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Most Read: Hang Seng Bank, Sony Financial Group, Vingroup Jsc, Kokusai Electric , Sun Corp, Soft99 Corp, BeiGene , InnoScience Suzhou Technology and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • HSBC (5 HK)’s Fair Offer for Hang Seng (11 HK)’s Minorities
  • [Japan Event] Sony Financial (8729 JP) Moves On From ToSTNeT-3 Buybacks, Now In the Market
  • Vietnam: Global Index Inclusion & Passive Flows
  • [Japan ECM] Kokusai Elec (6525) – Applied Materials $330mm Selldown
  • [Japan Activism] Sun Corp (6736) Gets ANOTHER Public Activist – ValueAct Reports 7.9%
  • Hang Seng Bank (11 HK): HSBC (5 HK)’s Scheme Privatisation Is a Done Deal
  • Soft99 Corp (4464 JP): Potential Outcomes as the Board Responds to Effissimo Allegations
  • [Japan M&A/Activism] Soft99 Board Rebuts Effissimo’s Rebuttal. Still An Awful “Fiduciary” Response
  • Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Index Dec25: BeOne, Innovent, & Other Potential Surprises
  • Innoscience Suzhou Tech Placement – Selling Ahead of Lockup Expiry, Relatively Small


HSBC (5 HK)’s Fair Offer for Hang Seng (11 HK)’s Minorities

By David Blennerhassett

  • Hang Seng Bank (11 HK) has announced an Offer from controlling parent (63.3551%), HSBC Holdings (5 HK), by way of a Scheme, in a HK$106bn (US$13.6bn) deal. 
  • The Scheme Consideration is HK$155/share, a 30.3% premium to last close. The price is final. A “third interim dividend” will be added. Optically, the price is bang on.
  • The long stop for conditions is the 30th September 2026. I think this transaction can be wrapped up in around five months. 

[Japan Event] Sony Financial (8729 JP) Moves On From ToSTNeT-3 Buybacks, Now In the Market

By Travis Lundy

  • Sony Financial Group (8729 JP) started ToSTNeT-3 buybacks last week and did one this week to jumpstart the buyback, cushioning the Nikkei 225 deletion on 29 Sep and subsequent overhang.
  • In three ToSTNeT-3 buybacks in 6 trading days spending ¥28.9bn, the company bought back 177.513mm shares or 2.5% of shares out, or about 6.2% of Max Real World Float (MRWF).
  • With ¥71.1bn left, at last that’s 460mm shares, or 16.2% of MRWF. Over 10mos that is 1.62%/month. That will boost Mar26 DPS, Mar27 DPS projections, EPS, etc.

Vietnam: Global Index Inclusion & Passive Flows

By Brian Freitas

  • After years of being on the watchlist, Vietnam will be added to a global index in September 2026 as long as progress is made on one key issue.
  • The final decision will be made in March 2026, and the implementation of the inclusion will take place in phases.
  • We currently see 21 stocks meeting the inclusion criteria. There are others that are close to the inclusion thresholds, and the list will change over the next few months.

[Japan ECM] Kokusai Elec (6525) – Applied Materials $330mm Selldown

By Travis Lundy


[Japan Activism] Sun Corp (6736) Gets ANOTHER Public Activist – ValueAct Reports 7.9%

By Travis Lundy

  • Today after the close, Value Act reported that it owned 7.87% of shares outstanding in Sun Corp (6736 JP) and it may make proposals to management. 
  • This has been trading cheaply (and I pointed it out on 13 Aug and 12 Sep). Cellebrite DI (CLBT US) is up 35% in those 8 weeks. Sun Corp +50%.
  • ValueAct had owned 4.9+% for at least a few months before, but now it has gone public. They were likely in already under a different name in March, now public.

Hang Seng Bank (11 HK): HSBC (5 HK)’s Scheme Privatisation Is a Done Deal

By Arun George

  • Hang Seng Bank (11 HK) announced a scheme privatisation offer from HSBC Holdings (5 HK) at HK$155, a 30.3% premium to the undisturbed price.  
  • Based on an estimated 2025 third dividend of HK$1.3 per share, the total consideration is HK$156.30 per share. The offer price is final.
  • The offer is attractive compared to peer multiples and historical trading ranges. At the current price and for a late March payment, the gross/annualised spread is 2.9%/6.2%.

