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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jun 20th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Baba, Chow Tai Fook, Za Online, Cspc Pharma, BOC, Petrochina.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jun 20th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Baba, Chow Tai Fook, Za Online, Cspc Pharma, BOC, Petrochina.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Baba, Chow Tai Fook, Za Online, Cspc Pharma, BOC, Petrochina

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<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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<li>
<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)

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Credit

<ul>
<li>Leasing companies in China can be broadly classified into 2 categories: commercial leasing companies and financial leasing companies.</li>
<li>Financing leasing companies enjoy lower funding costs than that of commercial leasing companies given their more diversified funding channels and more stringent regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Hence, the RV analysis should also be separated between commercial leasing companies and financial leasing companies, factoring in their fundamental differences. </li>
</ul>
Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.


Leasing companies in China can be broadly classified into 2 categories: commercial leasing companies and financial leasing companies.
Financing leasing companies enjoy lower funding costs than that of commercial leasing companies given their more diversified funding channels and more stringent regulatory requirements.
Hence, the RV analysis should also be separated between commercial leasing companies and financial leasing companies, factoring in their fundamental differences. 

Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Initiate Coverage on Chinese Leasing Sector

<ul><li>FEH announced 1H23 results with total revenue up 3.6% YoY and net profit attributable to shareholders up by 8.0% YoY to RMB3.07bn, in line with our forecast.</li><li>The Group’s core financial business rose 5.4% YoY, driving ~60% of total revenue growth over years.</li><li>It was empowered by industrial contributions that primarily incl. 1) operating lease from Horizon CD (+18.0% YoY) and 2) hospital operations under Horizon Healthcare (+16.2% YoY). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FEH announced 1H23 results with total revenue up 3.6% YoY and net profit attributable to shareholders up by 8.0% YoY to RMB3.07bn, in line with our forecast.The Group’s core financial business rose 5.4% YoY, driving ~60% of total revenue growth over years.It was empowered by industrial contributions that primarily incl. 1) operating lease from Horizon CD (+18.0% YoY) and 2) hospital operations under Horizon Healthcare (+16.2% YoY). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Far East Horizon (3360 HK) – 1H23 In-Line: Solid Asset Quality

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

APAC 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

Horizon Construction Development / Equity Capital Markets

Horizon Construction Development (1887128D HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/horizon-construction-development" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35117:1" rel="noopener">Horizon Construction Development (1887128D HK)</a> raised around US$210m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>HCD is an equipment operation service provider in China. It provides services covering the full cycle of projects.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics and valuation.</li>
</ul>



Horizon Construction Development (1887128D HK) raised around US$210m in its Hong Kong IPO.
HCD is an equipment operation service provider in China. It provides services covering the full cycle of projects.
In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics and valuation.


Horizon Construction Dev IPO Trading - Subscription Rates Still Weak, Despite Cornerstone Support

Hong Kong

Far East Horizon is a diversified conglomerate operating across finance and industrial sectors, with core businesses in financial leasing, supply chain finance, and asset investment management. The company also provides industrial services including equipment operation, healthcare, and education. Incorporated in Hong Kong in 2008, its headquarters are located in Hong Kong.

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Far East Horizon (3360 HK)

HK Short Interest Weekly: Baba, Chow Tai Fook, Za Online, Cspc Pharma, BOC, Petrochina

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jun 20th and highlight short interest changes in Baba, Chow Tai Fook, Za...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

Initiate Coverage on Chinese Leasing Sector

Leasing companies in China can be broadly classified into 2 categories: commercial leasing companies and financial leasing companies.

CMB International