Asean-focused. Ex-Head of Thai Research

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

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We examine the unlikely, but not non-existent, chance of the Democrats winning the next general elections in 2017. If the Democrats win the elections, we think those with close ties to them, such as the banks and True Corp could benefit somewhat. Rubber company STA should also be a beneficiary, given its ties to the South (the Democrat's most loyal voter base. We are less confident on construction. Though the swing vote party's presence bodes well for STEC, we do not believe the Democrats will be as proactive on infrastructure spending as the military given their natural caution, but we believe Democrat governments are rational and best for the long run, if unexciting in the short term.Companies with links to Thaksin will naturally lose out, since no government is 100% impartial. The pro-Thaksin faction has links to the Intuch and some property companies such as SC Asset. BEC World, Samart, and Jasmine also belongs to long-time (and loyal) Thaksin allies, and we would be cautious on these names if the Democrats win.

We examine the unlikely, but not non-existent, chance of the Democrats winning the next general elections in 2017. If the Democrats win the elections, we think those with close ties to them, such as the banks and True Corp could benefit somewhat. Rubber company STA should also be a beneficiary, given its ties to the South (the Democrat's most loyal voter base. We are less confident on construction. Though the swing vote party's presence bodes well for STEC, we do not believe the Democrats will be as proactive on infrastructure spending as the military given their natural caution, but we believe Democrat governments are rational and best for the long run, if unexciting in the short term.Companies with links to Thaksin will naturally lose out, since no government is 100% impartial. The pro-Thaksin faction has links to the Intuch and some property companies such as SC Asset. BEC World, Samart, and Jasmine also belongs to long-time (and loyal) Thaksin allies, and we would be cautious on these names if the Democrats win.

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Independent equity research on GEM Markets

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Starting in early 2016 a number of key risks to the global economy began to improve, easing downside risks to the global economy.While Emerging Markets most exposed to these key risks have started to adjust for this development other major asset groups have not.In this Special Insights Report we outline a trade to take advantage of this anomaly.

Starting in early 2016 a number of key risks to the global economy began to improve, easing downside risks to the global economy.While Emerging Markets most exposed to these key risks have started to adjust for this development other major asset groups have not.In this Special Insights Report we outline a trade to take advantage of this anomaly.

Some Markets Have Priced in Easing Global Risks and Some Not Yet - How to Profit

Chart based progressive global trading strategies, Chart Partners

Thomas Schroeder

Chart based progressive global trading strategies

Chart Partners

Chart Partners objective is to discover medium-term cycle turns and profit opportunities before they unfold, within structural trends while preserving capital with clear degrees of risk. We have real return ideas. 

Markets are dynamic and trading systems must reflect this. It is crucial to determine underlying correlations and lead-lag relationships within global markets and the impact on linked instruments. Our weekly Chartonics product gives you short-term trading strategies that can be applied within the medium and longer term macro trends that are mapped out in our strategy updates. 

Our methodology fuses global market variables and isolates drivers in trends. We specialize in FX, index trade in NY and Asia with a focus on Asian stocks. 

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Chartonics FX webcast Sunday 21 August 2016FX trades and dollar bounce targetsTo view click on this link: <a href="http://www.screencast.com/t/Q62bBpWHRaq" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.screencast.com/t/Q62bBpWHRaq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1472091338782000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNs2pB-fgJB3yUwMgXZFoZrmW2lQ">http://www.screencast.com/t/Q62bBpWHRaq</a> 9:09 min.<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/012/125/original/CPG%20FRONT%20COVER.png?1472005019" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="12125"><figcaption class="figcaption">FX webcast</figcaption></figure> DXY slide from 96.50 met 94.40 which was a level just above 94.10 support, revised our support level and dollar bounce call. 95.30 immediate resistance is the level to challenge with a bigger barrier back at 96.50. Rising pattern implies a MT rise to 98.50 barring a break below 94.00 (would induce a weaker USD). Macro support…

Chartonics FX webcast Sunday 21 August 2016FX trades and dollar bounce targetsTo view click on this link: http://www.screencast.com/t/Q62bBpWHRaq 9:09 min.FX webcast DXY slide from 96.50 met 94.40 which was a level just above 94.10 support, revised our support level and dollar bounce call. 95.30 immediate resistance is the level to challenge with a bigger barrier back at 96.50. Rising pattern implies a MT rise to 98.50 barring a break below 94.00 (would induce a weaker USD). Macro support…

Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

At Centennial Asia Advisors, we tell it like it is. We have no vested interests, no need for a China wall, and no reason to skew our outlook any other way. With over 30 years experience covering Asia’s political economy, you can be sure our conclusions and analyses are based on the unadulterated facts. Through years of fine-tuning our research methodologies, we deliver a quality of macroeconomic analysis few other houses can match.

