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In this conversation, Kalani Scarrott covers eCommerce in Southeast Asia. From Sea’s struggles with Shopee, to the inevitable rise of TikTok shop.
Simon Torring is the Co-founder of Cube Asia, a market insights company for online retail in Southeast Asia. Cube Asia helps brands, retail companies, and investors drive profitable growth by leveraging more recent, granular, and reliable data and insights about their online sales channels.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep64
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Jeroen Blokland. He will introduce the Macro-Sentiment-Valuation framework and we will take a look at the outlook of equities. Jeroen will also show us the rationale behind decisions to chase the year-to-date rally in equities. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Jeroen Blokland is an all-round Multi-Asset investor. He is the former head of a EUR 5 billion multi-asset fund range, a speaker, and the founder of True Insights, a provider of independent investment research, trade ideas & well-diversified portfolios. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Hemindra Hazari. He will be sharing with us more about Disclosures and Governance in Indian Banks. From current opportunities, to what we can expect next in the space, join us as we get the full picture from Hemindra. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Hemindra Hazari is a Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered research analyst with over 25 years experience in the Indian capital markets with a specialization in banking and economy research and has managerial experience of establishing profitable equities business, leading and mentoring analysts. He has worked with prominent foreign and domestic capital market firms such as UBS, Societe Generale, HSBC, ASK Raymond James and Karvy Stock Broking and is a regular guest on business media channels and is respected for his non-consensus view on stocks and the market. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Stanley Tsai, CFA as he will be sharing with us his insights on the performance and outlook of banks in China. Join us, as Stanley tackles topics like possible triggers for a banking crisis in China, to how the evolving regulatory environment will going to change investors' risks / rewards, in the next live session. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Stanley Tsai, CFA has over 20 years of experience as a financial sector specialist across equities and fixed income. He is currently an advisor to a private investment fund and a non-executive director of a US VC fund. He is also a member of the Value Investing Committee and Media Committee at the CFA Institute of Hong Kong. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Providers, Pranav Bhavsar and Nitin Mangal. They will be sharing with us their Top Stock Picks in India. From trends, current opportunities, and insights on their picks, join us as we get the full picture from Pranav and Nitin. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Pranav Bhavsar is the Founder of ASA Capital Management, focusing on research on consumer themes and companies operating in India or global companies that have significant exposure to India or the Indian economy. Follow his work here.
Nitin Mangal is a SEBI registered Research Analyst with more than 10 years of experience in Indian equities. He is Pioneer of Corporate Governance and Accounting Research in Indian Market and has successfully developed a product for Institutional Investors named as "Analysis Beyond Consensus" during his association with Edelweiss Securities Ltd, Mumbai. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Oshadhi Kumarasiri:, as he shares his thoughts on his insights and top picks in Japan's investment space. From bubbling trends, to what's next in the space, do join us to get the full picture. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Oshadhi Kumarasiri is an equity research analyst who previously worked for one of the world's largest asset managers with about USD2.5trn in AUM, covering companies in the consumer sphere across Europe and developed Asia. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Providers, Leonard Law, CFA and Trung Nguyen, as they share their thoughts on High Yield Opportunities in Asia. From developing trends, to what to expect in the space, join us for this next installment of our #webinar Wednesdays to get the full picture. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Leonard Law, CFA covers a portfolio of Chinese and Indonesian high-yield corporate credits. Prior to joining Lucror in 2017, he was an Associate Analyst with Moody’s Investors Service for three years, responsible for credit analysis and research. Follow his work here.
Trung Nguyen is responsible for covering high-yield companies in the Southeast Asia region. He joined Lucror in 2013 from ST Asset Management, a credit investment arm of Temasek Holdings, where he spent over six years in investment research and portfolio management. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Pyari Menon as he will be sharing with us his top stock picks based on data mining. Join us as we hear his insights about his stock picks, as well as his methods on determining his choices. From the current trends, to what's coming next, join us in this installment as we hear more from Pyari. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Pyari Menon has over twenty years of experience in the industry, having worked on both the buy and sell-side including at Goldman Sachs, Credit-Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Intellectual Ventures, Tano Capital, and Franklin Templeton. His coverage has been in technology and mid-caps across various geographies including Taiwan, ASEAN, India, the US, and Europe.. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Andreas Steno as he gives us a detailed tour around forward looking inflation indicators for all major economies. From touchpoints like how money growth is outright negative in the West, to trends being opposite in China/Japan, join us as we dive deeper into the topic with Andreas. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Andreas Steno is the founder and Head of Research of the European Power Research house "Steno Research." Building on years of experience as Global Chief Strategist at Nordea Bank, he is one of the most quoted and sought-after macro analysts out there. Andreas’ expertise is the macro strategy, energy, real estate and equity spaces, but doesn’t shy away from hot takes on other topics if the underlying analysis is strong enough. Andreas anchors the weekly editorial ‘Steno Signals’ and other watch series from Steno Research. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Devi Subhakesan as she shares more about her thoughts on the Top Opportunities in Indian Consumer Discretionary in the year 2023. From the trends in the industry, to its major players and catalysts, join us in this next installment as we dive deep into the topic alongside Devi. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Devi Subhakesan is an Equity Analyst with an Asia Consumer Sector Focus. She has been part of Buy-side and Sell-side Institutions, and has covered Oil, Gas & Coal, Media, Textiles, and Consumer Discretionary sectors across ASEAN, India, and North Asia . Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Alec Tseung as he shares more about his thoughts on the Insurance Opportunities in China. From the trends in the industry, to its major players and catalysts, join us in this next installment as we dive deep into the topic alongside Alec. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Alec Tseung is a Fintech & EM-focused Analyst. He previously spent time with Tencent, where he was responsible for the group's investments in the overseas markets (Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe). Prior to Tencent, he was in the Principal Investments team at Swiss Re, where he focused on driving the group's investments into financial services and Fintech sectors in APAC. He has been responsible for a wide range of investments and transactions (venture/growth, buyout, direct secondaries, etc.) totalled >$5 billion. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Michael Howell he shares more about his thoughts on the global liquidity outlook for 2023. From questions like why liquidity is so important for investors, to tracking the global liquidity cycle, join us in this next installment as we dive deep into the topic alongside Michael. This is a shortened version of the full webinar. For the full-length episode, head on over to the Smartkarma platform, where subscribers get complete access to all webinar sessions and more.
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Michael J. Howell is Managing Director at CrossBorder Capital, an investment advisory firm specialising in macro-investing. Founded in 1996 with an international client base, CrossBorder focuses on monitoring and understanding global liquidity and capital flows. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Osbert Tang as he shares more about his top trade ideas in China, the latest trends, and business opportunities in the space.
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Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, where he accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Shawn Yang as he shares more about his top picks in the Chinese internet space. He'll be touching on major players in the industry, the latest trends, and business opportunities of these major players.
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Shawn has extensive experience in internet industry and investment banking and his research findings were published in well-known websites and media outlets. Shawn mainly covers China internet sector; he joined Blue Lotus in October 2015. Shawn has been frequently interviewed by various financial medias like CCTV, Bloomberg, WSJ and CNBC. Prior to joining Blue Lotus, Mr. Yang served as the director of strategy for CMGE, a mobile game company, and was responsible for strategic research and investor relations. Mr. Yang also worked for HSBC Asset Management and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Yang graduated from Tsinghua University with a bachelor’s degree and received his master’s degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider, David Coloretti, CMT as he will share more on the H1 2023 global market outlook from a technical analysis perspective. 2008 and 2022 were his most profitable trading years of the past 3 decades. This was possible due to a razor sharp focus on momentum confirmation and the correct use of freely available momentum indicators. In this episode he will use these same techniques to provide a high probability outlook for global markets in H1 2023
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David Coloretti is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and a full member of the Market Technicians Association of New York. David is the Managing Director of The Markets Academy Pty Ltd (TMA), an independent research firm based in Australia. TMA delivers a technical analysis / strategy subscription service in G10 and Asian financial markets, primarily to Asia's leading hedge funds and banks. David's career spans 30+ years as a technical analyst across senior trading, sales and strategy roles. Prior to establishing TMA in 2013, David worked for BP, Credit Suisse, Citi, Barcap and RBS in Australia and Singapore. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next installment of our Webinar Wednesdays, we speak to Smartkarma Insight Provider Travis Lundy, as he gives us a quick rundown about what is the current situation that is happening with the Adani Group and where they are headed from this point.
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Travis Lundy has 20+ years of experience in Asia doing alternative strategies (i.e. non-delta1 non long-only) in fixed income, equity derivatives, and activist/catalyst/event-driven and long-short equity strategies, with most of that time spent managing money. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this next webinar we will speak to Smartkarma Insight Provider, Michael Causton about his top picks in the Japanese Retail and Consumer Market space. With the Japanese retail and consumer markets facing major catalysts for change like high levels of inflation, higher wages, and a labour shortage, what can we expect from the space, and what exactly it will take for Japanese retailers to thrive under these changes?
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Michael is co-founder and partner at JapanConsuming. JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports and seminars on retail sectors and consumer trends, as well as telephone consulting/meetings with investors. All of JapanConsuming's team are bilingual and bicultural, and the company's research sources are: Direct meetings with retailers, wholesalers, distributors, trade body staff, govt., marketing firms, academics etc. Govt. data Trade association data Trade Press across all consumer sectors Unique Network of buyers/managers/marketing staff at retail, as well as wholesalers and trading firms. Editors/Journalists at publishing houses and PR/Ad firms. JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. Michael Causton set up and ran a consumer distribution business in Tokyo for 10 years and developed this into a business responsible for annual imports to Japan of several billion Yen, at the same time building up an inside knowledge of how Japanese distribution works and developing a network of contacts across the industry. Seeing the lack of quality market intelligence on Japanese markets, he co-founded JapanConsuming in 2000. He divides his time between Japan and Europe/US consulting for companies, governments and investors, including providing talks, seminars, and webinars as well as writing reports and books. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this next webinar we will discuss Smartkarma Insight Provider, Tina Banerjee's high conviction ideas from Indian healthcare sector, with solid fundamental profile and strong growth prospects. Nifty Pharma index plunged ~6% from its recent peak in November. With COVID-related high bases gradually behind us, lesser pricing pressure in the U.S. market, new product launches gaining momentum, and continuous recovery in the domestic healthcare market, we expect recent pullback offers attractive entry opportunities for long-term investors.
