Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Does the underperformance since the recent results announcement provide an opportunity?</li>
<li>While the company strategy is moving in the right direction, the pace of change is slow.</li>
<li>With ownership of Japan Post Bank reduced to below 50%, there is potential change afoot there</li>
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Does the underperformance since the recent results announcement provide an opportunity?
While the company strategy is moving in the right direction, the pace of change is slow.
With ownership of Japan Post Bank reduced to below 50%, there is potential change afoot there


Japan Post Holdings – Waiting for Godot...

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of May 16th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD16,876m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, margin trading position as multiples of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Dena, Rakuten, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Toyota Motor, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of May 16th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD16,876m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, margin trading position as multiples of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Dena, Rakuten, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Toyota Motor, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (May 16th): Dena, Rakuten, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Toyota Motor

Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The story for Japan's banks is multifaceted with several line items working in tandem to support profit and profit delta</li>
<li>Net interest income strength that we see with MUFG, SMFG, Chiba and SBI Sumishin Net Bank can continue, given outlook on loans and pricing</li>
<li>Delta in credit costs is generally benign, allowing good flow through, with a recurring nature of equity trading gains - a unique feature in Japan banking</li>
</ul>


The story for Japan's banks is multifaceted with several line items working in tandem to support profit and profit delta
Net interest income strength that we see with MUFG, SMFG, Chiba and SBI Sumishin Net Bank can continue, given outlook on loans and pricing
Delta in credit costs is generally benign, allowing good flow through, with a recurring nature of equity trading gains - a unique feature in Japan banking


Japan Banks - Net Interest Income, Credit Cost, Trading Gains, All Support Profit

<ul>
<li>The BOJ released its loan officer survey on 21 April which is generally positive for lending demand at firms and eased credit standards (willingness to lend)</li>
<li>Demand for credit over past 3 months for firms, 43 respondents were about the same, 6 were moderately stronger, 1 substantially stronger. No respondents were weaker</li>
<li>Lending policies saw most respondents unchanged, but there were some as 'eased somewhat' and 1 'eased considerably' with no respondents reporting tightening</li>
</ul>


The BOJ released its loan officer survey on 21 April which is generally positive for lending demand at firms and eased credit standards (willingness to lend)
Demand for credit over past 3 months for firms, 43 respondents were about the same, 6 were moderately stronger, 1 substantially stronger. No respondents were weaker
Lending policies saw most respondents unchanged, but there were some as 'eased somewhat' and 1 'eased considerably' with no respondents reporting tightening


Japan - New Loan Officer Survey Is Positive for Lending Growth, for Banks, Underlying Economy

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook</li>
<li>Time to start unpacking your shorts for the summer season</li>
<li>Headlines should not distract from the big picture and provide  trading opportunities </li>
</ul>


A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook
Time to start unpacking your shorts for the summer season
Headlines should not distract from the big picture and provide  trading opportunities 


Japan

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is a holding company established through the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings. As a financial group, the Company provides a variety of financial and investment services including commercial banking, trust banking, international finance, and assets management services.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

Japan Post Holdings – Waiting for Godot...

Underperformance post-results announcement may present opportunity as strategy shifts slowly and ownership of Japan Post Bank changes hands.

Rikki Malik

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (May 16th): Dena, Rakuten, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Toyota Motor

We analyzed JPX margin trading position report for the past week and highlighted margin trading activities in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kawasaki Heavy...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Banks - Net Interest Income, Credit Cost, Trading Gains, All Support Profit

While macro story seems strong and improving for Japan's banks we see at the micro level, there are several line items all working in favor of net...

Daniel Tabbush

Japan - New Loan Officer Survey Is Positive for Lending Growth, for Banks, Underlying Economy

Newly released Loan Officer Survey by BOJ has positive implications for current and forward loan growth, especially to companies. We can also...

Daniel Tabbush

Overview#24 – Exiting No Man’s Land

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. What are bond and currency markets telling us about the equity markets?

Rikki Malik

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Japan Post Holdings – Waiting for Godot...

​Underperformance post-results announcement may present opportunity as strategy shifts slowly and ownership of Japan Post Bank changes hands.

Rikki Malik

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (May 16th): Dena, Rakuten, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Toyota Motor

We analyzed JPX margin trading position report for the past week and highlighted margin trading activities in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kawasaki Heavy...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Banks - Net Interest Income, Credit Cost, Trading Gains, All Support Profit

While macro story seems strong and improving for Japan's banks we see at the micro level, there are several line items all working in favor of net...

Daniel Tabbush

Japan - New Loan Officer Survey Is Positive for Lending Growth, for Banks, Underlying Economy

Newly released Loan Officer Survey by BOJ has positive implications for current and forward loan growth, especially to companies. We can also...

Daniel Tabbush

Overview#24 – Exiting No Man’s Land

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. What are bond and currency markets telling us about the equity markets?

Rikki Malik

Underperformance post-results announcement may present opportunity as strategy shifts slowly and ownership of Japan Post Bank changes hands.