IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clearview-wealth-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19733:1" rel="noopener">Clearview Wealth (CVW AU)</a> IE considers <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zurich-insurance-group-ag-6200ef7e-59a6-4d82-87df-6dfcaec68274" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27910:1" rel="noopener">Zurich Insurance Group (ZURN SW)</a>’s scheme offer of A$0.65 fair and reasonable, as it falls within its valuation range of A$0.625 to A$0.764.</li>
<li>The offer is arguably light, as the implied P/EV multiple is at a discount relative to precedent transactions and peers. </li>
<li>However, the scheme vote is low risk due to Crescent Capital’s support. At the last close and for a 20 August payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.6%/9.6%. </li>
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The Clearview Wealth (CVW AU) IE considers Zurich Insurance Group (ZURN SW)’s scheme offer of A$0.65 fair and reasonable, as it falls within its valuation range of A$0.625 to A$0.764.
The offer is arguably light, as the implied P/EV multiple is at a discount relative to precedent transactions and peers. 
However, the scheme vote is low risk due to Crescent Capital’s support. At the last close and for a 20 August payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.6%/9.6%. 


ClearView Wealth (CVW AU): Scheme Vote on 27 July

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: In Australia, currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across six sectors.
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: In Australia, currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across six sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (22 June 2026)

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 18 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 18 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (22 June 2026)

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

DZT Research

DZT 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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jun 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD47.3bn.</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 Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jun 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD47.3bn.
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 Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 22 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.
</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 22 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (15 June 2026)

Australia

QBE Insurance Group Limited is an insurance company which underwrites most forms of commercial and industrial insurance policies, as well as individual policies. QBE also manages Lloyds syndicates and provides investment management services. The Company provides its services both domestically and internationally.

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Qbe Insurance (QBE AU)

ClearView Wealth (CVW AU): Scheme Vote on 27 July

The offer is arguably light, as the implied P/EV multiple is at a discount relative to precedent transactions and peers. However, the scheme vote...

Arun George

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (22 June 2026)

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (22 June 2026)

Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (15 June 2026)

Discover 22 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

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ClearView Wealth (CVW AU): Scheme Vote on 27 July

The offer is arguably light, as the implied P/EV multiple is at a discount relative to precedent transactions and peers. However, the scheme vote...

Arun George

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (22 June 2026)

​Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (22 June 2026)

​Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Computershare, Stockland, ASX, Brambles, GPT.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (15 June 2026)

​Discover 22 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover 22 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.