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Tina Banerjee is an equity research analyst with more than 15 years of experience, and an interest in fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. She has been helping investors to find future winners in healthcare space to grow their wealth by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of the companies. Her initiating coverage reports and pitch help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. Tina's clients always remain on top of the sector with the help of her timely and detailed notes on earnings or any news update. Tina also provides a broader view on the entire healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
What does 2023 have in store for the Chinese healthcare industry? In the next webinar, we speak with Insight Provider Xinyao (Criss) Wang on just that, as she shares with us the landscape of the Chinese healthcare industry in 2023. From its outlook in 2023, to the opportunities present, Criss will share with us her thoughts and insights in this next episode of our Webinar Wednesdays.
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A Hong Kong/China Healthcare Analyst, Criss has over 13 years' worth of experience in both finance and healthcare. She covers clinic operations, investment and equity research in both the Chinese and overseas markets. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next webinar, we welcome Smartkarma Insight Provider Edward Wu, who will be sharing shares with us the landscape of the Crypto industry in 2023. From the problems with the current crypto industry, to Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, Edward will share with us his thoughts in this next episode of our Webinar Wednesdays.
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Edward Wu is an experienced financial professional with strong research experience in macroeconomics, credit as well as corporate banking. He is a true believer in the future of Crypto/DeFi and foresee widely adoption of tokenization of real-world assets. He is currently actively researching in the crypto field, mainly focused on DeFi, DAO governance, and tokenomic design. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next webinar, we welcome Smartkarma Insight Provider Gauri Anand , who will be sharing with us her Top indian Equity Picks and the investment philosophy behind each of her picks. Curious about companies like Indian Energy Exchange (IEX IN), VA Tech Wabag (VATW IN), or UPL Ltd (UPLL IN)? Tune in and find out what Gauri has to say about them.
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Gauri Anand is a mid-small cap specialist based in India. With a focus on equities, Gauri combs top down and bottom up approaches to identify themes and value stocks at its inflexion point. Sector agnostic with a value oriented - Inflexion approach, Gauri dives into bottom Up ideas with a biased towards Sustainability and ESG. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next webinar, we will be hosting Mr Lee Sanghyun, the CEO of Flashlight Capital Partners (FCP), who will discuss their case for Corporate Activism at KT&G Corporation (033780 KS). Interviewing Mr Lee, will be Smartkarma’s Co-Head of Research, Pranav Rao. The focus of the interview would be FCP’s shareholder return plan which aims to drive significantly higher returns (3x) versus the plan currently proposed by the company.
For further detail, please refer to prior insights by Smartkarma Insight Provider Douglas Kim, as well as relevant sections of FCP’s website..
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Lee Sanghyun is the CEO of Flashlight Capital Partners. Previously, he was the head of The Carlyle Group Korea, and has spent time at Affinity Capital Partners in Hong Kong, as well as McKinsey & Co. in Seoul. Mr Lee Sanghyun is also a graduate of Seoul National University and Harvard Business School.
Pranav Rao is the Co-Head of Research at Smartkarma.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In the next webinar, we welcome Smartkarma Insight Provider Evelyn Zhang who will share with us her views on the current climate of investments in China, along with her top picks and insights for investors. Have any questions about the investing climate in China? Get your questions answered in the live Q&A session that will conclude the webinar.
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With over a decade's worth of experiences in Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Agricultural Bank of China, Lenovo, Evelyn's expertise includes research and investment into tech companies of all stages. Experienced in asset management, private equity, strategic investment, investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, Evelyn is particularly focused on emerging technology. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our next Webinar, we have Smartkarma Insight Provider Philip Rush, who will be giving us the full picture of inflation in Europe and its effects on the European economy. Have your burning questions answered in the live Q&A session that will follow after Phil's presentation.
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Philip Rush is the Founder and Chief Economist of Heteronomics. Until launching in November 2016, he was Nomura's Senior European Economist and was the Chief UK Economist there since 2010. Before that, he was UK Economist at Barclays Wealth, where he also developed strategic asset allocation models for their market return portfolios. Philip started his career at Lehman Brothers covering the UK, Scandinavian and Swiss economies. A book on his fundamental framework was published in January 2018 as "Real Market Economics". Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our next Webinar, we have Smartkarma Insight Provider Eric Fernandez, CFA who will be taking us through his top short trade ideas in the US. Have your burning questions answered in the live Q&A session that will follow after Eric's presentation.
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Eric Fernandez, CFA, has 30+ years of research and investment banking experience in company modeling, equity valuation and credit is the backbone of Two Rivers Analytics analytical approach. He founded Two Rivers to remedy a shortfall of traditional short idea generation which relies primarily on thematic, top-down processes. Instead, Two Rivers combines a methodical framework to sift through the universe looking for markers of various types of short candidates, which are subsequently vetted via traditional fundamental analysis. Our Stocks at Risk (SAR 2.0) models are a comprehensive framework for identifying short sale candidates. Each model is tailored to the various types of short situations. The models generate ideas to match different client preferences in shorting styles, from lower beta, long horizon Declining Businesses, to higher volatility Breaking Growth short types. They help in diversifying short portfolios by type, beta, time horizon, risk/return, and other characteristics. On net, this framework produces more ideas, boosting returns, and saving time for portfolio managers and analysts. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our next Webinar, we have Smartkarma Insight Provider Kyle Rudden, who will be joined by the CEO of Helixtap, Farah Miller, as they run us through the ESG landscape in agri commodities through a financial and data driven perspective. Through their discussion on the importance of data in planning ESG goals in supply chains, they also highlighted how Helixtap's data and products can help companies meet their sustainability targets.
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. Previously, an Institutional Investor and Wall Street Journal All-Star sell-side analyst at J.P. Morgan, he believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. You can expect his insights to be investigative research into emergent ESG issues; data-driven analyses of deals (pre-IPO ESG research, ESG-focused M&A consequence analyses, etc.); and trading-oriented ideas like ESG short selling and playing ESG index constituency changes. He brings both ESG expertise and traditional investing experience, as well as some rather unique perspectives on ESG (a lesson in governance from Enron, anyone?). Kyle has spent the last decade exclusively on ESG, researching links to equity returns, credit ratings, cost of capital, and yield spreads. He also contributed to ESG reporting standards (SASB and GRI), and the MBA curriculum (Impact Investing) at the Kellogg School of Management. Follow his work here.
Farah Miller, was previously in sales and trading roles spanning several commodities, such as thermal and coking coal, iron ore and natural rubber, with extensive experience in both Singapore and London. Her roles include time in Noble Group and Ginga Petroleum, with her most recent role as VP at Green and Collier Trading as lead rubber broker and advisor.
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In our next Webinar, we welcome Analyst Scott Foster , who will take us through the Japanese IT landscape and his top picks in the space. Scott shares with us his views like how the Japanese semiconductor industry is faring in the current economy, along with addressing which companies will likely be affected by the Yen's drop in value.
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Scott is a securities analyst covering electronics, precision equipment & robotics, engineering, construction, transport and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special episode, we welcome Analysts Chris Redl and Sameer Taneja, who will be joined by Smartkarma CEO Raghav Kapoor in an exciting discussion on the EV landscape in China.
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Chris Redl has over 20 years' experience covering the global automotive industry both on the Sell-side (UBS & Morgan Stanley) and Buy-side (Och-Ziff). His current focus is on electric vehicle stocks & their supply chains, aiming is to identify the winners and losers from a long/short perspective. This includes close coverage of legacy automakers as well. Follow his work here.
Sameer Taneja is the founder of Investics Research, a firm that engages in bottom-up sectoral research, fundamental research of publicly listed companies as well as forensic analysis. He started his career as a sell-side analyst in a stockbroking firm called B&K Securities (India) from 2004-07, covering the ferrous sector. From 2007-16 he worked as an investment analyst in a hedge fund called Kelusa Capital, covering the materials, utilities, construction & heavy machinery, and the auto sector. He continued to work on the buy-side from 2017-19 in a firm called Skale Investments (with similar sectoral coverage), before founding Investics Research in 2019. Follow his work here.
Raghav is the co-founder and CEO of Smartkarma.
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In this episode, we will look at news updates on Shinsei Bank, Toa Oil, and Toyo Construction. To help us explore the implications for investors, we welcome Insight Provider Travis Lundy of Quiddity Advisors. He takes a look at all three situations and shares his insights on the future of these companies.
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Travis Lundy has 20+ years of experience in Asia doing alternative strategies (i.e. non-delta1 non long-only) in fixed income, equity derivatives, and activist/catalyst/event-driven and long-short equity strategies, with most of that time spent managing money. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Shifara Samsudeen will take us through the landscape of HR Tech and its investment opportunities.
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Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA, is a chartered management accountant with more than 10 years of rich experience in investment research and financial analysis. She has worked as an equity analyst for one of the world's largest asset managers with USD2.5 trillion in AUM covering numerous sectors including chemicals, retail, tech, autos, telco, real-estate and banks, globally. She is experienced in fundamental equity research, industry research, commodity studies, forensic accounting, and due diligence reviews. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Soo Young Kim will take us through the ESG risks present in South Korea and her analysis based on negative ESG incidents.
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Soo Young is the Head of ESG Intelligence at Who’s Good, Asia's first AI-driven ESG Insight Provider. Using AI technologies and public data, Who’s Good provides objective and up-to-date corporate ESG insights on Asian companies. Follow her work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Said Desaque will outline his outlook on the Asian economy and its opportunities. Is wage inflation becoming an issue for ASEAN countries? Is there the possibility of a yuan versus yen currency war? Tune in to find out more.
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Said DeSaque is a professional economist with over 33 years of experience covering the global economy, with significant expertise in the US, China, Japan and emerging markets. He worked with US investment banks for 25 years covering institutional investors in Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. Covers financial markets on a multi asset basis. Said has been an independent economist covering the global economy and financial markets for the past 8 years since founding DeSaque Macro Research in London. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Daniel Tabbush who will discuss his views on Asian banks. will take us through his top investment ideas in Singapore.