Soft99 Corp (4464 JP): Potential Outcomes as the Board Responds to Effissimo Allegations

By Arun George

  • The Soft99 Corp (4464 JP) Board has responded to Effissimo’s allegations. As expected, the Board accuses Effissimo of stating half-truths. 
  • The Board’s missive indirectly suggests that incremental acceptances since October 1 have been tepid, KeePer has not tendered, and the MBO is struggling to meet the minimum tendering condition. 
  • The two likeliest outcomes are 1) the MBO succeeds at current terms with KeePer likely joining BidCo, and 2) both offers fail. The risk/reward is unattractive at the last close. 

[Japan M&A/Activism] Soft99 Board Rebuts Effissimo’s Rebuttal. Still An Awful “Fiduciary” Response

By Travis Lundy

  • Today after the close, Soft99 Corp (4464 JP)‘s Board issued a statement on “Our View” of Effissimo’s “Our View” Press Release. It’s bad.   
  • But it points out the “weaknesses” that Effissimo’s Tender Offer Press Release had as it concerns a counterbid. And that tells you how Effissimo should amend their Tender Offer docs.
  • Soft99 Board’s response is interesting. It asks Effissimo to not be coercive (i.e. bid for 50%+) in response to the MBO Bid’s coerciveness. Not a winning argument but not impossible.

Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Index Dec25: BeOne, Innovent, & Other Potential Surprises

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • The Hang Seng Index is the benchmark index for Hong Kong stocks. It follows a highly-subjective selection process which makes it difficult to predict index changes.
  • In this insight, we take a look at a group of names with reasonably high likelihood of being involved in index changes during the next review in December 2025.
  • The index changes are expected to be confirmed on 21st November 2025.

Innoscience Suzhou Tech Placement – Selling Ahead of Lockup Expiry, Relatively Small

By Sumeet Singh

  • InnoScience Suzhou Technology (2577 HK) aims to raise around US$200m in its Hong Kong placement.
  • Innoscience was only listed in Dec 2024 and it undertook another primary raising in July 2025, the lockup for which has yet to expire.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | Risk On (Nasdaq) & Risk Off (Gold) Hit New Highs and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Ohayo Japan | Risk On (Nasdaq) & Risk Off (Gold) Hit New Highs
  • Singapore Depository Receipts (SDR): September 2025
  • Japan Morning Connection: US Govt Rumored to Be Looking at Taking Stake in Wolfspeed
  • Exencial Industry Tidings 08/10/2025


Ohayo Japan | Risk On (Nasdaq) & Risk Off (Gold) Hit New Highs

By Mark Chadwick

  • The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, driven by information technology, utilities, and industrials sectors reaching fresh closing highs, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.1%.
  • Nvidia shares climbed 2% after CEO Jensen Huang reported substantially higher computing demand over the past six months and confirmed the company’s involvement in funding Elon Musk’s xAI
  • SoftBank Group is acquiring Swiss engineering firm ABB’s robotics division for $5.4 billion.

Singapore Depository Receipts (SDR): September 2025

By Wealth Management Alliance

  • Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) have a relatively short history.
  • They were launched in April 2023, compared to American Depository Receipts (ADRs) which took off in the 1980s with Chinese securities joining in the 2010s.
  • Started off with Thai stocks, the SDR market gathered strong momentum with the offering of Hong Kong stocks in October 2024.

Japan Morning Connection: US Govt Rumored to Be Looking at Taking Stake in Wolfspeed

By Andrew Jackson

  • Memory and specifically DRAM and NAND surges as memory makers delay enterprise pricing guidance as supply/demand imbalance grows.
  • As AMD-Samsung vs NVDA-SK Hynix alliances form, Micronics should be the big winner.
  • Factory automatic and robotics stocks the next AI winners? Masa thinks so.

Exencial Industry Tidings 08/10/2025

By Viral Kishorchandra Shah

  • Maharashtra govt announces compensation package of Rs.316.2 bln for flood hit farmers
  • Project completions in processed foods industry falls to Rs.140 million in September 2025 quarter
  • Area under coconut cultivation in Gujarat rises by 27% in 10 years

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Daily Brief Credit: Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia and more

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  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia


Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Trung Nguyen

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Bukit Makmur Mandiri
  • UST yields fell 2-4 bps across the curve yesterday, on the back of a strong auction of 3Y notes. The yield on the 2Y UST declined 2 bps to 3.56%, while that on the 10Y UST was down 3 bps at 4.12%.
  • Equities retreated from record-high levels, weighed down by tech stocks. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% to 6,715 and the Nasdaq slumped 0.7% to 22,788.

