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 April 10th.</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 CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio, Zijin Gold Intl.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 10th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio, Zijin Gold Intl.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 10th): CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio

Event-Driven

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<li>Hang Seng Indexes announced the latest Hang Seng Family / HSCI review results after market close on Feb 13</li>
<li>We reviewed the Sep 2025 HK Connect round to guide positioning for the upcoming adjustment.</li>
<li>We highlight the most actionable patterns from the Sep 2025 episode.</li>
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Hang Seng Indexes announced the latest Hang Seng Family / HSCI review results after market close on Feb 13
We reviewed the Sep 2025 HK Connect round to guide positioning for the upcoming adjustment.
We highlight the most actionable patterns from the Sep 2025 episode.


HSCI / HK Connect Inclusion (Mar 2026): Lessons from a Sep 2025 Retrospective Event Study

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

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<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>
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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

International Gemological Institute / Event-Driven

International Gemological Institute (IGIL IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/international-gemmological-institute-india-limited-igi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43879:1" rel="noopener">IGI (India) Limited (IGIL IN)</a> (IGII) raised around US$500m in its India IPO in December 2024. The lockup on its PE shareholders is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>IGI India is part of the International Gemmological Institute (IGI) group. As of 22nd August 2024, IGI India handled operations of the IGI business in India and Türkiye.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



IGI (India) Limited (IGIL IN) (IGII) raised around US$500m in its India IPO in December 2024. The lockup on its PE shareholders is set to expire soon.
IGI India is part of the International Gemmological Institute (IGI) group. As of 22nd August 2024, IGI India handled operations of the IGI business in India and Türkiye.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


IGI IPO Lockup - US$900m Release with PE on 4x+ Gains

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Guangdong Chj Industry Co A / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>CHJ’s business model integrates franchise stores and self-operated stores. Franchising as the main approach is beneficial for achieving rapid expansion, while self-operation as a supplement helps to enhance brand image.</li>
<li>Due to increasing competition, future growth of CHJ may not be benefit from the high gold prices, but may be under pressure due to rising raw material costs/reduced customer demand.</li>
<li>We think valuation of CHJ should be lower than Laopu, but could be higher than <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhou-liu-fu-jewellery-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43706:1" rel="noopener">Zhou Liu Fu (6168 HK)</a> due to CHJ’s higher performance growth in the short term.  </li>
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CHJ’s business model integrates franchise stores and self-operated stores. Franchising as the main approach is beneficial for achieving rapid expansion, while self-operation as a supplement helps to enhance brand image.
Due to increasing competition, future growth of CHJ may not be benefit from the high gold prices, but may be under pressure due to rising raw material costs/reduced customer demand.
We think valuation of CHJ should be lower than Laopu, but could be higher than Zhou Liu Fu (6168 HK) due to CHJ’s higher performance growth in the short term.  


Pre-IPO Guangdong CHJ Industry - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

China

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and retail of jewelry in China. The company offers a diverse range of gold, diamond-set, platinum, and jade jewelry products, including rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and earrings. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

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Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery (6168 HK)

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 10th): CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSCI / HK Connect Inclusion (Mar 2026): Lessons from a Sep 2025 Retrospective Event Study

A retrospective study of the Sep 2025 HK Connect event reveals where the alpha sat, when mean reversion kicks in, and how Connect inflows and...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

IGI IPO Lockup - US$900m Release with PE on 4x+ Gains

IGI (India) Limited (IGIL IN) (IGII) raised around US$500m in its India IPO in December 2024. The lockup on its PE shareholders is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

Pre-IPO Guangdong CHJ Industry - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

CHJ's business model combine franchise and self-operated store for rapid expansion/brand image enhancement.Future growth may be impacted by...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 10th): CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for CNOOC, YOFC, AIA, China Life, Xiaomi, Alibaba, 3Sbio,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSCI / HK Connect Inclusion (Mar 2026): Lessons from a Sep 2025 Retrospective Event Study

A retrospective study of the Sep 2025 HK Connect event reveals where the alpha sat, when mean reversion kicks in, and how Connect inflows and...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

IGI IPO Lockup - US$900m Release with PE on 4x+ Gains

IGI (India) Limited (IGIL IN) (IGII) raised around US$500m in its India IPO in December 2024. The lockup on its PE shareholders is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

Pre-IPO Guangdong CHJ Industry - The Business Model, the Concerns and the Outlook

​CHJ's business model combine franchise and self-operated store for rapid expansion/brand image enhancement.Future growth may be impacted by...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

CHJ's business model combine franchise and self-operated store for rapid expansion/brand image enhancement.Future growth may be impacted by...