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Daniel Tabbush has 25 years of experience analysing Asia-Pacific banks, including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Japanese and Australian banks. At the same time, his research and consulting focuses on global banking issues, including the regulatory environment. He was the Head of Asian Bank research at the number one Asian brokerage CLSA for most of his career, overseeing coverage of 80 banks and 10 analysts in Asia-Pacific. Daniel started his own independent bank research and consultancy in 2012, under the banner name Tabbush Report. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Nicolas Van Broekhoven will take us through his top investment ideas in Singapore.
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Nicolas Van Broekhoven was on the buyside for 15 years, most recently at a medium-sized boutique asset management firm. He grew up in Europe, went to university in the US and have been living in Singapore for the last 7 years which has given him a broad scope on the world and investing in general.
He considers himself a generalist investor with a preference for small and mid-cap companies and special situations. However, a large cap that has gone temporarily out of favor might also pique his interest. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special, remastered version of an earlier episode from late 2020, we welcome Insight Provider Osbert Tang, CFA to discuss the outlook of China's solid waste treatment industry, as outlined in his Smartkarma Original Insight, China Environment Sector Deep Dive: Solid Waste Treatment, focusing on the impact of China's revised Solid Waste Pollution Environmental Prevention and Treatment Law on the country's major listed waste treatment companies.
Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities.
Related Smartkarma Insights
- China Environment Sector Deep Dive: Solid Waste Treatment
- Conch Venture (586 HK): Another Spin-Off in the Pipeline
- China Stimulus: These Are the Key Beneficiaries
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special, remastered version of an earlier episode, Insight Provider Ankit Agrawal discusses the findings of his forecasting model, as outlined in his Smartkarma Original: "Asia Dividend Forecasting | The Rise and Fall of Dividends Across Asian Companies" - a quantitative approach for identifying Asian companies that are likely to raise or cut dividends.
Read the Insight, and try out the model for yourself, here: https://skr.ma/U4Zw9jGHXHRtt1Kn6
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Ankit Agrawal, CFA is the founder and CIO of Yellowstone Equity, a firm providing unbiased and independent research on Indian equities. He was previously on the buy-side with Howe & Rusling and Investcorp.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Henry Soediarko will take us through his top trade ideas in ASEAN.
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation slides here.
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Henry Soediarko is a Long & Short Investment Ideas generator for Asian Equities with 10 years of experience in a Hedge fund focused on bottom-up ideas, searching out mispriced ideas and misunderstood investment theses. He provides on-the-ground insights in various Asian markets with a sway towards ASEAN. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar will take us through his top ideas in Europe's M&A landscape.
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation slides here.
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Jesus is an Insight Provider (Event-driven) on the Smartkarma network, where he looks across sectors at opportunities arising from securities mispricing (both credit and equity), share classes, bid announcements, prospective bids, and special situations. He has recently served as Economic and Business Advisor at the Spanish Congress in Madrid. Prior to that, he has worked in the City of London: as a Credit Analyst at Bloomberg; Event-driven associate at former boutique European Research; and doubled as Special Situations and Equity-linked VP (convertible bonds) at Merrill Lynch. Jesús has an MBA from the London Business School, a BA (Hons.) degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a BA (Hons.) in Law from U.N.E.D., also in Madrid. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Alec Tseung talks about the fundamental ideas of DeFi options protocols. Alec introduces and goes through the key aspects of the three currently leading protocols: Opyn Squeeth (OSQTH CURNCY), Ribbon Finance (RBN CURNCY), and Dopex (DPX CURNCY).
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation slides here.
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Alec Tseung is an EM-focused Analyst. He previously spent time with Tencent, where he was responsible for the group's investments in overseas markets (Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe). Prior to Tencent, he was in the Principal Investments team at Swiss Re, where he focused on driving the group's investments into the financial services and fintech sectors in APAC. He has been responsible for investments and transactions of >$2 billion in total. Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Analysts Said Desaque and Osbert Tang, who go over China's latest potential $220 billion stimulus through a massive sale of special bonds. The Analysts each present their views on the situation and a Q&A follows.
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Said DeSaque is a professional economist with over 33 years of experience covering the global economy, with significant expertise in the US, China, Japan, and emerging markets. He worked with US investment banks for 25 years covering institutional investors in Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. He covers financial markets on a multi-asset basis, and has been an independent economist covering the global economy and financial markets for the past 8 years since founding DeSaque Macro Research in London. Follow his work on Smartkarma.
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Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, where he accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities. Follow his work on Smartkarma.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Chris Redl (SC Capital) outlines his stock picks in the global automotive sector, looks at the continued impact of semiconductor shortages and explores what that means for Tesla.
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Read Chris's latest report on Tesla at Smartkarma.
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Chris Redl is a global automotive fund manager with over 20 years' experience covering the global automotive industry both on the Sell-side (UBS & Morgan Stanley) and Buy-side (Och-Ziff), along with a wealth of industry contacts. The current focus is on electric vehicle stocks & their supply chains, aiming is to identify the winners and losers from a long/short perspective. This includes close coverage of legacy automakers as well. From time to time, he covers opportunistic events with stocks in the manufacturing sector, food & beverage, healthcare, and tech.
Follow his work here.
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Analysts Charles Macgregor, Trung Nguyen, and Leonard Law of Lucror Analytics, who present their high-yield/crossover picks in India and Indonesia.
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Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here.
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Lucror Analytics was established in 2010 in Singapore, to meticulously and methodically scrutinise the opportunities and risks inherent in high yield investing. Since 2010, Lucror Analytics has been entrusted as a reliable research partner by the largest and most reputable participants in the high yield segment – asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and private banks, who recognise the value and distinct advantage that independent research imparts to their investment and risk management decisions.
Charles Macgregor is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. As Head of Asia, he is responsible for the Asian credit research product at Lucror, which he joined in 2013. Previously, he had worked for Deutsche Asset Management, where he was Head of Credit Research, Asia-Pacific and Co-Chair of their Global Credit Methodology Committee. He also worked at Moody’s, where he was a Senior Credit Officer and a member of their New Instruments Committee and Symbols & Definitions Committee. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/eo2AP5v6VsRmWYcD9
Leonard Law covers a portfolio of Chinese and Indonesian high-yield corporate credits. Prior to joining Lucror in 2017, he was an Associate Analyst with Moody’s Investors Service for three years, responsible for credit analysis and research. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/CKFZpohb6GzTFfH77
Trung Nguyen is responsible for covering high-yield companies in the Southeast Asia region. He joined Lucror in 2013 from ST Asset Management, a credit investment arm of Temasek Holdings, where he spent over six years in investment research and portfolio management. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/1pHREyj8z5QDLRLE9
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This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode we flash back to an older Webinar session with Analyst Kyle Rudden, who discusses the sustainability framework ecosystem, starting with the “Big Three”:
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a framework for society-level sustainability
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a company-level framework for a very broad audience
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), company-level but investor-focused
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Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 8 June 2022, Analyst Devi Subhakesan takes an in-depth look at the nascent electric vehicle market in India. Electric 2-wheeler capacity in the country is set to rapidly multiply, as the sector is supported by government incentives and policy frameworks. Join us to hear more!
Devi Subhakesan is an Equity Analyst with an Asia Consumer Sector Focus. She has been part of Buy-side and Sell-side Institutions, and has covered Oil, Gas & Coal, Media, Textiles, and Consumer Discretionary sectors across ASEAN, India, and North Asia. Follow her work: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/devi-subhakesan
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode we flash back to an older Webinar session with Analyst Kyle Rudden, who discusses how one can assess ESG risks and opportunities in initial public offerings.
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Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode we flash back to an older Webinar session with Analyst Ankit Agrawal, walking us through the tool he developed in order to conduct forensic analysis to detect accounting red flags in companies, as well as a repository of Asian companies and associated key insiders targeted by prominent short-sellers to help serve as a tool for insider diagnostics.
Find more information in Ankit's Original Insights:
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A Forensic Analysis Tool for Detecting Accounting Red Flags: Focus on Developed Asia
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Insider Diagnostics: A Repository of Short-Sell Target Asian Companies & Associated Key Insiders
Ankit has also developed tools such as a dividend forecasting model and a buyback forecasting model for Asian companies. We covered those in previous episodes, here and here.
Follow Ankit's work here.
Ankit Agrawal, CFA is the founder and CIO of Yellowstone Equity, a firm providing unbiased and independent research on Indian equities. He was previously on the buy-side with Howe & Rusling and Investcorp.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Analyst Hemindra Hazari outlines his views on recent corporate governance developments in Indian financial institutions, separating the narrative from the reality on the ground.
Companies discussed in this episode:
- RBL Bank
- Yes Bank
- Kotak Mahindra AMC
- National Stock Exchange
Smartkarma subscribers can access Hemindra's presentation here: https://skr.ma/eY92qWBvNgvRbBPk7
Follow Hemindra's work: https://skr.ma/Khrz5Vzj37HdCgnK7
Hemindra Hazari is a SEBI-registered research analyst with over 25 years of experience in the Indian capital markets, specialising in banking and economy research. He has managerial experience in establishing profitable equities business, leading, and mentoring analysts. He has worked with prominent foreign and domestic capital market firms such as UBS, Societe Generale, HSBC, ASK Raymond James, and Karvy Stock Broking, and is a regular guest on business media channels and is respected for his non-consensus view on stocks and the market.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 11 May 2022, Analyst Ankit Agrawal shares and elaborates on three high-conviction ideas from the Indian market, across sectors and market caps.
Companies discussed in this episode:
- KPIT Technologies
- Healthcare Global
- Bajaj Finance
Smartkarma subscribers can access Ankit's presentation here.
Follow Ankit's work here.
Ankit Agrawal, CFA is the founder and CIO of Yellowstone Equity, a firm providing unbiased and independent research on Indian equities. He was previously on the buy-side with Howe & Rusling and Investcorp.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 13 April 2022, Analyst Kyle Rudden continues his series on ESG, in collaboration with SGX. Part 7 in the series explores the current state of Sustainability/ESG reporting, going through general and niche report frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD, and GRESB, and reporting-related initiatives such as those started by stock exchanges. Kyle also outlines the importance of global standardisation and looks into the future of reporting.