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Daily Brief ESG: Companies Still Prioritize Compliance with the TSE over Consideration for Shareholders Interest and more

By | Daily Briefs, ESG

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  • Companies Still Prioritize Compliance with the TSE over Consideration for Shareholders Interest


Companies Still Prioritize Compliance with the TSE over Consideration for Shareholders Interest

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Given the fact that disclosure alone failed to raise stock valuations over three years, it can be assumed that many companies still prioritize compliance with TSE over consideration for shareholders.
  • Many companies have only recently begun incorporating capital allocation, cost of capital, and capital profitability into disclosures, so it’ll take a little while longer for the results to become apparent.
  • Without serious showdown with investors driven by exercising voting rights, it’s doubtful whether genuine management reform can be achieved. Without a sense of urgency in management, change will not occur.

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Daily Brief ECM: [Japan ECM] Kokusai Elec (6525) – Applied Materials $330mm Selldown and more

By | Daily Briefs, ECM

In today’s briefing:

  • [Japan ECM] Kokusai Elec (6525) – Applied Materials $330mm Selldown
  • Kokusai Electric Placement – Unexpected Seller but Relatively Small Deal
  • WuXi XDC Placement: Past Secondary Deals Weak but Stock on a Tear
  • Tekscend Photomask IPO: Forecast and Valuation
  • Guangdong CHJ Industry Files Preliminary IPO Prospectus in Hong Kong
  • Aimedbio IPO Valuation Analysis
  • Once Upon a Farm (OFRM): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of a Fresh Food Consumer Company
  • Ottobock IPO: Modest Discount to Embla Despite Premium Margins and Market Share”
  • Canara Robeco AMC IPO: Fairly Valued Given Strong Growth but Small Size
  • LG Electronics India IPO: The Good,The Bad and Valuations. Expect Listing Pop


[Japan ECM] Kokusai Elec (6525) – Applied Materials $330mm Selldown

By Travis Lundy


Kokusai Electric Placement – Unexpected Seller but Relatively Small Deal

By Sumeet Singh

  • Applied Materials (AMAT US) is looking to raise approximately US$330m through an accelerated secondary offering for around 4.5% of Kokusai Electric (6525 JP) (KE) stock.
  • KE had seen two selldown earlier, from KKR, with mixed results. KKR just came out of its last lockup.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

WuXi XDC Placement: Past Secondary Deals Weak but Stock on a Tear

By Nicholas Tan

  • WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) is looking to raise US$308m via selling some of its stake in WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK).
  • The deal is a small one, representing 4.5 days of the stock’s three month ADV, and 2.3% of total shares outstanding.
  • In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

Tekscend Photomask IPO: Forecast and Valuation

By Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

  • Tekscend Photomask (429A JP) has set the IPO pricing at JPY2,900–3,000 per share, and will offer 39.6m shares raising around ¥115-118bn (US$800m) at a valuation of ¥240-250bn.
  • The company is a leading global photomask manufacturer with strength in advanced EUV masks, and generates most of its revenue from overseas markets.
  • We have compared the company against its closest pure-play peer Photronics Inc (PLAB US)  and believe the IPO is valued attractively given its expansion plans and technological edge.

Guangdong CHJ Industry Files Preliminary IPO Prospectus in Hong Kong

By Douglas Kim

  • Guangdong Chj Industry Co A (002345 CH) (CHJ) submitted an application to list H-shares on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • Despite higher valuation multiples, the company has been able to successfully generate higher sales and profits in the past several years. 
  • The high and rising global gold prices have created a strong loyal customers and investor base that could positively impact this IPO on the HK Stock Exchange. 

Aimedbio IPO Valuation Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • Our base case valuation of Aimedbio is implied market cap of 882 billion won or target price of 13,256 won per share over a one year view in 2026. 
  • This represents 21% upside over a one year period. Our cumulative sales and operating profit estimates from 2025 to 2029 are 11.4% and 48.3% lower than the company’s estimates, respectively.
  • Aimedbio is not an easy company to value. Core investment thesis of the company is that it has an excellent technologies for antibody-based therapeutics, primarily antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

Once Upon a Farm (OFRM): Peeking at the IPO Prospectus of a Fresh Food Consumer Company

By IPO Boutique

  • They are driving systemic change in childhood nutrition with real, organic, farm-fresh food–made with no added sugar, no preservatives, and nothing artificial.
  • Their net sales were $94.3 million and $156.8 million and their net loss was $17.6 million and $23.8 million in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
  • The current government shutdown could delay the debut of this IPO due to the SEC unable to deem IPOs “effective” in a timely manner. 

