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>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>The UST curve twisted steeper on Friday. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 3 bps to 3.72%, undoing part of the yield jump on Thursday. That said, long-end yields climbed marginally, as oil prices held above USD 100/bbl.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, macro releases on Friday showed that GDP growth slowed in Q4/25, while January consumption barely ticked higher and PCE inflation remained elevated. The yield on the 10Y UST rose 1 bp to 4.28%, while the yield on the 30Y UST climbed 2 bps to 4.90%.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement, Vedanta Resources
The UST curve twisted steeper on Friday. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 3 bps to 3.72%, undoing part of the yield jump on Thursday. That said, long-end yields climbed marginally, as oil prices held above USD 100/bbl.
Meanwhile, macro releases on Friday showed that GDP growth slowed in Q4/25, while January consumption barely ticked higher and PCE inflation remained elevated. The yield on the 10Y UST rose 1 bp to 4.28%, while the yield on the 30Y UST climbed 2 bps to 4.90%.


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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of February 13th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, China Life, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of February 13th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, China Life, CNOOC.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Feb 13th): Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, China Life, CNOOC

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, West China Cement, Biocon Biologics</li>
<li>UST yields declined yesterday, led by the front end, following the Fed’s 25-bp rate cut and announcement that it will commence T-bill purchases. The UST curve bull steepened sharply, with the yield on the 2Y UST falling 8 bps to 3.54%, while the yield on the 10Y decreased 4 bps to 4.15%.</li>
<li>Fed-dated OIS continued to price in two rate cuts in 2026 (one before June and another by October), despite the FOMC’s dot plot indicating just one cut for 2026. Equities climbed, with the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.7% to 6,887.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, West China Cement, Biocon Biologics
UST yields declined yesterday, led by the front end, following the Fed’s 25-bp rate cut and announcement that it will commence T-bill purchases. The UST curve bull steepened sharply, with the yield on the 2Y UST falling 8 bps to 3.54%, while the yield on the 10Y decreased 4 bps to 4.15%.
Fed-dated OIS continued to price in two rate cuts in 2026 (one before June and another by October), despite the FOMC’s dot plot indicating just one cut for 2026. Equities climbed, with the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.7% to 6,887.


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<li>UST yields increased yesterday, led by the long end, following Merck &amp; Co’s USD 8 bn eight-part offering and in tandem with a jump in JGB yields following rate-hike comments by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y UST rose 4 bps to 3.53%, while the yield on the 10Y UST jumped 7 bps to 4.09%. Equities retreated on risk aversion, amid a sell-off in cryptocurrencies.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq declined 0.5% and 0.4% to 6,813 and 23,276, respectively. </li>
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UST yields increased yesterday, led by the long end, following Merck &amp; Co’s USD 8 bn eight-part offering and in tandem with a jump in JGB yields following rate-hike comments by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.
The yield on the 2Y UST rose 4 bps to 3.53%, while the yield on the 10Y UST jumped 7 bps to 4.09%. Equities retreated on risk aversion, amid a sell-off in cryptocurrencies.
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq declined 0.5% and 0.4% to 6,813 and 23,276, respectively. 


Trung Nguyen

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Bharti Airtel, China Hongqiao, West China Cement</li>
<li>UST yields fell for a fourth straight day, led by the front end, following reports that Kevin Hassett has emerged as the front-runner to be the next Fed chairman.</li>
<li>The yield declines were also supported by soft September retail sales and PPI data.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Bharti Airtel, China Hongqiao, West China Cement
UST yields fell for a fourth straight day, led by the front end, following reports that Kevin Hassett has emerged as the front-runner to be the next Fed chairman.
The yield declines were also supported by soft September retail sales and PPI data.


China

West China Cement is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement and cement products, including ordinary Portland, oil well, and specialized cements, as well as aggregates and commercial concrete. Its products are primarily used in infrastructure projects and housing construction across China, Africa, and Central Asia. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China.

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West China Cement (2233 HK)

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement,...

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HK Connect Flows Weekly (Feb 13th): Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, China Life, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, China Life, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Jinmao, West China Cement, Biocon Biologics

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Water Affairs, West China Cement

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Bharti Airtel, China Hongqiao, West China Cement

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