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Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here: https://skr.ma/XEV8JC2MmGnirp8R7
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Find all previous sessions in Kyle Rudden's ESG webinar series here:
01 - Smartkarma Webinar | Foundations of Sustainable/ESG Investing and Finance
02 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Metrics and Materiality - What Matters to Whom and Why
03 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Alpha: ESG’s Most Existential and Complicated Subject
04 - Smartkarma Webinar | Conquering the Age-Old "ESG Data Problem"
05 - Smartkarma Webinar | Hacking for ESG Data Continued
06 - Smartkarma Webinar | Alt-Angles: ESG in Special Situations/Alternative Assets
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 27 April 2022, Analyst Gautam Jain discusses his take on the US dollar and its implications for EM currencies. Gautam outlines his broad view, the reasons behind it, how it has played out, and what to expect going forward in 2022.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Gautam's presentation here: https://skr.ma/gzF8ci7WCLmYPqah9
Follow Gautam's work: https://skr.ma/x7o2hNTofEfht7tDA
Gautam Jain has over 20 years of experience covering global emerging fixed income markets, both as a strategist and a portfolio manager. He has worked in buy-side and sell-side firms, including The Rohatyn Group (TRG Management), Barclays Capital, and Millennium Partners. He has helped manage emerging markets local-currency and hard-currency debt funds. The assets that he covers include currencies, interest rates, sovereign credits, and related derivatives. He specialises in portfolio construction, smart-beta index creation, and asset allocation. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Columbia University and is a CFA charter holder.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 6 April 2022, Tina Banerjee discusses why she believes Asian healthcare companies are well-positioned for stellar growth, and outlines her top picks in the sector. Asia, being home to 60% of the world’s population, is itself a massive market opportunity. However, as Asian healthcare companies scale up and gain more technical excellence, larger addressable markets are also opening up.
Contents:
01:25 - Market Overview
09:15 - Top Picks
20:37 - Q&A
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/PQyTUjsWBw38ewUr9
Tina Banerjee is an equity research Analyst with 15+ years of experience, with an interest on fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. She has helped investors find future winners in the healthcare space by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of such companies. Her initiating coverage reports and pitches help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. She also provides a view on the broader healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports. Follow her work: https://skr.ma/tE6fbD5ZtvQYoxCc7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this two-part episode, Analyst Kyle Rudden continues his series on ESG, in collaboration with SGX. Typically, ESG conversations are "long-only equity". Historically, that was the only context for ESG. But ESG is making its way into other asset classes and non-traditional (for ESG) situations. Sovereign ESG is a hot topic lately (Russia/Ukraine). So, too, is ESG and private equity, venture capital, and M&A. And short-selling… that looming (supposedly) "Big Short" as hedge funds short-sell their way to carbon-neutral portfolios (a debated strategy). This Webinar, part 6 in the series, will cover ESG from alt-angles.
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Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here: https://skr.ma/eZ6NjqnotBYAD8b5A
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Find all previous sessions in Kyle Rudden's ESG webinar series here:
01 - Smartkarma Webinar | Foundations of Sustainable/ESG Investing and Finance
02 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Metrics and Materiality - What Matters to Whom and Why
03 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Alpha: ESG’s Most Existential and Complicated Subject
04 - Smartkarma Webinar | Conquering the Age-Old "ESG Data Problem"
05 - Smartkarma Webinar | Hacking for ESG Data Continued
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this two-part episode, Analyst Kyle Rudden continues his series on ESG, in collaboration with SGX. Typically, ESG conversations are "long-only equity". Historically, that was the only context for ESG. But ESG is making its way into other asset classes and non-traditional (for ESG) situations. Sovereign ESG is a hot topic lately (Russia/Ukraine). So, too, is ESG and private equity, venture capital, and M&A. And short-selling… that looming (supposedly) "Big Short" as hedge funds short-sell their way to carbon-neutral portfolios (a debated strategy). This Webinar, part 6 in the series, will cover ESG from alt-angles.
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Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here: https://skr.ma/eZ6NjqnotBYAD8b5A
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Find all previous sessions in Kyle Rudden's ESG webinar series here:
01 - Smartkarma Webinar | Foundations of Sustainable/ESG Investing and Finance
02 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Metrics and Materiality - What Matters to Whom and Why
03 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Alpha: ESG’s Most Existential and Complicated Subject
04 - Smartkarma Webinar | Conquering the Age-Old "ESG Data Problem"
05 - Smartkarma Webinar | Hacking for ESG Data Continued
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Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we continue Insight Provider Kyle Rudden's ESG Webinar Series in collaboration with SGX. In this fifth instalment, Kyle picks up where the last session left off, delving deeper into topics covered in the "Dorking for Data" section there. He addresses hands-on ESG data discovery and acquisition; uncovering original ESG data and information; and sharing ESG investing insights that others don't have. He also covers sources and methods, such as lesser-known troves of ESG data, ESG-relevant OSINT, specialised search engines and queries, and a few other tricks of the trade.
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here.
Find all previous sessions in Kyle Rudden's ESG webinar series here:
01 - Smartkarma Webinar | Foundations of Sustainable/ESG Investing and Finance
02 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Metrics and Materiality - What Matters to Whom and Why
03 - Smartkarma Webinar | ESG Alpha: ESG’s Most Existential and Complicated Subject
04 - Smartkarma Webinar | Conquering the Age-Old "ESG Data Problem"
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 17 March 2022, Michael J. Howell looks at the devastating implications of higher oil prices and China’s latest monetary squeeze on Global Liquidity and the markets. He also outlines his data on Liquidity and the correlation to the current market situation, and answers audience questions on everything from inflation to
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/Q81u3sM3qY1Crm2fA
Michael J. Howell is Managing Director at CrossBorder Capital, an investment advisory firm specialising in macro-investing. Founded in 1996 with an international client base, CrossBorder focuses on monitoring and understanding global liquidity and capital flows. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/jYww9yYmcUiA2NCWA
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 9 March 2022, we are delighted to welcome back Insight Provider Manu Bhaskaran. In the aftermath of the COVID crisis, Southeast Asia is back on a path to growth, although the continuing instability following the Russian invasion in Ukraine is having its own impact. As a keen, long-time observer of the region, Manu lays out the economic factors and key trends breeding new opportunities in ASEAN, which foreign investors need to know about, and weights the region's prospects given the fundamental shifts created by the war in Ukraine.
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Manu Bhaskaran is a leading Asia economist based in Singapore, with more than 30 years of experience in studying economic, political, and security issues that shape the business environment in Asia. He coordinates the Asian business of Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, Centennial Group, directing its Asian economic research practice, which provides in-depth analysis of macro trends in Asia. He works extensively with investment institutions, government agencies, and corporations, and regularly presents his views on the economic, political, and business environment in Asia at business conferences and in-house briefings. He is a member of the Regional Advisory Group for Asia and the Pacific of the International Monetary Fund. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/1KmDj8DZ22Y2dPdA9
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 16 February 2022, Healthcare Analyst Criss Wang joins us for a deep-dive into China's healthcare sector, exploring investment opportunities, stocks to watch, and general outlook for the year ahead.
Stocks mentioned in this episode:
- Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics (300760 CH)
- Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (600436 CH)
- BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK)
- Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)
- Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co. Ltd. (1877 HK)
- Remegen Co Ltd (9995 HK)
- WuXi AppTec Co Ltd (603259 CH)
- Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK))
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Criss Wang is a HK/China Healthcare Analyst with over 13 years of experience in both finance and healthcare, covering clinic operations, investment, and equity research both in China and overseas.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 23 February 2022, we welcome back Nitin Mangal and Pranav Bhavsar, who share their actionable, counter-consensus look into IndiaMart (INMART IN). While the stock is well-owned, forensic accounting and investigative due diligence from our Analysts suggests that risks are grossly under-appreciated. Nitin and Pranav take us through their investigating process, and then drill down to some of their key findings.
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Nitin Mangal is a SEBI registered Research Analyst with more than 10 years of experience in Indian equities. He is Pioneer of Corporate Governance and Accounting Research in Indian Market and has successfully developed a product for Institutional Investors named as "Analysis Beyond Consensus" during his association with Edelweiss Securities Ltd, Mumbai. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/XBundkdDTFj4KAwe8
Pranav Bhavsar is the Founder of ASA Capital Management, focusing on research on consumer themes and companies operating in India or global companies that have significant exposure to India or the Indian economy. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/4QXnLWjxzTGGMBRZ7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we continue Insight Provider Kyle Rudden's fourth session in his ESG Webinar Series, organised in collaboration with the Singapore Exchange.
In this second part, Kyle breaks down how to source ESG data and answers audience questions.
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Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here: https://skr.ma/Z8FmZHKLLZ5zsgmv8
ESG Series, Session 1: https://on.skr.ma/3ouX8yf
ESG Series, Session 2: https://on.skr.ma/3fBBOBe
ESG Series, Session 3: https://on.skr.ma/3rTlva5
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Kyle Rudden for the fourth session in his ESG Webinar Series, organised in collaboration with the Singapore Exchange.
In this first part, Kyle goes over the ecosystem and problems around ESG data. A critical component of generating ESG Alpha, ESG data is inherently flawed, but quality and availability is improving as investor demand and regulations drive changes.
Then, tune in next week for the second part, where Kyle breaks down how to source ESG data and answers audience questions.
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Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation here: https://skr.ma/Z8FmZHKLLZ5zsgmv8
ESG Series, Session 1: https://on.skr.ma/3ouX8yf
ESG Series, Session 2: https://on.skr.ma/3fBBOBe
ESG Series, Session 3: https://on.skr.ma/3rTlva5
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Insight Provider Pyari Menon shares his stock ideas based on data mined from technical publications.
Such publications, like patents and research papers, cross-reference other existing publications, which provide valuable insights into the views of experts in specific technologies and hence their likelihood of success. Pyari data mines thousands of these publications and mentions to provide insights that typical analyst reports might not discuss.
Many of these innovations start to show up in the P&L and share price performance two or three years down the line, and could help with stock picking and portfolio allocation, as well as potentially generating alpha.
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Pyari Menon has over twenty years of experience in the industry, having worked on both the buy and sell-side including at Goldman Sachs, Credit-Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Intellectual Ventures, Tano Capital, and Franklin Templeton. His coverage has been in technology and mid-caps across various geographies including Taiwan, ASEAN, India, the US, and Europe.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 22 December, Insight Provider Eric Fernandez outlines some of his top short trade ideas in the US market, based on his unique and comprehensive framework for identifying short sale candidates.
