Smartkarma Press Releases

SINGAPORE, 22 November 2023: Smartkarma has rapidly scaled its bench of Tech Hardware & Semiconductor Focused Independent Research Providers to complement existing strengths in Tech, Internet & Communication Services. 

With this, Smartkarma now hosts the foremost assembly of independent analysts specialising in technology — a testament to our commitment to providing unparalleled institutional-grade expertise.

Shortlist of Top Tech Hardware & Semiconductor Analysts on Smartkarma:

Coverage Statistics: 
Key Research Collections to Follow:

• Semiconductors
• Taiwan Tech
• TMT
• Information Technology

OF NOTE: 

• Smartkarma’s Platform Subscription will include written research from all analysts; further reinforcing our value proposition as a “single subscription service” to access the best minds in markets
• Smartkarma will also provide add-on premium data and high-touch access subscriptions to allow specialists to engage at a deeper level. 

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

SINGAPORE, 28 September 2023: Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, is pleased to announce new additions to its growing base of Insight Providers.

The following additions to Smartkarma’s pool of Insight Providers will further elevate the breadth and depth of global coverage available on the platform. Subscribers will benefit from the actionable and data-backed insights produced on the platform, and receive a more holistic view of the global economy.

1. Thomas Lam, Independent Economist, Forecaster and Strategist
   With over two decades in economics and finance, including roles as Chief Economist at OSK-DMG/RHB Securities and J.P. Morgan, Thomas is a globally recognised expert in economic analysis. He consistently ranks among the world’s top forecasters, earning acclaim from Bloomberg as one of ‘Wall Street’s Most Prophetic Economists’.

2. Douglas O’Laughlin, Founder, Fabricated Knowledge
   As the insightful voice behind Fabricated Knowledge, renowned for delivering insightful, high-quality analyses in the semiconductor industry, Douglas gained expertise at Bowie Capital, Texas. His focus on the semiconductor industry, especially the evolving narrative around Moore’s law, led to the launch of Fabricated Knowledge.

3. Charlotte van Tiddens, Quantitative Equity Analyst, DMA
   Charlotte provides extensive coverage of pivotal South African FTSE/JSE & MSCI & S&P index events. Her insights encompass quarterly JSE index forecasts and pre-rebalance weight adjustments.

4. Delphi Digital, Crypto Research and Data
   Delphi Digital is one of the leading research firms offering institutional-grade analysis on the digital asset market and blockchain technology space. Their distinctive strength lies in their proprietary data, providing in-depth insights and a crucial edge in understanding this complex, emerging landscape.

5. Patrick Liao, Taiwan Tech-Focused Senior Analyst
   With a decade of experience at sellside firms like JPMorgan, Nomura, and Macquarie, Patrick is a Taiwan Tech specialist and former Asia Semiconductor analyst at International Data Corp. With 11 years of experience in Taiwan’s Semiconductor industry and several US patents, he has extensive expertise in the Greater China Semiconductor sector.

Stay in the loop and check out their exclusive insights on Smartkarma.

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

Smartkarma partners with UAE-based ArcLinks to spearhead market expansion in the GCC region, led by seasoned financial services professionals, including Radhika Jain, Charudutta Joshi and Piyush Munot.

SINGAPORE, 31 July 2023:  Smartkarma, the owner and operator of the leading independent investment research network, is pleased to announce its partnership with UAE-headquartered ArcLinks, to drive market expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) region.

The collaboration with ArcLinks marks a significant step forward in Smartkarma’s expansion plans, as it seeks to tap into this thriving market and offer its innovative investment research solutions to a broader audience. The partnership will see ArcLinks actively participating in business development initiatives across the rapidly growing ecosystem of institutional investors, private wealth intermediaries and corporates in the region.

ArcLinks’s primary focus will revolve around driving new sales, forging business relationships, and supporting account management to ensure a seamless customer experience for Smartkarma’s clients in the GCC region. Additionally, ArcLinks will lend its expertise to augment marketing efforts, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to market penetration.

“We are thrilled to join hands with ArcLinks to expand our presence in the GCC region. Together, we wish to serve the growing ecosystem of capital market participants ranging from buyside asset managers to sell side investment banks and private wealth players in the region” said Raghav Kapoor, CEO and co-founder at Smartkarma.

