Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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<li>US Treasury yields declined 4-5 bps across the curve yesterday, on account of softer-than-expected consumer confidence data and amid Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's cautious remarks on rate cuts.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y UST declined 4 bps to 3.83%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.30%.</li>
<li>Equities rallied on easing tensions in the Middle East, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively.</li>
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US Treasury yields declined 4-5 bps across the curve yesterday, on account of softer-than-expected consumer confidence data and amid Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's cautious remarks on rate cuts.
The yield on the 2Y UST declined 4 bps to 3.83%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.30%.
Equities rallied on easing tensions in the Middle East, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively.


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

Kaynes Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kaynes-technology-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36436:1" rel="noopener">Kaynes Technology India (KAYNES IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$185m in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 22, 2025, Kaynes had mentioned its board’s approval to raise up to INR16bn via a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 8.6%.</li>
<li>The deal would not be a large one to digest at 4.3 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did well.</li>
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Kaynes Technology India (KAYNES IN) is looking to raise around US$185m in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
In an announcement released on Jan 22, 2025, Kaynes had mentioned its board’s approval to raise up to INR16bn via a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 8.6%.
The deal would not be a large one to digest at 4.3 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did well.


Kaynes Technology QIP Early Look - QIP to Fund Global Expansion Plans

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Perusahaan Listrik (PLN), Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>US treasuries ended little changed yesterday. Yields inched down earlier in the day, after the Fed retained its projections for two rate cuts this year, but rebounded after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the risk of higher inflation from tariffs. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 1 bp to 3.94%, while that on the 10Y UST was unchanged at 4.39%.</li>
<li>Similarly, equities ended flat, as a rally fizzled out following Mr Powell’s latest warning on tariffs. The S&amp;P 500 was unchanged at 5,981, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.1% to 19,546. The US market is closed for Juneteenth today.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Perusahaan Listrik (PLN), Vedanta Resources
US treasuries ended little changed yesterday. Yields inched down earlier in the day, after the Fed retained its projections for two rate cuts this year, but rebounded after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the risk of higher inflation from tariffs. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 1 bp to 3.94%, while that on the 10Y UST was unchanged at 4.39%.
Similarly, equities ended flat, as a rally fizzled out following Mr Powell’s latest warning on tariffs. The S&amp;P 500 was unchanged at 5,981, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.1% to 19,546. The US market is closed for Juneteenth today.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: ENN Energy, Vedanta Resources, Jababeka, Softbank Group</li>
<li>Treasuries climbed yesterday, with long-end yields declining amid a risk-off sentiment driven by the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. The yield on the 2Y UST slid 1 bp to 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 6 bps to 4.39%.</li>
<li>Equities retreated, after US President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and following the release of weak retail sales and industrial production data. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively, to 5,983 and 19,521, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: ENN Energy, Vedanta Resources, Jababeka, Softbank Group
Treasuries climbed yesterday, with long-end yields declining amid a risk-off sentiment driven by the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. The yield on the 2Y UST slid 1 bp to 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 6 bps to 4.39%.
Equities retreated, after US President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and following the release of weak retail sales and industrial production data. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively, to 5,983 and 19,521, respectively.


Trung Nguyen

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<li>US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.</li>
<li>The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST down 7 bps at 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.42%.</li>
<li>Equities halted a three-day advance, albeit remaining near record-high levels. </li>
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US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.
The UST curve bull-steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST down 7 bps at 3.95%, while the yield on the 10Y UST fell 5 bps to 4.42%.
Equities halted a three-day advance, albeit remaining near record-high levels. 


United Kingdom

Vedanta Resources is a diversified natural resources conglomerate specializing in metals and mining. The company's primary products include zinc, lead, silver, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, aluminium, and power. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Vedanta Resources was founded in 1976.

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Kaynes Technology QIP Early Look - QIP to Fund Global Expansion Plans

Kaynes Technology (KAYNES IN) has launched an upto INR16bn (US$185m) QIP of around 2.85m shares in a INR5,344.50–Rs5,612/share range, a 0%–4.8%...

Akshat Shah

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Perusahaan Listrik (PLN), Vedanta Resources

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: ENN Energy, Vedanta Resources, Jababeka,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

US treasury yields declined yesterday, led by the short end, given softer than expected CPI data and a solid auction for the 10Y notes.

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