Ottobock IPO: Modest Discount to Embla Despite Premium Margins and Market Share”

By Juan Pedro Rodríguez Serrate

  • Expected to price at near 12% discount to Embla despite superior fundamentals, higher margins, and strong recurring revenue quality.  
  • Balanced B2B/B2C mix drives sustainable mid-single-digit growth and ongoing margin expansion.
  • IPO proceeds to reduce leverage to 2.5x EBITDA, though low float and KGaA structure may cap valuation upside.

Canara Robeco AMC IPO: Fairly Valued Given Strong Growth but Small Size

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Canara Robeco AMC (570515Z IN) is looking to raise up to US$150m in its upcoming India IPO.
  • Overall, revenue increased annually at about 39% since FY22 and based on 9M25 numbers, Canara’s FY25 performance is on track to surpass FY24’s levels
  • We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about valuations.

LG Electronics India IPO: The Good,The Bad and Valuations. Expect Listing Pop

By Devi Subhakesan

  • LG Electronics India (LGEIL) ’s USD 1.3 bn IPO, which opened on October 6, closes for subscription today, October 9, and is expected to list on October 14th.
  • LGEIL has secured Rs34.7 bn from anchor investors ahead of its Rs116.1 bn IPO, signaling a likely strong oversubscription at close today.
  • LGEIL IPO, priced at a steep discount to peers do not fully reflect company’s comparative strengths – strong market leadership, high returns and growth potential. Expect listing pop of 30%+.

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Daily Brief Event-Driven: [Japan Event] Sony Financial (8729 JP) Moves On From ToSTNeT-3 Buybacks and more

By | Daily Briefs, Event-Driven

In today’s briefing:

  • [Japan Event] Sony Financial (8729 JP) Moves On From ToSTNeT-3 Buybacks, Now In the Market
  • Sihuan Pharma (460 HK): On Xuanzhu Biopharm’s Imminent Spin-Off
  • Fermi (FRMI): The Devil Is In The Footnotes, Hidden Risk Triggers


[Japan Event] Sony Financial (8729 JP) Moves On From ToSTNeT-3 Buybacks, Now In the Market

By Travis Lundy

  • Sony Financial Group (8729 JP) started ToSTNeT-3 buybacks last week and did one this week to jumpstart the buyback, cushioning the Nikkei 225 deletion on 29 Sep and subsequent overhang.
  • In three ToSTNeT-3 buybacks in 6 trading days spending ¥28.9bn, the company bought back 177.513mm shares or 2.5% of shares out, or about 6.2% of Max Real World Float (MRWF).
  • With ¥71.1bn left, at last that’s 460mm shares, or 16.2% of MRWF. Over 10mos that is 1.62%/month. That will boost Mar26 DPS, Mar27 DPS projections, EPS, etc.

Sihuan Pharma (460 HK): On Xuanzhu Biopharm’s Imminent Spin-Off

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 12th November 2024, Sihuan Pharmaceutical (460 HK) proposed spinning-off the shares of Xuanzhu Biopharm on the main board of Hong Kong.
  • Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical‘s prospectus is now out. Shares are priced at HK$11.60/share, backing out a market cap of ~HK$6bn vs. Sihuan Pharma’s HK$17.4bn market cap. Trading commences on the 15th October.
  • Sihuan Pharma will hold 49.1% post IPO. Its share price is up 189% YTD. Looks frothy. Then again, so does Hong Kong’s IPO market.

Fermi (FRMI): The Devil Is In The Footnotes, Hidden Risk Triggers

By Evan Campbell, CFA

  • Private debt terms signal stress. The primary lender’s 1YR term facility implies a 50%+ IRR via a MOIC option. This is under-covered and signals constrained alternatives.
  • Calendar precedes cash. Fixed obligations hit before revenue, so equity value is driven by sequencing rather than AI demand narratives.
  • Underwriting focus. Binding large-scale lease, funded bridge through fuel and logistics, and a credible take-out or refinance of the short-tenor facility.