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<ul><li>Thailand’s economy strengthened further as fiscal expenditures and robust tourism supported growth. However, the continuation of external headwinds means that exports remain weak and likely contractionary in 2016. Private investment is also languid as businesses hold off on capital expenditures in light of the political flux.</li><li>While the referendum went smoothly and the draft charter was approved, there is near-term stability without a longer-term resolution of deep-seated issues. Voting patterns in the referendum reflects regional divides as reconciliation efforts fall flat.</li><li>The long-term political outlook is also murky with the confluence of the looming royal succession, reluctance of the junta leaders to relinquish political power, tussle in the Buddhist Sangha and the frequent changes in the top leadership of the military.</li></ul>

Thailand’s economy strengthened further as fiscal expenditures and robust tourism supported growth. However, the continuation of external headwinds means that exports remain weak and likely contractionary in 2016. Private investment is also languid as businesses hold off on capital expenditures in light of the political flux.While the referendum went smoothly and the draft charter was approved, there is near-term stability without a longer-term resolution of deep-seated issues. Voting patterns in the referendum reflects regional divides as reconciliation efforts fall flat.The long-term political outlook is also murky with the confluence of the looming royal succession, reluctance of the junta leaders to relinquish political power, tussle in the Buddhist Sangha and the frequent changes in the top leadership of the military.

Thailand: Questions Remain over Long-Term Political Outlook

This is the first of our 4-part (initially) series on financial services and related themes, such as interest rates. In the subsequent installments, we discuss: 1) Thai banks under regulatory headwinds (PromptPay &amp; deposit guarantee removals); 2) investment banks, brokers, and non-bank financiers in an age of declining fees and low interest; and 3) insurance stocks, using some of the things we read about from this uber-expensive book by McKinsey. We hope you enjoy this new series by the MCorp…

This is the first of our 4-part (initially) series on financial services and related themes, such as interest rates. In the subsequent installments, we discuss: 1) Thai banks under regulatory headwinds (PromptPay &amp; deposit guarantee removals); 2) investment banks, brokers, and non-bank financiers in an age of declining fees and low interest; and 3) insurance stocks, using some of the things we read about from this uber-expensive book by McKinsey. We hope you enjoy this new series by the MCorp…

Sathorn Series 1: The Case Against Rate Cuts

Thailand

North Bangkok Power Plant Block 1 Infrastructure Fund (EGATIF) is a closed-end infrastructure fund that invests in the future availability revenue from the North Bangkok Power Plant Block 1. This power plant has a contracted capacity of 670 MW and uses natural gas as its primary fuel. The fund was established and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2015, with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

North Bangkok Power Plant Block 1 Infrastructure Fund (EGATIF TB)

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Abhisit 2.0: Game of Thrones Thai Style

We examine the unlikely, but not non-existent, chance of the Democrats winning the next general elections in 2017. If the Democrats win the...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Some Markets Have Priced in Easing Global Risks and Some Not Yet - How to Profit

Starting in early 2016 a number of key risks to the global economy began to improve, easing downside risks to the global economy.While Emerging...

David Riedel

Dollar Bounce Targets

Chartonics FX webcast Sunday 21 August 2016FX trades and dollar bounce targetsTo view click on this...

Thomas Schroeder

Thailand: Questions Remain over Long-Term Political Outlook

Thailand’s economy strengthened further as fiscal expenditures and robust tourism supported growth. However, the continuation of external...

Jason Tan

Sathorn Series 1: The Case Against Rate Cuts

This is the first of our 4-part (initially) series on financial services and related themes, such as interest rates. In the subsequent...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

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