Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>FX reserves, which had declined over 10% from Mar'22 to Oct'22, rebounded by 8.9% in Nov-Dec'22. Anwar's inclusive policies will likely induce a steady rebound in net capital inflows. </li>
<li>Base effects have facilitated 9.3%YoY real GDP growth in Q1-Q3 2022 led by strong private consumption and net exports; better growth cut the fiscal deficit to 4% of GDP YTD.    </li>
<li>Net foreign portfolio outflows averaged 1.75% of GDP since 2013. As FPI rebounds, and non-bumiputera businesses invest anew, Malaysia's real GDP will grow 6% despite the OECD recession in 2023.</li>
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FX reserves, which had declined over 10% from Mar'22 to Oct'22, rebounded by 8.9% in Nov-Dec'22. Anwar's inclusive policies will likely induce a steady rebound in net capital inflows. 
Base effects have facilitated 9.3%YoY real GDP growth in Q1-Q3 2022 led by strong private consumption and net exports; better growth cut the fiscal deficit to 4% of GDP YTD.    
Net foreign portfolio outflows averaged 1.75% of GDP since 2013. As FPI rebounds, and non-bumiputera businesses invest anew, Malaysia's real GDP will grow 6% despite the OECD recession in 2023.


Malaysia: Anwar Well-Positioned to Spur Economic Recovery as Capital Flows Back

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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest is USD459m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest is USD459m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD450m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia, Genting Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest is USD450m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia, Genting Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated short interest is USD444m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in UEM Sunrise, Tenaga Nasional, Eco World Develop, Genting Malaysia, CIMB.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated short interest is USD444m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in UEM Sunrise, Tenaga Nasional, Eco World Develop, Genting Malaysia, CIMB.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): UEM Sunrise, Tenaga Nasional, Eco World Develop

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest is USD441m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports, Genting Malaysia.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest is USD441m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports, Genting Malaysia.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports

Malaysia

Public Bank Berhad provides a range of banking and financial services which include leasing and factoring, stock and futures broking, financing for the purchase of licensed public vehicles, and other financial services. The Group's overseas operations include branches in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

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Malaysia: Anwar Well-Positioned to Spur Economic Recovery as Capital Flows Back

FX reserves & MYR have rebounded since Anwar became PM. Non-bumi businesses which were investing outside Malaysia since 2000 are set to return,...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom, Supermax, Eco World Develop

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ekovest, Datasonic, DRB - Hicom,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro Malaysia

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Frontken, Eco World Develop, Astro...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): UEM Sunrise, Tenaga Nasional, Eco World Develop

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in UEM Sunrise, Tenaga Nasional, Eco...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power International, Westports

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ekovest, Frontken, YTL Power...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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