direction through the rest of 2025 and into early 1Q26.

Monthly Report: December 2025: Outlook: Volatility During A Turning Point

Asia-ex Japan PM

John Liu

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Global aviation supply continues to suffer from various supply chain disruptions, driving up lease rates and aircraft values and benefiting aircraft lessors, such as BOC Aviation (BOCA) </li>
<li>Although BOCA's interim results were disappointing due to delayed aircraft deliveries, I expect its momentum to recover in 2025, driven by incoming aircraft and lower interest costs. </li>
<li>Stock is trading at 0.9x PB, nearing its historical trough of 0.8x, and offering a decent 5% dividend yield.</li>
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Global aviation supply continues to suffer from various supply chain disruptions, driving up lease rates and aircraft values and benefiting aircraft lessors, such as BOC Aviation (BOCA) 
Although BOCA's interim results were disappointing due to delayed aircraft deliveries, I expect its momentum to recover in 2025, driven by incoming aircraft and lower interest costs. 
Stock is trading at 0.9x PB, nearing its historical trough of 0.8x, and offering a decent 5% dividend yield.


BOC Aviation (2588 HK): Lease Rate Surge to Boost Earnings; Undervalued Stock with 4.5% Div Yield

Global Mobility/Transport, Equity Long-Short

Mohshin Aziz

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<li>An excellent article by Keith Mwanalushi in Aviation Week Network is a must read, here is the link <a href="https://aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/engine-supply-chain-experiences-shifting-pain-points" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points | Aviation Week Network  </a>
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<li>Underpins our thesis that engine issues disrupt aircraft supply, pushing lease rates higher - especially on aircraft coming off leases, and for spare engines </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ftai-aviation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28793:1" rel="noopener">FTAI Aviation (FTAI US)</a> is the prime beneficiary with a portfolio of engines followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aercap-holdings-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28083:1" rel="noopener">AerCap Holdings NV (AER US)</a> with engines and mid-life aircraft coming off leases</li>
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An excellent article by Keith Mwanalushi in Aviation Week Network is a must read, here is the link Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points | Aviation Week Network  

Underpins our thesis that engine issues disrupt aircraft supply, pushing lease rates higher - especially on aircraft coming off leases, and for spare engines 

FTAI Aviation (FTAI US) is the prime beneficiary with a portfolio of engines followed by AerCap Holdings NV (AER US) with engines and mid-life aircraft coming off leases


Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points

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<li>This report explains the nuts and bolts of the aircraft leasing industry in a simple manner, along with its opportunities, risks, and business outlook.  </li>
<li>We are in a golden era, underpinned by strong global traffic recovery, and supply shortage due to technical and manufacturer snafus. Airlines are also increasingly struggling to access credit. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aercap-holdings-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28083:1" rel="noopener">AerCap Holdings NV (AER US)</a> is our top pick on its superior business profile and attractive valuation, the second choice is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boc-aviation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22689:1" rel="noopener">BOC Aviation (2588 HK). </a>
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This report explains the nuts and bolts of the aircraft leasing industry in a simple manner, along with its opportunities, risks, and business outlook.  
We are in a golden era, underpinned by strong global traffic recovery, and supply shortage due to technical and manufacturer snafus. Airlines are also increasingly struggling to access credit. 

AerCap Holdings NV (AER US) is our top pick on its superior business profile and attractive valuation, the second choice is BOC Aviation (2588 HK). 



Aircraft Leasing 101 - Heralding the Golden Era

Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<li>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.</li>
<li>It is the right approach for Singapore – a <em>voluntary</em> best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.</li>
<li>No surprise ratings methodology changes. No <em>en masse</em> upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.</li>
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.
It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.
No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.


Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Hong Kong

BOC Aviation provides direct operating leasing of aircrafts to airlines. The Company offers a range services including structured finance, aircraft remarketing, direct operating leases, and technical services.

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BOC Aviation (2588 HK)

Monthly Report: December 2025: Outlook: Volatility During A Turning Point

KTX expects the SET Index to remain volatile in December 2025, as this period marks a key turning point for several major factors that could...

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