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Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: Taiwan Tech Weekly: Why Many Tech Companies Could Soon See Their Chip Costs Rise Substantially and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Taiwan Tech Weekly: Why Many Tech Companies Could Soon See Their Chip Costs Rise Substantially
  • ComfortDelgro: Global Public Transport Company with Dividend Yield Better than Singapore Market
  • Astroscale (186A.T-JP/ASTRO): The Small-Cap Takaichi Defense Trade
  • Primer: Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings (551 HK) – Oct 2025
  • From Tax Tailwind to Volume Surge: Bikaji’s Next Growth Phase
  • Dabur India Ltd (DABUR IN) | Excuses Mount, Reduced Disclosures, Guidance Cut
  • Oriental Food Industries Berhad (OFIH MK):Cheap Consumer Company with 4% Dividend Yield
  • Primer: On Holding AG (ONON US) – Oct 2025
  • Fair Isaac (FICO) Sidelines Equifax And Transunion With Game-Changing Pricing Model!
  • Modern Dental Group Limited (3600) – Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Why Many Tech Companies Could Soon See Their Chip Costs Rise Substantially

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • As Chips Move to 3nm and 2nm Designs, Tech Companies Could See a Sharp Increase in Their Chip Manufacturing Cost
  • Intel (INTC.US): AMD to Submit Foundry Orders to Intel? We Think It’s Highly Unlikely. 
  • HBM Stocks Will Keep Running (Micron, SK Hynix), It’s Just the Beginning 

ComfortDelgro: Global Public Transport Company with Dividend Yield Better than Singapore Market

By Punit Khanna

  • Multi-National and multimodal transportation company with well diversified transportation business operating from Singapore.
  • ROE has started improving from low base of below 6% to around 8% over the last couple of years
  • Underlying business is stable. Dividend yield at 5.5% is better than Singapore market 

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Astroscale (186A.T-JP/ASTRO): The Small-Cap Takaichi Defense Trade

By Scott Foster

  • After months of going nowhere, Astroscale shot up more than 20% in the two trading days following the election of defense hawk Sanae Takaichi as president of the LDP.
  • Astroscale made a small gross profit last quarter, but needs a rising flow of contracts and subsidies in order to turn profitable at the operating and net levels.
  • At ¥825, the stock price is 38% below the ¥1,326 high reached just over a year ago. If Takaichi becomes prime minister, the chances of regaining that high would improve.

Primer: Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings (551 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • World’s Largest Footwear Manufacturer: Yue Yuen is the global leader in athletic and casual footwear manufacturing, producing for top-tier brands like Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. Its immense scale provides significant competitive advantages.
  • Dual Business Model with Integrated Retail: The company operates a core manufacturing (OEM/ODM) business and a significant sportswear retail and distribution arm in Greater China, Pou Sheng International (3813 HK). This provides diversification and end-to-end solutions for its brand partners.
  • Challenging Near-Term Outlook but Attractive Valuation: While facing headwinds from rising labor costs, geopolitical uncertainties, and soft consumer demand in its retail segment, the company’s valuation appears compelling. Strong recent growth in net income and a high dividend yield present a potentially attractive risk/reward profile for long-term investors.

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From Tax Tailwind to Volume Surge: Bikaji’s Next Growth Phase

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • 94% of Bikaji’s revenue now falls under favorable GST slab due to the recent rate cut, positioning it to gain significant market share through lower consumer prices.
  • The company is strategically passing on the tax benefit to consumers via higher grammage and lower MRP, which is expected to drive an incremental 2-3% volume growth while sustaining margins
  • The company has the immediate manufacturing headroom and distribution reach to capture the expected volume surge without major, immediate capital expenditure.

Dabur India Ltd (DABUR IN) | Excuses Mount, Reduced Disclosures, Guidance Cut

By Pranav Bhavsar

  • Dabur India Ltd (DABUR IN) ‘s business is contracting in volume and value, with declining margins, masking structural weakness through recurring excuses and shifting narratives across seasons and quarters.
  • Disclosure standards have been reduced; management hides key metrics citing “competitive sensitivity,” obscuring true demand, volume trends, and domestic business performance.
  • Q2 guidance cut to mid-single-digit growth confirms prior double-digit guidance was untenable, exposing weak underlying demand and the market’s slow recognition of systemic underperformance.