Stocks examined in this session:
- Atkore Inc (ATKR)
- Danaher (DHR)
- Service Corp International (SCI)
- Monro Inc (MNRO)
- ABM Industries (ABM)
- Renewable Energy Group (REGI)
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Eric Fernandez has 30+ years of research and investment banking experience in company modeling, equity valuation, and credit, which forms the backbone of Two Rivers Analytics' analytical approach. He founded Two Rivers to remedy a shortfall of traditional short idea generation which relies primarily on thematic, top-down processes. Instead, Two Rivers combines a methodical framework to sift through the universe looking for markers of various types of short candidates, which are subsequently vetted via traditional fundamental analysis.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 15 December 2021, we welcome back Insight Provider Michael Causton, who covers changes in Japanese consumer spending during Covid, longer-term issues in the country's consumer market, and how both are impacting, and will impact retail and brands in the next five years.
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Michael Causton is co-founder and partner at Japan Consuming. JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, it has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors.
Michael set up and ran a consumer distribution business in Tokyo for 10 years and developed this into a business responsible for annual imports to Japan of several billion Yen, at the same time building up an inside knowledge of how Japanese distribution works and developing a network of contacts across the industry. Seeing the lack of quality market intelligence on Japanese markets, he co-founded JapanConsuming in 2000. He divides his time between Japan and Europe/US consulting for companies, governments and investors, including providing talks, seminars, and webinars as well as writing reports and books.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, the third in Kyle Rudden's series on ESG investing in collaboration with SGX, we tackle the thorny topic of ESG Alpha by debunking some commonly-cited "proofs", exploring case specificity and ESG assessments, and going over current literature on the ESG Alpha question along with examples, case studies, and other critical considerations.
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Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/csUCL25G6VsiPksd9
Listen to Part 1 of the series here: https://on.skr.ma/3ouX8yf
Listen to Part 2 of the series here: https://on.skr.ma/3fBBOBe
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 27 October 2021, Insight Provider Scott Foster presents his hand-picked ideas in Japan's semiconductor sector, highlighting stocks and analysing the overall market.
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Scott Foster is a securities analyst who has been covering electronics, precision equipment & robotics, engineering, construction, transport, and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special episode, we welcome Insight Provider Josh Du, who shares his insights on how to conduct fundamental analysis on crypto assets. For this session, Josh uses decentralised exchange Uniswap (UNI CURNCY) as a case study to break down the key concepts and issues that investors need to be aware of.
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Josh Du has been an investor throughout his career with experiences across multiple asset classes, worked at shops like Horizon (PM), Ninemasts (PM), Kelusa (Analyst), Morgan Stanley (Research), Deutsche Bank (Special Sits). Currently, his focus is 100% directed at identifying, investing in, and sharing investment ideas in the crypto asset class as he believes this will the fastest growing space for years to come. Although he's a major believer in the macro thesis of crypto, his research is bottoms-up-focused and will break down crypto investments into their fundamental components that investors with institutional experiences will be familiar with.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, recorded on 17 November 2021, Insight Provider Brian Freitas covers the latest rebalance of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) as it pushes towards its target of 80 index members by mid-2022.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Brian's presentation here: https://skr.ma/GsLYGhgvv68AN789A
Brian Freitas is a highly experienced ex-delta one trader with over 17 years of experience. He was previously with Barclays, Macquarie, Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/mqJboLCC8hszjQ5T7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, Insight Provider Howard J Klein goes over his outlook on the casino and gaming sector in Asia for 2022, and presents opportunities for investors in this space, including Las Vegas Sands, MGM, and more.
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Howard J Klein has 25+ years of experience as a C-level executive of the casino industry in operations, marketing, international development, and strategic planning. He is currently a consultant specialising in the casino space, an industry expert contributor, and publisher of a subscription letter called "The House Edge". He gained extensive experience in marketing and development in the Asian gaming market while a senior executive at Caesars, Ballys Grand, and Trump Taj Mahal, and he was part of senior executive teams that valued acquisitions and mergers with companies in the casino, hotel, entertainment, and restaurant space.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 22 September 2021, we are excited to welcome Insight Provider Jason Yap, CFA who shares his insights on Forensic Accounting and how to apply it to the investment process. Jason goes over how to bridge existing knowledge gaps of traditional fundamental analysis, with the ultimate aim of maximising portfolio returns.
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Jason Yap is an independent Forensic Analyst with 11 years of experience. He was previously a Senior Forensic Analyst at a Singapore- and Shanghai-based fund with approximately US$2.5 billion in AUM, with an investment focus on China A/H shares and ADRs. Prior to that, he worked at leading Asia-based restructuring and forensic accounting firms, Borrelli Walsh Limited and nTan Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, recorded on 10 September 2021, we have the pleasure of welcoming Insight Provider Evelyn Zhang, who examines the impact of recent policy decisions on the future of China's tech companies.
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Evelyn Zhang has over a decade of experience at firms like Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Agricultural Bank of China, and Lenovo. Her expertise includes research and investment into tech companies of all stages. She has a particular focus on emerging technologies, but is experienced in asset management, private equity, strategic investment, investment banking, equity research, and corporate finance.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, Insight Provider Kyle Rudden continues his series on ESG investing with an overview of the “Metrics and Materiality” issue and debate, and its implications for Corporate ESG Reporting and ESG Investing. This session was organised jointly by Smartkarma and SGX.
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Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://on.skr.ma/3ummkHK
Listen to the first part of the series here: https://on.skr.ma/3ouX8yf
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, recorded on 18 August, we welcome Insight Provider Stanley Tsai, who presents his views on positioning in China financials for the remainder of 2021 in the face of a slowing economy, renewed concerns over Covid-19, and asset quality challenges.
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Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/Nq6EcnSCqwZPu5Jg9
Stanley Tsai has over two decades' experience as a financials specialist across equities and fixed income. He is currently an advisor to a private investment fund and a non-executive director of a US VC fund.
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On this episode, recorded in early August 2021, Insight Provider Nicolas Van Broekhoven talks to us about five of his favourite Singapore-based small- and mid-cap investment ideas and his view on them going forward. Hear from Nicolas on names such as Straits Trading, AEM, Rex, and more.
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Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/8zMCe6BXKJm8u71N7
Nicolas Van Broekhoven is a generalist investor with a preference for small and mid-cap companies and special situations. He grew up in Europe, went to university in the US, and lives in Singapore, which has given him a broad scope on the world and investing in general.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special episode, recorded on 1 September 2021, we are excited to welcome back Insight Provider Mio Kato and the LightStream Research team, as they present unique views into approaching the Japanese market. Mio, along with Insight Providers Scott Foster, Shifara Samsudeen, and Oshadhi Kumarasiri, begin by outlining how their on-the-ground expertise benefits foreign investors. Then, they go over LightStream's 2021 high-conviction calls and see how they fare today, and offer two new promising names for investors interested in the market.
LightStream Research conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia. The team supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available. They further refine the accuracy of their 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. Learn more about their work: https://skr.ma/eQKDG9xGus2jsPJ76
Smartkarma subscribers can access the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/12SavAuXvRsKSfeS8
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, recorded on 16 July 2021, Insight Provider Henry Soediarko explores sectors to overweight and underweight in Indonesia. The country's healthcare system has been overwhelmed due to COVID-19, raising questions about hospital operators such as Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk (MIKA IJ) and Siloam International Hospital (SILO IJ), while tighter testing and vaccination regulations could bode well for Prodia (PRDA IJ) as the only listed entity in Indonesia with expertise on testing.
Smartkarma subscribers can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/tV57MgVDki3urLjF9
Henry Soediarko is a Long & Short Investment Ideas generator for Asian Equities with 10 years of experience in a Hedge fund focused on bottom-up ideas, searching out mispriced ideas and misunderstood investment theses. He provides on-the-ground insights in various Asian markets with a sway towards ASEAN. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/519oVbvfExXVjMoa7
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On this episode, we look at the BHP Group (BHP AU) reunification, after the recent announcement by the Group about unifying its corporate structure in order to make BHP "simpler and more agile". To help us explore the implications for investors, we welcome Insight Providers David Blennerhassett and Travis Lundy of Quiddity Advisors.
David Blennerhassett is a highly experienced sell-side analyst with in excess of 20 years of covering Asia Pacific equities, the past 13 years immersed in event strategies encompassing M&A risk arbitrage, directional long/short, stub trades, and restructuring.
Travis Lundy has 20+ years of experience in Asia doing alternative strategies (i.e. non-delta1 non long-only) in fixed income, equity derivatives, and activist/catalyst/event-driven and long-short equity strategies, with most of that time spent managing money.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this ESG-focused episode, based on a webinar organised in collaboration with SGX, we are thrilled to welcome back Insight Provider Kyle Rudden. Kyle shares insights on the trending issue of Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing, widely seen as a way of investing “sustainably” where investments are made with consideration of the environment and human well-being, as well as the economy.
Kyle believes global sustainability is imperative and views private-sector capital as its cornerstone. As such, he supports the various impact-oriented strategies typically associated with ESG investing. However, his views on ESG and investing lean more pragmatic than idealistic, and his research focuses on applying ESG analysis to general investing rather than to "ESG investing" per se. Kyle subscribes to the Triple Bottom Line view of sustainability, where economic and financial metrics are deemed as important as ESG factors.
Follow Kyle's work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/rNYWPrh3HC6Jcbmm6
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Sumeet Singh, Head of IPOs & Placements for Aequitas Research, who gives us an overview of Equity Capital Markets activity during busy 1H21 and takes us through the 2H21 pipeline, highlighting IPOs to look out for amid regulatory and other challenges.
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/gcmKYut5tBGUU3Gy6
Sumeet Singh is Head of IPOs & Placements for Aequitas Research. Aequitas covers all IPOs and Placements across Asia-Pacific with a deal size of at least US$100m. As of June 2021, the team had covered 581 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.8% and 752 placements with a hit rate of 67.6%. Prior to Aequitas, Sumeet was heading Content Strategy for Smartkarma, along with covering IPOs & Placements, and in an earlier life covered ASEAN property and the banking space in India. Learn more about Aequitas Research: https://skr.ma/RK5Uy2HiWADGtXEk8
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This episode takes a slightly different turn as we look at recent developments at Evergrande Real Estate Group (3333 HK). The highly indebted real estate company saw its share price jump from four-year lows on the resolution of a dispute with a Chinese bank last week, but trouble for China's largest property developer seems far from over. Insight Providers Travis Lundy and Charles Macgregor mull over the current situation and discuss where the company goes from here.