“Access to top-quality research is the need of the hour for the ever-growing  investor community in the GCC region, whether they are institutional investors, HNW Individuals or family offices. We are thrilled to partner with Smartkarma and offer their fantastic solutions to the investors here.” said Radhika Jain, ArcLinks’s lead. 

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Media contact:

Valerie Tan
Tel: +65 6715 1480
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

About ArcLinks

ArcLinks is a leading UAE-based consultancy firm specializing in financial services and market expansion strategies. With a dedicated team of professionals, ArcLinks provides valuable expertise and personalized solutions to help businesses thrive in the region’s dynamic market, while assisting investors to reach their financial goals through access to well-curated investment opportunities.

SINGAPORE, 30 June 2023: Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, is pleased to announce the addition of new Insight Providers to its growing base.

The following additions further enhance the breadth and depth of global coverage available on Smartkarma, providing subscribers with actionable and data-backed insights, and offering a more comprehensive view of the global economy.

1. Mohit Surana, Co-founder, Alphabox Advisors
   With over 15 years of investment research experience, Mohit specializes in emerging and frontier market equities. He has a strong background in value investing, gained from his role as a buy-side equity Analyst at Neon Liberty Capital Management and his sell-side experience at Credit Suisse.
2. Vijay Lohia, Co-founder, Alphabox Advisors
   Vijay brings extensive expertise from his 30 years of working in sell-side and buy-side firms, covering stocks in emerging and frontier markets. His knowledge and insights are crucial in providing a holistic approach to investment research.
3. Emil Moller, Head of Research, Steno Research
   As the Head of Research at Steno Research and a former US family office trader, Emil offers a unique perspective with a strong background in Economics. His experience with Danske Bank and the Danish Foreign Ministry adds depth to his insights.
4. Leon Gross, Equity Derivatives Trader & Strategist
   Leon is an experienced and highly regarded leader in Equity Derivatives. With almost 30 years of experience in strategy, trading, research, and managing global businesses, Leon brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to Smartkarma. He is well-known in the industry for his expertise and has been mentioned in books for his honesty and insight.
5. Niklas Olausson, Independent Analyst
   With 24 years of equity research experience, Niklas has worked on both the sell-side and buy-side. He has held notable roles at Sun Hung Kai Securities, Credit Agricole W. I. Carr, Deutsche Bank, and CLSA. Niklas focuses on finding value for growth and identifying catalysts that exceed investor expectations.

Stay in the loop and check out their exclusive insights on Smartkarma.

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

SINGAPORE, 24 March 2023: Smartkarma, the investment research network, has expanded its roster of Insight Providers to enhance the breadth and depth of global coverage available on the platform.

Subscribers will benefit from the actionable and data-backed insights produced on the platform, and receive a more comprehensive view of the global economy.

1. Jeroen Blokland, True Insights
   Jeroen is the founder of True Insights, a provider of independent investment research, trade ideas & well-diversified portfolios. While with his daily insights, he debunks macro topics from inflation to monetary policy, with his weekly market monitor he covers the most important events of the week, providing on the back of his analysis trade ideas and tactical asset allocation tips.
2. Edward Slade, Schoolhouse Solutions
   Edward is the director of Schoolhouse, a strategy and research provider for the Education sector. Schoolhouse publishes differentiated reports and bespoke research on the sector, focused on private and public companies in Asia-Pacific. His team has decades of experience working with Education companies ranging from K-12 to Tertiary and Edtech.
3. Anik Siwach, Schoolhouse Solutions
   Anik is an equity research analyst in the Education sector. His expertise in analyzing complex financial data and synthesizing insights allows him to make strategic recommendations that drive business growth.

Stay up-to-date and check out their exclusive insights on Smartkarma.

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

SINGAPORE, 22 Feb 2023: Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, has announced new additions to its growing base of Insight Providers. 

The following additions to Smartkarma’s pool of Insight Providers will further elevate the breadth and depth of global coverage available on the platform. Subscribers will benefit from the actionable and data-backed insights produced on the platform, and receive a more holistic view of the global economy. 