Oriental Food Industries Berhad (OFIH MK):Cheap Consumer Company with 4% Dividend Yield

By Punit Khanna

  • Makes branded and contract manufacturing snack food and confectionaries in Melaka Malaysia
  • Super Ring is its own brand which is very popular among customers for its unique flavour
  • Company is expanding capacity indicating the future revenue and profit grow

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Primer: On Holding AG (ONON US) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • On Holding AG is a high-growth premium sportswear brand that has rapidly gained market share through innovative products, particularly its patented CloudTec® cushioning technology, and effective marketing strategies.
  • The company demonstrates a strong financial profile with impressive revenue growth, high gross margins, and a robust balance sheet with more cash than debt, enabling significant reinvestment into global expansion and product diversification.
  • Key risks to the investment thesis include a high valuation that prices in significant future growth, intense competition from established industry giants, and potential margin pressures from currency fluctuations and tariffs.

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Fair Isaac (FICO) Sidelines Equifax And Transunion With Game-Changing Pricing Model!

By Baptista Research

  • Shares of Fair Isaac Corporation surged in recent sessions as investors digested a transformative pivot in the company’s pricing strategy and market positioning.
  • The catalyst?
  • FICO is testing a new pricing model that directly undermines the influence of the three major credit bureaus — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — by sidelining them in score delivery and distribution.

Modern Dental Group Limited (3600) – Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

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  • Modern Dental (3600) manufactures and distributes dental prosthetics with a potential for over 15% CAGR from a share price of HKD 4.35.
  • The company generates approximately 75% of its revenue from developed markets despite its primary manufacturing facility being in Shenzhen, China.
  • Modern Dental is well-positioned to benefit from the growing global reputation of Chinese manufacturers for quality and competitive pricing.

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Daily Brief Macro: US Shutdown: A Means To An End and more

By | Daily Briefs, Macro

In today’s briefing:

  • US Shutdown: A Means To An End
  • Asian Equities: Southbound Monthly- Below September’s BABA Exuberance Biotech Continued to Flourish
  • Thailand Defies Consensus with Policy Hold
  • Q4 Outlook for Our Investment Themes Part 2 – Asian Equities
  • CX Daily: China to Launch New Visa to Lure Young Tech Talent Amid U.S. Curbs
  • RBNZ Cuts OCR to Stimulative 2.5%
  • Oil futures: Crude holds on to gains after another US stock build


US Shutdown: A Means To An End

By Alastair Newton

  • The Democrats opted for a US government shutdown despite the Administration being well prepared for what it sees as an opportunity to promote its longer-term agenda.
  • While they hold out, the president’s ‘grim reaper’, OMB Director Russell Vought, will have a free hand to cut the size of government and pursue his unitary executive vision.
  • Some of his actions will undoubtedly be challenged in the courts, but the signs are that the Supreme Court will continue to side firmly with the Administration.

Asian Equities: Southbound Monthly- Below September’s BABA Exuberance Biotech Continued to Flourish

By Manishi Raychaudhuri

  • Southbound net buying jumped sharply to US$24.2bn in September. This was the highest ever. So was the average daily trading volume of US$20.3bn. Alibaba constituted 40% of total net buying.
  • Tencent, SMIC, Meituan were bought heavily, while Xiaomi and Pop Mart continue to be sold. Investors are likely avoiding the sectors with disorderly price wars and stocks with super-premium valuations.
  • In H2’25, the biotech companies, Innovent Biologics, XTALPI and Akeso are Southbound investors’ favorites. The buying momentum could continue here as long as the tailwind of frequent licensing deals lasts.

Thailand Defies Consensus with Policy Hold

By Heteronomics AI

  • BOT holds rate at 1.50% in a 5-2 vote, surprising 70% of economists who expected a 25bp cut, citing limited policy space and timing concerns amid economic uncertainty.
  • Economy faces 2H25-2026 slowdown from US tariff impacts, with exports declining and GDP growth revised to 2.2% (2025) and 1.6% (2026) despite a front-loaded boost.
  • Credit contraction continues affecting vulnerable SMEs while inflation at -0.72% remains below target, but the dovish new governor signals potential future easing.
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Q4 Outlook for Our Investment Themes Part 2 – Asian Equities

By Rikki Malik

  • How have our major investment themes performed so far in 2025?
  • Review of the performance of the major markets and asset classes we focus on
  • We revisit our outlook for each of those asset classes for Q4 25