Travis Lundy has 20+ years of experience in Asia doing alternative strategies (i.e. non-delta1 non long-only) in fixed income, equity derivatives, and activist/catalyst/event-driven and long-short equity strategies, with most of that time spent managing money.
Charles Macgregor is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. As Head of Asia, he is responsible for the Asian credit research product at Lucror, which he joined in 2013. Previously, he had worked for Deutsche Asset Management, where he was Head of Credit Research, Asia-Pacific and Co-Chair of their Global Credit Methodology Committee. He also worked at Moody’s, where he was a Senior Credit Officer and a member of their New Instruments Committee and Symbols & Definitions Committee.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are happy to welcome Insight Provider Steven Chen to understand his quality-focused, business-perspective investing strategy and then dig deeper into some under-appreciated multi-bag picks that his strategy brings forth in China/Hong Kong.
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/fVFHXaSQBaiNPVZd8
Steven Chen is a quality-focused, business-perspective investor with bottom-up opportunistic approaches, an ex-hedge fund analyst on Wall Street, a serial entrepreneur, a strategic advisor, a computer scientist, a free-market capitalist, and a global citizen. He is the founder of Urbem Capital. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/AJRjhRhTWW2u7aEs7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Insight Provider Manu Bhaskaran who tackles key macro themes in Asia, including the extent of geo-political risks in the region, increased bifurcation for the trajectories of the region's economies, and increased opportunity in new technologies which may be going unnoticed.
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/phVWG6b7DqtuX2JC7
Manu Bhaskaran is a leading Asia economist based in Singapore, with more than 30 years of experience in studying economic, political, and security issues that shape the business environment in Asia. He coordinates the Asian business of Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, Centennial Group, directing its Asian economic research practice, which provides in-depth analysis of macro trends in Asia. He works extensively with investment institutions, government agencies, and corporations, and regularly presents his views on the economic, political, and business environment in Asia at business conferences and in-house briefings. He is a member of the Regional Advisory Group for Asia and the Pacific of the International Monetary Fund. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/1KmDj8DZ22Y2dPdA9
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Alec Tseung, who shares his views on the future of the brokerage sector in China amid competition from emerging online brokers, and outlines what he thinks of key players Futu and Huatai.
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/kJPqtzGMzJt5kcNs6
Alec Tseung is an EM-focused Analyst. He previously spent time with Tencent, where he was responsible for the group's investments in overseas markets (Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe). Prior to Tencent, he was in the Principal Investments team at Swiss Re, where he focused on driving the group's investments into the financial services and fintech sectors in APAC. He has been responsible for investments and transactions of >$2 billion in total. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/yBkkY1SmMdjyXAD77
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar to go over ideas in European Event-Driven. Jesus examines offers that target FTSE 250 companies (particularly in healthcare and financial services); the real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe; and special situations in European share classes and holding companies.
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/eLWj3gUjCu5HSxGA8
Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar is an Event-Driven Analyst looking across sectors at opportunities arising from securities mispricing (both credit and equity), share classes, bid announcements, prospective bids, and special situations. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/LeGpQ6EcivE9ZWhM7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are excited to welcome Insight Provider Saumya Agarwal, who goes over key trends playing out in the Indian banking sector. Saumya also shares her top picks amongst Indian Banks, so stick around to the end!
Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/XbnHLxzoqtowFs6Y9
Saumya Agarwal has 12 years of experience analysing the BFSI sector, from both a credit and equity perspective. Saumya was previously a rating and credit risk assessment analyst at CRISIL, Indian Banks equity analyst at HSBC Securities, and Investment Banking analyst at JPMorgan. Follow her work: https://skr.ma/QuZ5mY679n1v2oUb6
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this special episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Insight Providers Charles Macgregor, Leonard Law, and Trung Nguyen of Lucror Analytics. The analysts go over high-yield picks in the Indonesian and Indian markets, focusing on names that Lucror covers and outlining their high-conviction "Buy" ideas.
This episode's presentation can be found here: https://skr.ma/ZK4u7Crv4Pw26sRd8
Charles Macgregor is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. As Head of Asia, he is responsible for the Asian credit research product at Lucror, which he joined in 2013. Previously, he had worked for Deutsche Asset Management, where he was Head of Credit Research, Asia-Pacific and Co-Chair of their Global Credit Methodology Committee. He also worked at Moody’s, where he was a Senior Credit Officer and a member of their New Instruments Committee and Symbols & Definitions Committee. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/eo2AP5v6VsRmWYcD9
Leonard Law covers a portfolio of Chinese and Indonesian high-yield corporate credits. Prior to joining Lucror in 2017, he was an Associate Analyst with Moody’s Investors Service for three years, responsible for credit analysis and research. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/CKFZpohb6GzTFfH77
Trung Nguyen is responsible for covering high-yield companies in the Southeast Asia region. He joined Lucror in 2013 from ST Asset Management, a credit investment arm of Temasek Holdings, where he spent over six years in investment research and portfolio management. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/1pHREyj8z5QDLRLE9
On this episode, we 're excited to welcome back Insight Provider Brian Freitas, who will discuss the upcoming rebalance of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX). The HSI rebalance is slated to increase constituents to 80 by mid-2022, better balance representation among industry groups, and rationalise the weighting cap to 8% for all stocks. Brian shares his views on how the developments affect various sectors represented on the HSI, as well as specific stocks.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Brian's presentation here: https://skr.ma/YfzoaZAMvg5XLCQn7
Brian Freitas is a highly experienced ex-delta one trader with over 17 years of experience. He was previously with Barclays, Macquarie, Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/mqJboLCC8hszjQ5T7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, we're happy to welcome back Insight Provider Wium Malan, who shares an updated view on key IT services companies in India. The session covers Tata Consultancy Svcs (TCS IN), Infosys Ltd (INFO IN), Wipro Ltd (WPRO IN), and Hcl Technologies (HCLT IN), as Indian IT services companies expect significant growth in FY2022 - albeit off a low base. Is this the start of a hyper-growth period, and has this already been priced into their lofty valuations?
Smartkarma subscribers can access Wium's presentation here: https://skr.ma/sjkiARkda8paKbxL7
Wium Malan is a Global Equity Analyst with 13+ years of experience on the Buy-side covering companies in Emerging and Developed markets. He specialises in Fundamental and Quantitative analysis on companies in the Internet, Telecommunication, Media, Technology, IT Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and other Industrial sectors. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/g7RwpQxiE2EWSkRU6
You can listen to the previous podcast episode featuring Wium Malan's picks and pans here: https://bit.ly/3fA8vQl
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our latest episode, we are excited to welcome Insight Provider Victor Galliano, who shares his insight into opportunities in Lat-Am financials.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Victor's presentation here: https://skr.ma/KSci4RwkL8QQcktC9
Victor Galliano is an experienced equity banks analyst, having covered Latin America banks and non-bank financials for over 12 years, as well as more recently covering Italian banks and Fintech. He has worked in sell-side equity research for 30 years in a career spanning Barclays, HSBC, BBVA LatInvest, Barings, and NatWest. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/ta9A2nsAKWEFaRNL8
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our latest episode, we're excited to host Insight Provider Gautam Jain. Speaking to Smartkarma's own Pranav Rao, Gautam shared details about his process identifying Emerging Markets FX & Rates ideas, drawing on his experience covering global fixed income emerging markets.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Gautam's presentation here: https://skr.ma/ggEWxNuR44DDW4og9
Gautam Jain has over 20 years of experience covering global emerging fixed income markets, both as a strategist and a portfolio manager. He has worked in buy-side and sell-side firms, including The Rohatyn Group (TRG Management), Barclays Capital, and Millennium Partners. He has helped manage emerging markets local-currency and hard-currency debt funds. The assets that he covers include currencies, interest rates, sovereign credits, and related derivatives. He specialises in portfolio construction, smart-beta index creation, and asset allocation. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Columbia University and is a CFA charter holder. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/x7o2hNTofEfht7tDA
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Insight Provider Kyle Rudden, who helps us unravel the tangled web of index providers and the SRI (sustainable and responsible investing) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) indices and benchmarks they create, which power the current growth in sustainable investing. Read Kyle's Smartkarma Original Insight here: https://skr.ma/mnDxihDRMkCZjY1R8
Kyle Rudden is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analyst with an alpha-centric approach to ESG research. After all, ESG investing is, first and foremost, investing. "Alpha-centric" does not mean apathetic, however. Quite the contrary. Kyle believes global sustainability – i.e., environmental stewardship, social equality, and economic prosperity – is imperative, and private-sector capital is its cornerstone. Private-sector capital still has fiduciary responsibilities. Profitability is necessary for sustained impact. The Triple Bottom Line. People, Planet, AND Profit. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/qcJeXohxz1dgqW5m7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our latest episode, we welcome Insight Provider Mitchell Kim to go over his view on Pinduoduo (PDD US). Despite the appeal of ultra-growth, Mitchell flags five reasons why investors should tread carefully.
Smartkarma subscribers can access Mitchell’s presentation here: https://skr.ma/Q24i83xSJoCbbJ3RA
Mitchell Kim is a fundamental equity research analyst with 20+ years of both hedge fund and a bulge bracket sell-side experience. He has a reputation for rigorous analysis, focusing on stock price drivers and providing differentiated or contrarian ideas. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/gUZzPUX8TPs2D3jw5
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Steven Holden for a general analysis of active fund positioning across countries/sectors and stocks, to highlight under-owned and over-owned areas of the market. What do Alibaba and Tencent look like in China? What about the financials sector in Turkey, South Africa, and Brazil? Tune in as Steven addresses these questions and more using his unique data-driven approach.
