Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Japan equity ETF flows have not recovered from the carry trade sell off.  Hong Kong Southbound Connect flows continue to be positive this month.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qifu-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36657:1" rel="noopener">Qifu Technology (3660 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/q-technology-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:79:1" rel="noopener">Q Technology Group (1478 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-logistics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31500:1" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (2618 HK)</a> all advanced on strong 2Q earnings announcements. 
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-music-entertainment-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36601:1" rel="noopener">Tencent Music Entertainment Group (1698 HK)</a> disappointed on earnings and monthly user numbers.  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/country-garden-services-holdin" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27343:1" rel="noopener">Country Garden Services (6098 HK)</a> declined in anticipation of a large drop in earnings in 2Q 2024.
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Japan equity ETF flows have not recovered from the carry trade sell off.  Hong Kong Southbound Connect flows continue to be positive this month.

Qifu Technology (3660 HK) , Q Technology Group (1478 HK) and JD Logistics (2618 HK) all advanced on strong 2Q earnings announcements. 


Tencent Music Entertainment Group (1698 HK) disappointed on earnings and monthly user numbers.  Country Garden Services (6098 HK) declined in anticipation of a large drop in earnings in 2Q 2024.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (August 16)

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

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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>Guangzhou's latest policy eases home purchasing restrictions for foreigners, aiming to invigorate the market.</li><li>Post price cap removal, higher-tier cities are experiencing fervent bidding, while lower-tier cities have lagged behind, underscoring the market bidding mechanism’s role in fostering supply-demand equilibrium.</li><li>High-frequency data reveals that new home sales volume has dipped from June’s peak, yet the secondary market holds firm. Daily avg. transactions for new home sales in 30 major cities have seen a 21% decline, vs. an 11% increase for secondary sales in 17 cities. </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.

Guangzhou's latest policy eases home purchasing restrictions for foreigners, aiming to invigorate the market.Post price cap removal, higher-tier cities are experiencing fervent bidding, while lower-tier cities have lagged behind, underscoring the market bidding mechanism’s role in fostering supply-demand equilibrium.High-frequency data reveals that new home sales volume has dipped from June’s peak, yet the secondary market holds firm. Daily avg. transactions for new home sales in 30 major cities have seen a 21% decline, vs. an 11% increase for secondary sales in 17 cities. 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.

Property - Weekly Highlight: Downside Pressure in Jul-Aug

<ul><li>Beijing further relaxed its property policy by cutting down payment ratio by 10- 15ppt and mortgage rate by 30-55 bps (Figure 9), aligning with that in SH and SZ.</li><li>This was well expected by market and our previous report. Based on our policy relaxation timetable, we think BJ, SZ and SH still have room to relax on purchase restrictions.</li><li>High-frequency data suggests a more pronounced recovery near the end of June, mainly driven by the combined effects of policy incentives, centralized online registration in mid-year and the low base. </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.

Beijing further relaxed its property policy by cutting down payment ratio by 10- 15ppt and mortgage rate by 30-55 bps (Figure 9), aligning with that in SH and SZ.This was well expected by market and our previous report. Based on our policy relaxation timetable, we think BJ, SZ and SH still have room to relax on purchase restrictions.High-frequency data suggests a more pronounced recovery near the end of June, mainly driven by the combined effects of policy incentives, centralized online registration in mid-year and the low base. 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.

Property - Weekly Highlight: Beijing Further Relaxed, Policy Easing Bore Fruit in Shanghai

<ul><li>NBS data in 5M24 weakened as market expected.</li><li>The REI decline widened to -10.1% from -9.8% in 4M24 given stagnant land purchases and new starts.</li><li>The GFA completion decline narrowed on a low base but the scale was still the lowest since Jun-22 given less funding support for “home delivery”. </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.

NBS data in 5M24 weakened as market expected.The REI decline widened to -10.1% from -9.8% in 4M24 given stagnant land purchases and new starts.The GFA completion decline narrowed on a low base but the scale was still the lowest since Jun-22 given less funding support for “home delivery”. 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.

Property - NBS 5M24: REI continued weakening, sales structure remained skewed to higher-tier cities

<ul><li>Relaxation of demand-related policies continued in high-tier cities and financing related policy saw tangible progress.</li><li>High-frequency data showed that both primary and secondary home sales have narrowed 1ppt on its YTD decline to -41%/-14% as of 21 May.</li><li>It seems that the full removal of purchase restrictions is showing a positive impact. </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.

Relaxation of demand-related policies continued in high-tier cities and financing related policy saw tangible progress.High-frequency data showed that both primary and secondary home sales have narrowed 1ppt on its YTD decline to -41%/-14% as of 21 May.It seems that the full removal of purchase restrictions is showing a positive impact. 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.

Property - Chengdu & Hangzhou Show Initial Improvement After Removal of Purchase Restrictions

China

Poly Property Services is a China-based company primarily engaged in providing property management services, community value-added services, and value-added services to non-property owners. Its property management services encompass security, cleaning, greening, gardening, and maintenance for property owners, residents, and developers. The company was established on June 26, 1996, and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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Poly Property Services (6049 HK)

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CMB International

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Beijing further relaxed its property policy by cutting down payment ratio by 10- 15ppt and mortgage rate by 30-55 bps (Figure 9), aligning with...

CMB International

Property - NBS 5M24: REI continued weakening, sales structure remained skewed to higher-tier cities

NBS data in 5M24 weakened as market expected. The REI decline widened to -10.1% from -9.8% in 4M24 given stagnant land purchases and new starts.

CMB International

Property - Chengdu & Hangzhou Show Initial Improvement After Removal of Purchase Restrictions

High-frequency data showed that both primary and secondary home sales have narrowed 1ppt on its YTD decline to -41%/-14% as of 21 May.

CMB International

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