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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 Sep 25th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The NFRA announced Dec premiums for life and P&amp;C segments.</li><li>Total premiums reached RMB 6.11tn as of year-end, up 7.4% YoY on top of a high base, translating to 5.4% YoY increase in Dec to RMB 357bn, reversing the monthly downward trend since Sep 2025.</li><li>Personal life and P&amp;C premiums scaled up by 9.1%/2.6% YoY to RMB 4.65tn/1.47tn as of end-FY25, implying a rise of 6.3%/3.8% YoY in Dec 2025, marginally improving by 6.9pct/3.8pct MoM respectively. </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.

The NFRA announced Dec premiums for life and P&amp;C segments.Total premiums reached RMB 6.11tn as of year-end, up 7.4% YoY on top of a high base, translating to 5.4% YoY increase in Dec to RMB 357bn, reversing the monthly downward trend since Sep 2025.Personal life and P&amp;C premiums scaled up by 9.1%/2.6% YoY to RMB 4.65tn/1.47tn as of end-FY25, implying a rise of 6.3%/3.8% YoY in Dec 2025, marginally improving by 6.9pct/3.8pct MoM respectively. 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.

China Insurance - Dec Life and P&C premiums marginally improved

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

<ul><li>There have been no changes to investment positions in the portfolio.</li><li>KTX DR Tactical Picks delivered an average return of +1.49%, led by AMD80, which rallied on expectations that strong AI server demand will enhance profitability.</li><li>Based on our KTX Baht Tracker, the baht has begun to strengthen again.</li></ul>

There have been no changes to investment positions in the portfolio.KTX DR Tactical Picks delivered an average return of +1.49%, led by AMD80, which rallied on expectations that strong AI server demand will enhance profitability.Based on our KTX Baht Tracker, the baht has begun to strengthen again.

KTX Tactical DR Picks - January 23, 2026 (Eng.)

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

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The time is right to increase exposure to the Hong Kong market</li>
<li>A confluence of factors and catalysts will drive the index higher</li>
<li>We suggest a few names that we believe will benefit.</li>
</ul>


The time is right to increase exposure to the Hong Kong market
A confluence of factors and catalysts will drive the index higher
We suggest a few names that we believe will benefit.


Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

<ul><li>The NFRA eased the solvency risk factors for insurance companies’ stockholdings in the CSI 300 index (from 0.3 to 0.27), the CSI Dividend Low Volatility 100 index (from 0.3 to 0.27) and the STAR Market (from 0.4 to 0.36) by 10%, on the premises that the insurer’s shareholding periods for the CSI 300 index and the CSI Div.</li><li>Low Vol 100 index by over three years and for the STAR Market by more than two years.</li><li>The Notice issued on 5 Dec (Fri) marks the regulators’ sustained efforts since May to guide insurance funds into the stock market, which we estimate that the easing rule could release RMB102.6bn incremental funds into the CSI 300 market, if total minimum capital release were to be fully invested. By 3Q25, total balance of stock investment amounted to RMB 3,621bn, rising 49% from year-start. </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.

The NFRA eased the solvency risk factors for insurance companies’ stockholdings in the CSI 300 index (from 0.3 to 0.27), the CSI Dividend Low Volatility 100 index (from 0.3 to 0.27) and the STAR Market (from 0.4 to 0.36) by 10%, on the premises that the insurer’s shareholding periods for the CSI 300 index and the CSI Div.Low Vol 100 index by over three years and for the STAR Market by more than two years.The Notice issued on 5 Dec (Fri) marks the regulators’ sustained efforts since May to guide insurance funds into the stock market, which we estimate that the easing rule could release RMB102.6bn incremental funds into the CSI 300 market, if total minimum capital release were to be fully invested. By 3Q25, total balance of stock investment amounted to RMB 3,621bn, rising 49% from year-start. 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.

China Insurance - Easing Solvency Risk Factors to Steer Insurance Funds into Long-Term Stockholdings

China

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China Limited provides products and services through its five ecosystems in financial services, healthcare, auto services, real estate services and Smart City solutions. The Group's insurance business writes property, casualty, and life insurance products.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Ping An Insurance Group of (601318 CH)

HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Insurance - Dec Life and P&C premiums marginally improved

Total premiums reached RMB 6.11tn as of year-end, up 7.4% YoY on top of a high base, translating to 5.4% YoY increase in Dec to RMB 357bn,

CMB International

KTX Tactical DR Picks - January 23, 2026 (Eng.)

KTX DR Tactical Picks delivered an average return of +1.49%, led by AMD80, which rallied on expectations that strong AI server demand will enhance...

Krungthai XSpring

Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...

Rikki Malik

China Insurance - Easing Solvency Risk Factors to Steer Insurance Funds into Long-Term Stockholdings

The NFRA eased the solvency risk factors for insurance companies’ stockholdings in the CSI 300 index (from 0.3 to 0.27), the CSI Dividend Low...

CMB International

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Insurance - Dec Life and P&C premiums marginally improved

Total premiums reached RMB 6.11tn as of year-end, up 7.4% YoY on top of a high base, translating to 5.4% YoY increase in Dec to RMB 357bn,

CMB International

KTX Tactical DR Picks - January 23, 2026 (Eng.)

KTX DR Tactical Picks delivered an average return of +1.49%, led by AMD80, which rallied on expectations that strong AI server demand will enhance...

Krungthai XSpring

Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

​Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...

Rikki Malik

China Insurance - Easing Solvency Risk Factors to Steer Insurance Funds into Long-Term Stockholdings

The NFRA eased the solvency risk factors for insurance companies’ stockholdings in the CSI 300 index (from 0.3 to 0.27), the CSI Dividend Low...

CMB International

Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...