1. Andreas Steno, Steno Research
   Andreas is the founder and Head of Research of the European Power Research house “Steno Research.” Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. Andreas’ expertise lies in the macro strategy, energy, real estate and equity spaces. 
2. Mikkel Rosenvold, Steno Research
   Mikkel is a geopolitical Analyst based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. His fields of expertise span European Politics, Global Conflicts, Geopolitical Strategy and Political Economy. Steno Research has an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. 
3. Alexis Dwek, Starling Advisors
   Alexis has a strictly pan-European focus, and is here to build that niche on Smartkarma. With a high calibre buyside background and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he recently started his independent research business, Starling Advisors.
4. Shawn Yang, Blue Lotus Research Institute
   Shawn has extensive experience in the internet industry and investment banking. His main focus is China’s internet sector. ​​​​​​​Blue Lotus Research Institute regularly covers about 60 high tech companies in Hong Kong, US ADR and Chinese domestic bourses. They have solid on the ground experience with the goal to expand their coverage to all Asian internet names.

Stay in the loop and check out their insights on Smartkarma. 

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

Finance software startup Quartr signs an API deal with the Sequoia-backed investment research network Smartkarma, reaching over 250 institutional asset management firms predominantly across Asia. The partnership grants Smartkarma access to Quartr’s database of earnings calls, accompanying documents, reports, and slide decks, providing its customers with a strong foundation to conduct fundamental research. At the same time, this creates a wider distribution channel for the information that public companies provide.

STOCKHOLM & NEW YORK – Quartr (www.quartr.com) has passed an additional milestone on its mission to bring the financial community closer together by signing yet another important API deal – this time with the Asian-first financial research platform Smartkarma. The partnership enables Smartkarma’s extensive network of institutional asset management companies and investor relations professionals to directly access crucial first-party information such as earnings calls, accompanying documents, reports, and slide decks through its financial research platform.

“We are thrilled to announce our first Asia-focused partnership, providing Smartkarma’s extensive network, including both finance and investor relations professionals, with crucial information. We are convinced that our API solution will be value-creating for investors, online brokers, and research platforms like Smartkarma worldwide, and not least for public companies as this enables them to get their equity stories told to a much wider audience,” comments Sami Osman, CEO & Co-founder of Quartr.

”Quartr’s technology makes it incredibly easy for research analysts, investors, and IR professionals to dial into company conference calls, skip straight to Q&A and browse associated corporate presentations. By natively integrating all this technology into Smartkarma’s desktop and mobile apps, we have unlocked seamless access to first-party information from public companies. Smartkarma network members will now be able to listen to company calls while reading insights or researching on entity pages of over thousands of publicly listed companies globally. This sits squarely with our tech-first approach towards uniting investors, insight providers, and issuers on one network,” comments Raghav Kapoor, CEO & Co-founder of Smartkarma.

About Smartkarma
Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

About Quartr
Quartr is a software company serving the world of finance. The Quartr ecosystem gives millions of investors, journalists, and corporate professionals easy access to first-party information from public companies through a variety of services. Quartr’s product suite includes a web app built for professionals, a free mobile app for both iOS and Android, an embeddable player for Investor Relations sites, and an API solution that gives third parties the ability to stream live earnings calls and to distribute documents like slide decks, reports, and financial segment data from almost 7,000 public companies. All products are built with the same purpose – to bring the financial community closer together.

The addition of Steno Research to the network of Insight Providers will allow subscribers to benefit from Steno Research’s signature coverage and thought leadership on global macroeconomics.

SINGAPORE, 9 Jan 2023: Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, has officially inducted Danish research firm, Steno Research, as an Insight Provider on the platform. The independent European research house will begin publishing their insights starting January 2023.

The addition of Steno Research to Smartkarma’s pool of Insight Providers will further elevate the breadth and depth of global macroeconomics coverage available on the platform. Subscribers will benefit from the actionable and data-backed insights produced by Steno Research on the platform, and receive a more holistic view of the global macroeconomy. 

In addition to their signature coverage of the US and European macroeconomic landscape, Smartkarma subscribers will also be able to purchase access to premium bespoke research services from Steno Research’s team of analysts through a single point of contact. 

“Andreas Steno and his team of analysts are fiercely independent and bring their years of experience towards producing highly actionable, data-driven and differentiated analysis. This is precisely the type of unconflicted research that moves markets, is valuable to investors and is at the heart and soul of everything we do at Smartkarma. We look forward to working closely together to serve investors,” says Raghav Kapoor, CEO and Co-Founder of Smartkarma.

“We are very excited to join Smartkarma. We are very eager to share our insights on macro and geopolitics with the Smartkarma community and hope to build a good relationship with the users of the platform. Our outlook is global but we will focus on insights into US and European markets and politics and we are deeply committed to engaging with the Smartkarma community and learning more about members and other insight providers,” says Andreas Steno, CEO of Steno Research.