Steven Holden is the CEO and Founder of Copley Fund Research, an independent provider of research on equity fund positioning and performance. Set up in 2014, Copley focuses on global, global EM, US, Asia Ex-Japan and China active equity funds, covering over US$4 trillion in assets across 1,300 active managers. Learn more about Steven and get in touch: https://skr.ma/oZ5AdXUNEBr6Bw9J7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Thomas Schroeder who will take us through a timely update on Asian technicals using his unique chart-based analysis. The webinar version of this session was broadcast live on 31 March 2021. For additional insights, Smartkarma subscribers can access Thomas's presentation and charts here: https://skr.ma/qGzV9pUw3tqtmwm9A
Thomas Schroeder started using charts and trading in the FX markets in 1989 and entered the equities arena in 1992 with Deutsche Bank as a fundamental analyst, but found himself relying more on inter-market cycles and charts. In 1994, he became the Asian head of Technical Research for UBS Securities in Hong Kong and in 1997 he was charged with heading the Global Technical Research team for SG Securities. In July of 2003, Chart Partners Group Limited was formed, providing clients with timely and accurate progressive trading strategies in a truly global context. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/hncYnrGXUjfCC8YJ7
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In our next Webinar, Insight Provider Daniel Tabbush joins us to discuss his bullish thesis on Asia-Pacific banks, from South and Southeast Asia to China and Japan. For additional insights, Smartkarma subscribers can access Daniel's presentation here: https://skr.ma/rBaTSiyLnZRt7778A.
Daniel Tabbush has 25 years of experience analysing Asia-Pacific banks, including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Japanese and Australian banks. At the same time, his research and consulting focuses on global banking issues, including the regulatory environment. He was the Head of Asian Bank research at the number one Asian brokerage CLSA for most of his career, overseeing coverage of 80 banks and 10 analysts in Asia-Pacific. Daniel started his own independent bank research and consultancy in 2012, under the banner name Tabbush Report. Follow his work here: https://skr.ma/eoEyt4EyjdCk5Mxj9
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this latest episode, we welcome back Insight Providers Pranav Bhavsar and Nitin Mangal who will discuss their deep-dive analysis on United Spirits (UNSP IN) and India's liquor market, and share their views about what's in store for the company in 2021.
Pranav Bhavsar is the Founder of ASA Capital Management, focusing on research on consumer themes and companies operating in India or global companies that have significant exposure to India or the Indian economy. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/4QXnLWjxzTGGMBRZ7
Nitin Mangal is a SEBI registered Research Analyst with more than 10 years of experience in Indian equities. He is Pioneer of Corporate Governance and Accounting Research in Indian Market and has successfully developed a product for Institutional Investors named as "Analysis Beyond Consensus" during his association with Edelweiss Securities Ltd, Mumbai. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/XBundkdDTFj4KAwe8
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
For this episode, we are joined by Insight Provider Phil Rush to discuss inflation in the Euro area, as weighting changes are set to keep causing surprises this year, according to Heteronomics' forecast.
Phil Rush is the Founder and Chief Economist of Heteronomics. Until launching in November 2016, he was Nomura's Senior European Economist and was the Chief UK Economist there since 2010. Before that, he was UK Economist at Barclays Wealth, where he also developed strategic asset allocation models for their market return portfolios. Philip started his career at Lehman Brothers covering the UK, Scandinavian, and Swiss economies. A book on his fundamental framework was published in January 2018 as "Real Market Economics". Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/wF3R3Dto4DHYHdqJA
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Ankit Agrawal, CFA for a discussion about his quantitative approach for identifying Asian companies that are likely to raise or cut buybacks. Ankit outlined the models for raising and cutting as well as the results of applying this approach to a universe of 920+ companies listed across Asia, in his Smartkarma Original Insight Asia Buyback Forecasting | Which Companies Are Likely to Raise/Cut Buybacks? You can read it, and access the model for yourself, here: https://skr.ma/Yp91ho7imHc9rcDT6
Ankit Agrawal, CFA is the founder and CIO of Yellowstone Equity, a firm providing unbiased and independent research on Indian equities. He was previously on the buy-side with Howe & Rusling and Investcorp. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/huiM19U44xNBh2439
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In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Hemindra Hazari, discussing recent disclosures of Indian banks, whether for good, as in the case of Yes Bank (YES IN), or ill, as in the case of Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN), as well as issues of governance at HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN) concerning the recent downgrade of the Chief Risk Officer. As someone who has covered this space for a long time, Hemindra Hazari stresses the problems of governance, feather-touch regulation, and lack of critical media coverage in the sector.
Video version here: https://skr.ma/AYJF1v6hQGPR3R6DA
Hemindra Hazari is a SEBI-registered research analyst with over 25 years of experience in the Indian capital markets, specialising in banking and economy research. He has managerial experience in establishing profitable equities business, leading, and mentoring analysts. He has worked with prominent foreign and domestic capital market firms such as UBS, Societe Generale, HSBC, ASK Raymond James, and Karvy Stock Broking, and is a regular guest on business media channels and is respected for his non-consensus view on stocks and the market. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/Khrz5Vzj37HdCgnK7
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In this episode, we welcome Insight Providers Angus Mackintosh, Brian Freitas, and David Blennerhassett for a flash discussion to go over the recently announced acquisition of Jardine Strategic Holdings (JS SP) by Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP). Follow the continuing coverage by Smartkarma Insight Providers: https://skr.ma/8DX1XfpGJsLHqk3p9
Angus Mackintosh has over 25 years in equity research and sales looking at Asian markets. An ASEAN specialist, Angus was previously with BAML, BNP Paribas, Indosuez WI Carr, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Sun Hung Kai Securities and Cazenove & Co. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/SbcopbtY69mJ4Z479
Brian Freitas is a highly experienced ex-delta one trader with over 17 years of experience. He was previously with Barclays, Macquarie, Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/zZridnafuCpZkmQj6
David Blennerhassett specialises in event-driven situations across Asia, including M&A risk arbitrage, directional long/short, stub trades and restructuring. He was previously with BGC Partners, Knight Securities, MainFirst Securities, KE Absolute and Cazenove, BNP & Cresvale. Follow his work at: https://skr.ma/UsdgkNxd3ySDn3Mq5
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On this episode, Insight Provider Mio Kato discusses stalwart Japanese video game publishers Koei Tecmo Holdings (3635 JP) and Capcom Co Ltd (9697 JP) , both positioned for a strong 2021 with robust product line-ups and high demand from their audience.
Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research. Follow his work at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/mio-kato
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For this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Osbert Tang, CFA who will discuss his 2021 high-conviction idea as outlined in his Insight, 2021 High Conviction: Pair Trade - Long Air China (753 HK), Short China Southern (1055 HK). Is it still a viable trade? Tune in as we explore the opportunity and the rationale behind it. Read the Insight here: https://skr.ma/ZEPczrnpJ8TZsyQW8
Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities. Follow his work: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/osbert-tang-cfa
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Today, we are joined by Insight Provider Mark Chadwick, who walks us through the big picture of Japan small-caps, including growth drivers and key trends, for anyone looking to understand more about the increasingly more intriguing Japanese market. Mark also picks three stocks to watch - ones whose potential might have gone unnoticed.
Mark Chadwick has over 20 years of experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Most recently, he held positions in equity sales for Japanese and global investment banks in Tokyo and London. Mark has developed a database for evaluating the board structures of listed Japanese companies using publicly available data and a scorecard of 21 key metrics, grouped into three broad pillars - entrenchment, board independence, and shareholder alignment. The goal is to provide a framework to judge the state of governance in Japan and help investors understand each company's strengths and weaknesses. Follow his work at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/mark-chadwick-b029e12b-877a-4796-9fc2-726aa7084ed5
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"Strong economies rarely have strong financial markets," says Insight Provider Michael J. Howell. You won't want to miss this episode, where Michael discusses the state of Global Liquidity this year, expected to break new records as Central Banks persist with quantitative easing, and answers audience questions on the topic. See also Michael's Insight, Global Liquidity in 2021: A Warning: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/global-liquidity-in-2021-a-warning/
Michael J. Howell is Managing Director at CrossBorder Capital, an investment advisory firm specialising in macro-investing. Founded in 1996 with an international client base, CrossBorder focuses on monitoring and understanding global liquidity and capital flows. Learn more: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/michael-j-howell
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In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Devi Subhakesan to discuss Beyond Meat (BYND US)'s latest stock moves and long-term outlook, as well as the overall market. While Beyond and other alternative protein companies rose to prominence with their plant-based meat solutions, the pandemic impacted their institutional sales as F&B outlets floundered. So what does the way forward look like?
Devi Subhakesan is an Equity Analyst with an Asia Consumer Sector Focus. She has been part of Buy-side and Sell-side Institutions, and has covered Oil, Gas & Coal, Media, Textiles, and Consumer Discretionary sectors across ASEAN, India, and North Asia. Learn more: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/devi-subhakesan
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On this episode, we take a look into China's healthcare industry and the opportunities therein. For this session, we are excited to be joined by Xinyao (Criss) Wang , who will share her high-conviction ideas for the coming year, as outlined in her Insight, 2021 High Conviction - Investment Opportunities in China Healthcare Industry: https://skr.ma/ApK6pNpX7SPfHJoVA
Xinyao (Criss) Wang is a HK/China Healthcare Analyst with over 10 years of experience in both finance and healthcare, covering clinic operations, investment, and equity research both in China and overseas. Learn more: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/xinyao-criss-wang
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Insight Provider David Lepper joins us to talk about the rise of investor activism in Asia. David shares insights from his recent Smartkarma Original series, which explores activism in-depth, including the impact of COVID-19, the roadmap for 2021, and defence strategies for corporates. The series starts with Asia and the Era of Activism Part 1: Activism Trends, the Identification of Targets & Returns (https://skr.ma/toA3d9jDsHtSbvo2A)
David Lepper is Managing Partner and Founder of SR Services, a firm focusing on Strategic Knowledge and Solution provision to Global Family Offices and Corporate Business. Prior to founding SR Services in 2011, he spent 15 years in Investment Banking and Asset Management based in Australia, Asia, and the MENA region. He has held senior positions in BNP Paribas, UBS, and HSBC, with a focus on Public and Private Company Special Situations & Strategy. Learn more: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/david-lepper
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In this very special episode, we catch up with the Co-Founders of Smartkarma, CEO Raghav Kapoor and CRO Jon Foster, to discuss the impact of 2020 and major market-moving themes of 2021. Key investment themes, the democratisation of financial markets, the rise of emerging economies, and digital currencies are just some of the trends we touch on. And of course, you can dig deeper into all those topics and much more on smartkarma.com.
