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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 30th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in CATL, Alibaba, CMB, Xiaomi, Wuxi Apptec, Petrochina.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 30th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in CATL, Alibaba, CMB, Xiaomi, Wuxi Apptec, Petrochina.


HK Short Interest Weekly: CATL, Alibaba, CMB, Xiaomi, Wuxi Apptec, Petrochina

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>The HSCEI index review results for June 2026 will be announced after market close on Friday 22nd May 2026.</li>
<li>In this insight, we have revisited our final expectations for ADDs/DELs and presented our latest capping flow expectations.</li>
<li>We estimate there to be one-way flows of around US$196mn. The capping flow expectations can change until early-June 2026.</li>
</ul>


The HSCEI index review results for June 2026 will be announced after market close on Friday 22nd May 2026.
In this insight, we have revisited our final expectations for ADDs/DELs and presented our latest capping flow expectations.
We estimate there to be one-way flows of around US$196mn. The capping flow expectations can change until early-June 2026.


Quiddity Leaderboard HSCEI Jun26: Announcement Next Week; US$196mn One-Way

Leading Independent Investment Research, Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar

Leading Independent Investment Research

Morningstar, Inc.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which prohibited providing cash survival benefits within the first five years and the use of universal or unit-linked products as a supplement to an underlying insurance policy. Given such an impact, we saw increasing divergence among major insurers depending on their product offerings. Driven by strong growth in renewable premiums, January premium growth…

Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which prohibited providing cash survival benefits within the first five years and the use of universal or unit-linked products as a supplement to an underlying insurance policy. Given such an impact, we saw increasing divergence among major insurers depending on their product offerings. Driven by strong growth in renewable premiums, January premium growth…

January Life Insurance Sales Were Negatively Impacted by Document 134

Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks:  The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being implemented in March 2018 which should force the sector to abandon their high level of illiquid assets and promote “real” NAV-type products. This risk has now morphed into a size where confidence in the financial system could erode quickly. * Watch Your Insurers: Mainland Chinese insurers have 50%-60% of their investment portfolios exposed to the weakest…

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks:  The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being implemented in March 2018 which should force the sector to abandon their high level of illiquid assets and promote “real” NAV-type products. This risk has now morphed into a size where confidence in the financial system could erode quickly. * Watch Your Insurers: Mainland Chinese insurers have 50%-60% of their investment portfolios exposed to the weakest…

China Financials – The Accident About to Happen

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period until the proper controls are installed. In other words, until asset disposals are completed and strategic shareholders have injected enough capital.* Tail Risk: Some of Anbang’s more high profile stakes in mainland China include: China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); SNS Reaal (SRH.NV); Vivat Holdings (VVT.LN); Delta Lloyd banking unit (DL.BB); and Fidea…

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period until the proper controls are installed. In other words, until asset disposals are completed and strategic shareholders have injected enough capital.* Tail Risk: Some of Anbang’s more high profile stakes in mainland China include: China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); SNS Reaal (SRH.NV); Vivat Holdings (VVT.LN); Delta Lloyd banking unit (DL.BB); and Fidea…

China

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Company, Ltd. is an integrated insurance services provider. The Company offers life and property insurance products through its subsidiaries.

China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., (601601 CH)

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China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., (601601 CH)

HK Short Interest Weekly: CATL, Alibaba, CMB, Xiaomi, Wuxi Apptec, Petrochina

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 30th and highlight short interest changes in CATL, Alibaba, CMB,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity Leaderboard HSCEI Jun26: Announcement Next Week; US$196mn One-Way

From 3rd April 2026 close to 8th May 2026 close, the pair suggested in the previous insight would have generated an average return of approximately...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

January Life Insurance Sales Were Negatively Impacted by Document 134

Year-on-year growth in first-year premium sold in January was negative for listed Chinese insurers, given the implementation of document 134 which...

Morningstar, Inc.

China Financials – The Accident About to Happen

* Risk Increasing Within Tier 2 Banks: The 2nd tier banks is looking increasingly vulnerable. Tighter asset management regulations are being...

Thomas J. Monaco

Anbang Group - Snared

* Orchestrated Collapse: The CIRC notified Anbang that it took over the company’s Board and managerial functions for an extendable one year period...

Thomas J. Monaco

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