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 analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 14th based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were HSBC (5 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Xiaomi (1810 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), HSBC (5 HK).</li>
</ul>


We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 14th based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were HSBC (5 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Xiaomi (1810 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), HSBC (5 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 14th): HSBC, Link Reit, Xiaomi

<ul>
<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Jul 31st based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Link Reit (823 HK), Forest Cabin (2657 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).</li>
</ul>


We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Jul 31st based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Link Reit (823 HK), Forest Cabin (2657 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Jul 31st): Link Reit, Forest Cabin, Xiaomi

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>There could be 49 potential inclusions and 25 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in March. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.</li>
<li>A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.</li>
<li>There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.</li>
</ul>


There could be 49 potential inclusions and 25 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in March. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.
A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.
There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.


HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Mar 2026): Many Changes Following Huge IPO Quarter

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a roundup of standout themes from the 1,900+ insights published on Smartkarma over the past month. </li>
<li>In this cut, we spotlight fresh additions to our 2026 high conviction list, review the strong pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and assess sentiment after the strong year-end metals rally.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
</ul>


Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a roundup of standout themes from the 1,900+ insights published on Smartkarma over the past month. 
In this cut, we spotlight fresh additions to our 2026 high conviction list, review the strong pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and assess sentiment after the strong year-end metals rally.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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.

Equity Capital Markets

SBI Shinsei Bank / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, HK IPOs continue to be launched into the year end.</li>
<li>On the placements front, there are a number of lockup expiries coming up over the next few weeks.</li>
</ul>


Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, HK IPOs continue to be launched into the year end.
On the placements front, there are a number of lockup expiries coming up over the next few weeks.


ECM Weekly (22 December 2025) - SBI Shinsei, ICICI AMC, Insilico, Forest Cabin Sanhua, IFBH, CaoCao

China

Forest Cabin is a premium domestic skincare brand in China, specializing in anti-wrinkle and firming skincare products. The company offers a comprehensive range of skincare solutions, including its flagship Camellia Essence Oil, face creams, toners, and facial masks. Founded in 2003, its headquarters are located in Shanghai, China.

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

Forest Cabin Cosmetics (2657 HK)

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 14th): HSBC, Link Reit, Xiaomi

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were HSBC (5 HK), Link...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Jul 31st): Link Reit, Forest Cabin, Xiaomi

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Link Reit (823 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Mar 2026): Many Changes Following Huge IPO Quarter

There could be 74 changes for the HSCI in March. That could result in 64 changes to the Southbound Stock Connect list and also have implications...

Brian Freitas

Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...

Pranav Rao

ECM Weekly (22 December 2025) - SBI Shinsei, ICICI AMC, Insilico, Forest Cabin Sanhua, IFBH, CaoCao

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 14th): HSBC, Link Reit, Xiaomi

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were HSBC (5 HK), Link...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Jul 31st): Link Reit, Forest Cabin, Xiaomi

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Link Reit (823 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Mar 2026): Many Changes Following Huge IPO Quarter

There could be 74 changes for the HSCI in March. That could result in 64 changes to the Southbound Stock Connect list and also have implications...

Brian Freitas

Curator's Cut: Expanding 2026 Top Picks, China Healthcare IPO Bonanza & The Metals March

​In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...

Pranav Rao

ECM Weekly (22 December 2025) - SBI Shinsei, ICICI AMC, Insilico, Forest Cabin Sanhua, IFBH, CaoCao

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

In the first issue of Curator's Cut in 2026, we review more high conviction ideas, the pipeline of China healthcare IPOs, and sentiment around...