CX Daily: China to Launch New Visa to Lure Young Tech Talent Amid U.S. Curbs

By Caixin Global

  • Visa / China to Launch New Visa to Lure Young Tech Talent Amid U.S. Curbs
  • Wahaha /Exclusive: Wahaha Heiress’s Confidant Investigated for Disciplinary Violations
  • China-India /: India and China to Resume Direct Flights After Five-Year Suspension


RBNZ Cuts OCR to Stimulative 2.5%

By Heteronomics AI

  • The RBNZ cut its OCR by 50bps to 2.5%, beyond the 25bp consensus, with unanimous committee support signalling a more aggressive stance than August’s split vote.
  • Inflation is forecast at 3% in Q3 but returns to 2% midpoint by H1 2026 due to spare capacity, providing scope for further easing.
  • The Committee remains open to additional cuts with the November meeting live, as terminal rate expectations fall below the previous neutral 3% estimate.
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Oil futures: Crude holds on to gains after another US stock build

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures were trading at one-week highs Wednesday with Q4 balances under scrutiny, holding on to gains even after US crude stocks were seen higher for a second week.
  • Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $66.15/b (2038 BST) versus Tuesday’s settle of $65.45/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $62.43/b against a previous close of $61.73/b.
  • The more upbeat tone prevailed even after US crude stocks were seen 3.72 million barrels higher, buoyed by more imports.

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Daily Brief Australia: Atlas Arteria and more

By | Australia, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Long Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) Vs. Short Transurban (TCL AU): Pair Trade in ASX Infrastructure Stocks


Long Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) Vs. Short Transurban (TCL AU): Pair Trade in ASX Infrastructure Stocks

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) vs. Transurban (TCL AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value mean-reversion opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) and short Transurban (TCL AU) targets a 3% return, with Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) supported by more attractive valuations.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

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Daily Brief Utilities: Beijing Enterprises Water Group, Entergy Corp, China Resources Power and more

By | Daily Briefs, Utilities Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Primer: Beijing Enterprises Water Group (371 HK) – Oct 2025
  • Entergy Just Landed A $4 Billion Deal In Arkansas— Thanks To Google’s New Mega Project!
  • Primer: China Resources Power (836 HK) – Oct 2025


Primer: Beijing Enterprises Water Group (371 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Leading Integrated Water Solutions Provider in China: Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BEWG) is a dominant player in China’s water treatment industry, boasting the largest water treatment capacity in the nation. The company operates an extensive network of over 1,400 water and sewage treatment plants across China and has expanded its presence internationally.
  • Strong Government Backing and Strategic Focus: As a state-owned enterprise, BEWG benefits from significant government support, facilitating access to financing and project approvals. The company is strategically shifting towards an asset-light model, focusing on technology and operational services to enhance efficiency and reduce capital expenditure.
  • Favorable Industry Tailwinds Driven by Regulation: China’s increasing focus on environmental protection, underscored by stringent government policies like the “Water Ten Plan”and the “Dual Carbon”goals, creates a robust demand for advanced water treatment solutions. This policy-driven market expansion provides a long-term growth runway for BEWG.

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Entergy Just Landed A $4 Billion Deal In Arkansas— Thanks To Google’s New Mega Project!

By Baptista Research

  • Shares of Entergy have surged following a major announcement from Google, which revealed its plan to build a $4 billion data center in West Memphis, Arkansas.
  • This marks Google’s first facility in the state and a significant strategic expansion in its U.S. infrastructure footprint.
  • The data center will be powered entirely by Entergy Arkansas, a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, which serves several states in the Deep South.

Primer: China Resources Power (836 HK) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Strategic Pivot to Renewables: China Resources Power is aggressively expanding its renewable energy portfolio, particularly in wind and solar, aligning with China’s national decarbonization goals. This transition is set to be a primary driver of future growth and valuation re-rating, though it requires significant capital expenditure.
  • Improving Profitability in Thermal Power: After a challenging period of high commodity prices, the company’s thermal power segment is experiencing a significant recovery in profitability. This is largely due to moderating coal prices and favorable government policies, which are enhancing earnings and cash flow in the near term.
  • Attractive Valuation and Shareholder Returns: The company trades at a compelling valuation relative to its earnings and book value, complemented by a strong and growing dividend yield. This combination of value and income is attractive to institutional investors, supported by a robust financial performance recovery.

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