Also, learn more about INSIGHT 2020, our first all-digital, four-day conference that took place in May last year and catch the recorded sessions here: insight2020.live
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Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2021, Insight Provider Thomas Schroeder provides an updated view on his technical outlook for Asian markets, taking us from North Asia to Southeast Asia and from the US dollar to Gold and Oil. Smartkarma subscribers can also head to the Webinar page to follow along with Thomas's comprehensive charts, as he pulls them up on the spot: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/smartkarma-webinar-asian-markets-technical-outlook-an-update
Thomas Schroeder started using charts and trading in the FX markets in 1989 and entered the equities arena in 1992 with Deutsche Bank as a fundamental analyst, but found himself relying more on inter-market cycles and charts. In 1994, he became the Asian head of Technical Research for UBS Securities in Hong Kong and in 1997 he was charged with heading the Global Technical Research team for SG Securities. In July of 2003, Chart Partners Group Limited was formed, providing clients with timely and accurate progressive trading strategies in a truly global context. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/thomas-schroeder
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In Part 2 of of Campbell Gunn's presentation and discussion about Japan under the new Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, we look at where Mr. Suga stands on specific policies and at potential market movements during his tenure. The presentation is based on Campbell's recent Smartkarma Original Insight, 🇯🇵 Japan in the Suga Era - Policy Priorities & 'Suga Stocks'. It's definitely recommended reading, and it will help you zero in on the points highlighted in this episode: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/japan-in-the-suga-era-policy-priorities-suga-stocks
Campbell Gunn is a former Japan Equity PM with over 30 years of experience, now providing database-driven analysis of the Japanese market, sectors, peer groups, and stocks for LightStream Research. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/campbell-gunn
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In this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Campbell Gunn for an in-depth presentation and discussion about Japan under the new Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, based on Campbell's recent Smartkarma Original Insight, 🇯🇵 Japan in the Suga Era - Policy Priorities & 'Suga Stocks'. The Insight is definitely recommended reading, and it will help you zero in on the points highlighted in this episode: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/japan-in-the-suga-era-policy-priorities-suga-stocks
This first part of two covers Mr. Suga’s origin story, his political beginnings and his journey towards the prime ministership. Don’t forget to tune in next week, when Campbell will go more in-depth into Mr. Suga’s policies and the investment environment in Japan during his tenure.
Campbell Gunn is a former Japan Equity PM with over 30 years of experience, now providing database-driven analysis of the Japanese market, sectors, peer groups, and stocks for LightStream Research. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/campbell-gunn
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
On this episode, we feature a conversation from earlier this year, with Mio Kato, CFA running through his view on Nintendo Co Ltd (7974 JP), as illustrated in Insights such as Nintendo – Pay Attention to NVIDIA and DLSS as Well as Switch Momentum and Pokemon and Nintendo – Deftly Animal Crossing Over the COVID Trap. With the Japanese games stalwart marking quarter after blockbuster quarter this year, it’s a good time to go back and hear just why Mio has been so bullish on it.
Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research.
Related Smartkarma Insights
- Nintendo – Super Duper Mario… 2!
- Nintendo – Pay Attention to NVIDIA and DLSS as Well as Switch Momentum and Pokemon
- Nintendo – Deftly Animal Crossing Over the COVID Trap
- Nintendo New Chart High Targets
- Nintendo – ValueAct Won’t Change Much but You Should Pay Attention to Animal Crossing’s Strength
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On this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Osbert Tang, CFA to discuss the outlook of China's solid waste treatment industry, as outlined in his Smartkarma Original Insight, China Environment Sector Deep Dive: Solid Waste Treatment, focusing on the impact of China's revised Solid Waste Pollution Environmental Prevention and Treatment Law on the country's major listed waste treatment companies.
Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities.
Related Smartkarma Insights
- China Environment Sector Deep Dive: Solid Waste Treatment
- China Everbright Greentech (1257 HK): 1H20 Dragged by Pandemic but Should Revive in 2H20
- Canvest Env (1381 HK): Positive Takeaways from Post-1H20 Result Investor Call
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For this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Mio Kato to go over the current state of the Japanese auto industry and explore the major drivers that will determine what comes next - including electric vehicles, self-driving technology, and more.
Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research.
Related Smartkarma Insights
- Toyota – Topping the Nikkei’s ESG Survey and an Indicator of Labour Reform?
- Mazda – The Return of the Wankel Engine and Its Significance for the EV Transition
- Honda – GM Strategic Alliance Unlikely to Achieve Much
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For this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Aqila Ali to discuss Asia's solar energy sector, which she has explored in depth in her Smartkarma Original Insight: Asian Solar Energy Sector: Powered by Subsidies and Moving Downstream. Read the Insight at: https://skr.ma/yRWsBMAh9vRucBVF7
Aqila Ali is an Equity Analyst at LightStream Research, covering Asian auto components and MLCC stocks. She has over five years of experience in investment research covering multiple industries including auto components, MLCCs, telecommunications, and CASE trends.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this special episode, Insight Provider Ankit Agrawal, CFA, discusses the findings of his forecasting model, as outlined in his Smartkarma Original: "Asia Dividend Forecasting | The Rise and Fall of Dividends Across Asian Companies" - a quantitative approach for identifying Asian companies that are likely to raise or cut dividends.
Read the Insight here: https://skr.ma/U4Zw9jGHXHRtt1Kn6
To try out the model for yourself, visit Smartkarma and learn more about our available plans.
Ankit Agrawal, CFA is the founder and CIO of Yellowstone Equity, a firm providing unbiased and independent research on Indian equities. He was previously on the buy-side with Howe & Rusling and Investcorp.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
This episode zeroes in on ecommerce and logistics in India, with the help of Insight Providers Pranav Bhavsar and Nitin Mangal who take us through their Original Insight, Indian E-Commerce Logistics - Shipping Into The Limelight, studying the sector and how the latest ecommerce boom has affected public and private players in the market. Learn more: https://skr.ma/mhqUQpoKfDtQDTGT6
Pranav Bhavsar is the Founder of ASA Capital Management, focusing on research on consumer themes and companies operating in India or global companies that have significant exposure to India or the Indian economy.
Nitin Mangal is a SEBI registered Research Analyst with more than 10 years of experience in Indian equities. He is Pioneer of Corporate Governance and Accounting Research in Indian Market and has successfully developed a product for Institutional Investors named as "Analysis Beyond Consensus" during his association with Edelweiss Securities Ltd, Mumbai.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we speak to David Huggins, CFA, Nutrition Portfolio Manager at Blackrock’s BGF Nutrition Fund. David discusses current trends in food and nutrition, including plant-based protein, changing consumer behaviour, and the future of food technology.
David Huggins is co-portfolio manager of the BGF Nutrition fund, a Blackrock sustainable thematic fund. Areas of expertise include nutrition, food & beverage, agriculture, and cannabis/CBD. He has a solid track record in public equity investing and is skilled in bottom-up investment analysis, modelling, and big-picture thinking. He graduated from the University of Bristol and is a CFA Charterholder.
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar to go over key ideas in Europe's Event-Driven landscape, as the impact of COVID-19 is still felt widely.
Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar is an Event-Driven Analyst looking across sectors at opportunities arising from securities mispricing (both credit and equity), share classes, bid announcements, prospective bids, and special situations. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/jesus-rodriguez-aguilar
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are joined by Insight Provider Devi Subhakesan to discuss disruption in Asia’s restaurant sector, which is currently struggling to overcome the brutal impact of COVID-19. Devi will present her findings from her Smartkarma Original, Asia Restaurant Sector: Disrupted. Opportunities/Challenges Ahead -Time to Pivot & Persist, which looked at companies from Yum China Holdings, Inc (YUMC US) and Haidilao (6862 HK), to Jollibee Foods (JFC PM) and Starbucks Corp (SBUX US) China.
Devi Subhakesan is an Equity Analyst with an Asia Consumer Sector Focus. She has been part of Buy-side and Sell-side Institutions, and has covered Oil, Gas & Coal, Media, Textiles, and Consumer Discretionary sectors across ASEAN, India, and North Asia. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/devi-subhakesan
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
In this episode, we are joined by Insight Providers Arun George and Victor Galliano to discuss the upcoming IPO of Ant Financial (1051260D CH). The Chinese fintech giant is slated for a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong to raise US$30 billion, making it potentially the largest IPO ever.
Arun George has over 13 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology startups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group, and Clear Capital. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/arun-george
Victor Galliano is an experienced equity banks analyst, having covered Latin America banks and non-bank financials for over 12 years, as well as more recently covering Italian banks and Fintech. He has worked in sell-side equity research for 30 years in a career spanning Barclays, HSBC, BBVA LatInvest, Barings, and NatWest. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/victor-galliano
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
For this episode, we are joined by Insight Provider Mio Kato, who will walk us through his "ten-bagger" call in Mercari Inc (4385 JP) , as outlined in his Insights, including "Mercari – Our Ten Bagger Call Is Actually Starting to Look Somewhat Sane" (https://skr.ma/xt7dLQeue7JNSgB96) and "Mercari – A Primer to Refresh Our Top Conviction Call" (https://skr.ma/o1G9dGQeqSkjSzie7) - a conviction that now seems justified after the ecommerce firm's latest results.
Mio Kato has over 15 years of experience looking at Japanese and Asian cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos. He was previously with FrontPoint Partners LP, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, and Uzabase before founding LightStream Research. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/mio-kato
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
For this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Wium Malan to discuss the state of Indian IT Services firms, the impact of COVID-19, and how key companies in the sector have performed since the March 2020 lows.
Wium Malan is a Global Equity Analyst with 13+ years of experience on the Buy-side covering companies in Emerging and Developed markets. He specialises in Fundamental and Quantitative analysis on companies in the Internet, Telecommunication, Media, Technology, IT Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and other Industrial sectors. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/wium-malan-cfa
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On this episode, we're sharing our Webinar featuring Insight Provider Roger Xie, who offers his insights on consolidation in the Chinese brokerage business, and who stands to gain and lose against the backdrop of China's economic transformation.
Roger Xie has 10 years of investment experience in public and private equity. He specialises in deep-dive fundamental research in China and the US market. Follow his work at Smartkarma: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/roger-xie
This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.