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Media contact:

Valerie Tan

Tel: +65 6715 1480

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries across the world. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

About Steno Research

Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. We are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, but have an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. The team is led by Andreas Steno, previous global head of strategy at Nordea Bank and Mikkel Rosenvold, former chief consultant in the Danish Ministry of Finance. 

CFA Institute members gain access to in-depth coverage and institutional-level insight across APAC markets.

SINGAPORE, 28 NOVEMBER 2022: Smartkarma, a leading independent investment research network, is partnering with the CFA Institute Research Foundation, a research arm of CFA Institute that provides independent, in-depth research on investment management issues, to provide CFA Institute members with access to investment insights across APAC markets.  

With this collaboration, Smartkarma joins a select group of data and intelligence providers participating in the CFA Institute Investment Data Alliance. The partnership will empower CFA Institute members with access to Smartkarma Plus, which offers institutional-level investment Insight and financial data with a focus on APAC markets. 

“We are excited to be working with CFA Institute on this partnership, which furthers our mission of democratising access to institutional-quality investment Insight, and we look forward to sharing our network with CFA Institute’s almost 200,000 members. As an innovator who champions the distribution of knowledge and intelligence, we are aligned in our goals with the CFA Institute Research Foundation, and are proud to be part of the Foundation’s Investment Data Alliance,” says Raghav Kapoor, CEO and Co-Founder of Smartkarma.

“We are pleased to be working with Smartkarma to offer access to their valuable platform. Smartkarma’s focus on APAC markets, and their unique independent research network make them a great addition to the Investment Data Alliance.” says Bud Haslett, Executive Director, at CFA Institute Research Foundation. 

Members can find in-depth, high-quality intelligence on over 6,000 Entities, covering Equities, Bonds, Macro, and Digital Assets. As part of the Smartkarma network, they also get exclusive invitations to Webinars and Online Events – all seamlessly available on desktop and mobile.

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Media Contact

Arham Jain

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries with a focus on the fast-evolving Asian markets. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com.

About the CFA Institute Research Foundation

The CFA Institute Research Foundation provides independent, high-quality research that helps investment management professionals effectively fulfill their duties with prudence, loyalty, and care. Research Foundation publications reflect the views of the author(s) and do not represent the official views of CFA Institute, the CFA Institute Research Foundation or the publication’s editorial staff.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 190,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide, and there are 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on Linkedin and Twitter at @CFAInstitute.

Smartkarma and Substantive Research will work together to help global asset managers discover some of the best independent research providers focusing on the fragmented and rapidly changing Asian markets

SINGAPORE, 27 September 2022: Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, is collaborating with the research discovery and research spend analytics provider for the buy-side, Substantive Research, to fuel discovery of the best independent voices in investment research. 

The collaboration aims to serve members of the global asset management industry by complementing Substantive Research’s data-driven insights with institutional-quality research straight from Smartkarma’s extensive and curated network of independent research providers. Substantive Research clients will be able to access a wide range of in-depth intelligence and discover all-new independent research providers covering Asia. 

The Smartkarma platform contains independent investment insights across 16 verticals, from traditional finance to cutting-edge sectors such as Crypto and Digital Assets. Insight Providers on the Smartkarma network are quoted daily by major financial press including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Financial Times.

“Access to independent and differentiated Insight is increasingly important, ever more so in the volatile markets of today. We believe we share a goal with Substantive Research in making such insight available to global investors, and are hopeful that our collaboration will help investors discover the  brightest minds in independent research today,” says Raghav Kapoor, CEO and Co-Founder of Smartkarma.

“Asia’s markets are broad and fragmented, but yet, they offer boundless opportunities for global investors. Smartkarma has done an incredible job at integrating research and insight in all of these markets onto its unparalleled platform. We’re excited to be working with Smartkarma to help global investors find the best in class research, whatever their requirements,’’ says Hamish Risk, head of research discovery, at Substantive Research. 

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Media Contact

Valerie Tan

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

About Smartkarma

Smartkarma is the independent investment research network that provides differentiated, independent analysis on companies, markets, and industries with a focus on the fast-evolving Asian markets. Smartkarma’s online platform empowers asset managers and private accredited investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their written reports and bespoke services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital, SGX, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com

About Substantive Research

Substantive Research offers independent comparison and discovery on investment research, market data and ESG pricing and products for buy side professionals. Learn more at https://substantiveresearch.com/.