China Macroeconomics & Academia

Christopher Balding

Macroeconomics

After facing troubles in the beginning of year from the weak economy, the Chinese appears to be further stabilizing during the third quarter. By far the prospects of economic expansion seem not to be dimmed but the recent activity of unleashing debt into the market do suggest that the sudden increased economic activity is indeed temporary.The main industries once again have spurred growth, inevitably due to the current fiscal stimulus. The steel industry is still struggling to maintain its…

After facing troubles in the beginning of year from the weak economy, the Chinese appears to be further stabilizing during the third quarter. By far the prospects of economic expansion seem not to be dimmed but the recent activity of unleashing debt into the market do suggest that the sudden increased economic activity is indeed temporary.The main industries once again have spurred growth, inevitably due to the current fiscal stimulus. The steel industry is still struggling to maintain its…

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

We have earlier argued that the current M&amp;A in the container shipping industry is about "Survival" and not "Growth". This morning from Japan, <blockquote>Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have agreed, after the resolution by the board of directors of each company held today, and subject to regulatory approval from the authorities, to establish a new joint-venture company to integrate the container shipping businesses (including worldwide terminal…</blockquote>

We have earlier argued that the current M&amp;A in the container shipping industry is about "Survival" and not "Growth". This morning from Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have agreed, after the resolution by the board of directors of each company held today, and subject to regulatory approval from the authorities, to establish a new joint-venture company to integrate the container shipping businesses (including worldwide terminal…

Container Shipping - "Survival" M&A In Full Swing, Japanese Big 3 Merge Container Operations

APAC IPOs & Placements

Zhen Zhou, Toh

Smartkarma

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

Research Reinvented

Equity Capital Markets

Smartkarma ECM Team puts out a weekly update on the deals we have covered recently, along with updates for upcoming IPOs.<div><h2>Accuracy Rate:</h2></div>Our accuracy rate so far this year has been 77.8% for IPOs and 66.7% for Placements.<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/015/500/original/2016-Total-Deals-2016-Accuracy-Rate-_chartbuilder.png?1477627598" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="15500"></figure><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/015/501/original/Total-Deals-Since-Inception-Accuracy-Rate-Since-Inception-_chartbuilder.png?1477627605" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="15501"></figure><h2>Placements: </h2>What we wrote on this week:<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/posco-placement-steady-steel-prices-allows-small-discount-to-be-pocketed" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:6726">POSCO Placement - Steady Steel Prices Allows Small Discount to Be Pocketed</a><ul>
<li>Priced at KRW235,710, at the low end (3% discount to last close)</li>
<li>Most analysts recommended a buy post Q3 results on 26th October</li>
<li>Briefly broke deal price on the morning of…</li>
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Smartkarma ECM Team puts out a weekly update on the deals we have covered recently, along with updates for upcoming IPOs.Accuracy Rate:Our accuracy rate so far this year has been 77.8% for IPOs and 66.7% for Placements.Placements:  What we wrote on this week:POSCO Placement - Steady Steel Prices Allows Small Discount to Be Pocketed
Priced at KRW235,710, at the low end (3% discount to last close)
Most analysts recommended a buy post Q3 results on 26th October
Briefly broke deal price on the morning of…


Smartkarma - ECM Coverage Weekly Update (31 Oct 2016)

While recent economic data releases of China are not promising, there are some positive prospects of the economy. While the RMB has been slumping, basic commodity prices like steel, iron ore, and coal have been soaring.  Given the ongoing slowdown, this seems puzzling but it may owe more to fundamental sources, albeit credit driven, than understood.While many Chinese industries suffered this year due to slow economic downturn, it looks like coal is recuperating due to increased consumption in…

While recent economic data releases of China are not promising, there are some positive prospects of the economy. While the RMB has been slumping, basic commodity prices like steel, iron ore, and coal have been soaring.  Given the ongoing slowdown, this seems puzzling but it may owe more to fundamental sources, albeit credit driven, than understood.While many Chinese industries suffered this year due to slow economic downturn, it looks like coal is recuperating due to increased consumption in…

What's Driving Changes to Chinese Coal and Steel Prices?

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

GDS Holdings (ADR) / Equity Capital Markets

GDS Holding, a leading data center provider in China, filed in NASDAQ to raise $230m to fund its data center expansion. While little information about the industry dynamics is mentioned in its prospectus, we spend time to understand the picture better. In this insight, we will look at:<ul><li>The data center industry in China and my concern in the coming years.</li><li>GDS' financials and valuation against peers.</li><li>Last but not the least, how it scores in our Smartkarma ECM framework.</li></ul>

GDS Holding, a leading data center provider in China, filed in NASDAQ to raise $230m to fund its data center expansion. While little information about the industry dynamics is mentioned in its prospectus, we spend time to understand the picture better. In this insight, we will look at:The data center industry in China and my concern in the coming years.GDS' financials and valuation against peers.Last but not the least, how it scores in our Smartkarma ECM framework.

GDS Holdings IPO: High Market Share Mirage?

China

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. operates as an express delivery company. The Company provides express delivery service through their nationwide network, as well as other value-added logistics services. ZTO Express serves customers globally.

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Early Look at October Chinese PMI

After facing troubles in the beginning of year from the weak economy, the Chinese appears to be further stabilizing during the third quarter. By...

Christopher Balding

Container Shipping - "Survival" M&A In Full Swing, Japanese Big 3 Merge Container Operations

We have earlier argued that the current M&A in the container shipping industry is about "Survival" and not "Growth". This morning from...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Smartkarma - ECM Coverage Weekly Update (31 Oct 2016)

Smartkarma ECM Team puts out a weekly update on the deals we have covered recently, along with updates for upcoming IPOs.Accuracy Rate:Our accuracy...

Zhen Zhou, Toh

What's Driving Changes to Chinese Coal and Steel Prices?

While recent economic data releases of China are not promising, there are some positive prospects of the economy. While the RMB has been slumping,...

Christopher Balding

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Early Look at October Chinese PMI

After facing troubles in the beginning of year from the weak economy, the Chinese appears to be further stabilizing during the third quarter. By...

Christopher Balding

Container Shipping - "Survival" M&A In Full Swing, Japanese Big 3 Merge Container Operations

We have earlier argued that the current M&A in the container shipping industry is about "Survival" and not "Growth". This morning from...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Smartkarma - ECM Coverage Weekly Update (31 Oct 2016)

Smartkarma ECM Team puts out a weekly update on the deals we have covered recently, along with updates for upcoming IPOs.Accuracy Rate:Our accuracy...

Zhen Zhou, Toh

What's Driving Changes to Chinese Coal and Steel Prices?

While recent economic data releases of China are not promising, there are some positive prospects of the economy. While the RMB has been slumping,...

Christopher Balding

GDS Holdings IPO: High Market Share Mirage?

GDS Holding, a leading data center provider in China, filed in NASDAQ to raise $230m to fund its data center expansion. While little information...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM