Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

An equity research analyst with over 7 years of experience in multiple sectors. Previously worked for one of the world's largest asset managers with about USD2.5trn in AUM, covering small and micro-cap companies in the consumer sphere across Europe and developed Asia. Also experienced in covering multiple industries including banking, insurance and asset management, retail, tech, telco and REIT.

Equity Analyst

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Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>A host of Japanese apparel brands are starting to reject cotton produced in the Xinjiang region.</li>
<li>Even though Fast Retailing is unlikely to stake a strong stand against the Xinjiang cotton controversy, actions by other Japanese brands could still affect Uniqlo in the Chinese market.</li>
<li>The Uniqlo brand resonates with Japan and a boycott of Japanese brands in China could have severe consequences to Uniqlo’s Chinese business.</li>
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A host of Japanese apparel brands are starting to reject cotton produced in the Xinjiang region.
Even though Fast Retailing is unlikely to stake a strong stand against the Xinjiang cotton controversy, actions by other Japanese brands could still affect Uniqlo in the Chinese market.
The Uniqlo brand resonates with Japan and a boycott of Japanese brands in China could have severe consequences to Uniqlo’s Chinese business.


China’s Boycott of Western Brands Could Extend to Japanese Brands Amidst Xinjiang Cotton Controversy