ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

ASEAN Insight Provider

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia(GOTO IJ) - Lifting Clouds

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) -Stabilizing Before a Rebound

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

Multiple Countries / Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>This week we look at Shopee's tie-up with YouTube on e-commerce in Indonesia, MR DIY's next plan to list in Indonesia, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo</a> helping to drive free school meals programme.</li>
<li>We also look at the potential pitfalls of AI in the banking industry specifically for micro-lending, where the data may not be reliable, leading to a higher incidence of NPLs. </li>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
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This week we look at Shopee's tie-up with YouTube on e-commerce in Indonesia, MR DIY's next plan to list in Indonesia, and GoTo helping to drive free school meals programme.
We also look at the potential pitfalls of AI in the banking industry specifically for micro-lending, where the data may not be reliable, leading to a higher incidence of NPLs. 
CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - Shopee & YouTube, MR DIY Rollingout, GOTO, and AI & Micro Lending