Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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The global economic impact of COVID-19 deepened in April, with many countries now expected to see GDP contract in 2020. That said, credit and equity markets were buoyed by central bank stimulus and more positive headlines on the pandemic. This month, we consider the effect of this unprecedented event on the investor psyche, which could heighten risk aversion for some time and weigh heavily on Asian HY corporate credit. We also present a trade idea for Chinese property bonds, where we see promise amid the current uncertainty. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  The global economic impact of COVID-19 deepened in April, with many countries now expected to see GDP contract in 2020. That said, credit and equity markets were buoyed by central bank stimulus and more positive headlines on the pandemic. This month, we consider the effect of this unprecedented event on the investor psyche, which could heighten risk aversion for some time and weigh heavily on Asian HY corporate credit. We also present a trade idea for Chinese property bonds, where we see promise amid the current uncertainty.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - Impact Of COVID-19 On Investment Strategy - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of April includes a summary of our recommendations. The report also features relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

  The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of April includes a summary of our recommendations. The report also features relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - April 2020 - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-27942'>Agility</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-28320'>Azure Power Global Ltd</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-6159'>China SCE</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-8108'>Hopson Development</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-3474'>Yuzhou Properties Co</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.AgilityAzure Power Global LtdChina SCEHopson DevelopmentYuzhou Properties Co

Morning Views Asia: Agility, Azure Power Global Ltd, China SCE, Hopson Development

The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These twin shocks are posing unprecedented challenges to the Asian HY market. Against this backdrop, we look at recent developments in China, where the pandemic began and where the economy seems to be returning to normal. We also evaluate the liquidity of each name in our coverage universe, in view of the uncertainties that prevail with respect to the macro and business-specific impact of the current situation. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks and discussing specific areas of interest in the â€œIn-Focusâ€‌ section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These twin shocks are posing unprecedented challenges to the Asian HY market. Against this backdrop, we look at recent developments in China, where the pandemic began and where the economy seems to be returning to normal. We also evaluate the liquidity of each name in our coverage universe, in view of the uncertainties that prevail with respect to the macro and business-specific impact of the current situation.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks and discussing specific areas of interest in the â€œIn-Focusâ€‌ section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - COVID-19 And Oil Shock Update (March 2020) - Lucror Analytics

Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Chuanyi Zhou

Credit Analyst

Hopsonâ€™s FY 2019 results were in line with our expectations. The top-line increase was sound, given the recovery in contracted sales growth over the past two years. The healthy contracted sales in FY 2019 have set a solid base for revenue recognition. However, the property delivery pace couldآ slow given the disruptionsآ to construction works amid theآ COVID-19 pandemic. Other effects ofآ the outbreak include weaker contracted sales, and a reduction in rental and management fees. Hopsonâ€™s borrowings were elevated in FY 2019آ as more bank loans were raised to fulfil construction needs, with the company returning to the offshore bondآ market as well, issuing new Notes. This raisedآ the financing costs this year, while recurring income could be negatively impacted.

  Hopsonâ€™s FY 2019 results were in line with our expectations. The top-line increase was sound, given the recovery in contracted sales growth over the past two years. The healthy contracted sales in FY 2019 have set a solid base for revenue recognition. However, the property delivery pace couldآ slow given the disruptionsآ to construction works amid theآ COVID-19 pandemic. Other effects ofآ the outbreak include weaker contracted sales, and a reduction in rental and management fees.   Hopsonâ€™s borrowings were elevated in FY 2019آ as more bank loans were raised to fulfil construction needs, with the company returning to the offshore bondآ market as well, issuing new Notes. This raisedآ the financing costs this year, while recurring income could be negatively impacted. 

Hopson - Earnings Flash - FY 2019 Results - Lucror Analytics

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Hopson Development Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, develops, manages and invests in properties in China. The Company also operates residential property, commercial property, hotels, tourism and property management.

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Asia HY Monthly - Impact Of COVID-19 On Investment Strategy - Lucror Analytics

The global economic impact of COVID-19 deepened in April, with many countries now expected to see GDP contract in 2020. That said, credit and...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - April 2020 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of April includes a summary of our recommendations. The report also features relative-value...

Lucror Analytics

Morning Views Asia: Agility, Azure Power Global Ltd, China SCE, Hopson Development

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - COVID-19 And Oil Shock Update (March 2020) - Lucror Analytics

The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These...

Lucror Analytics

Hopson - Earnings Flash - FY 2019 Results - Lucror Analytics

Hopsonâ€™s FY 2019 results were in line with our expectations. The top-line increase was sound, given the recovery in contracted sales growth over...

Lucror Analytics

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