Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Melco International Development / Event-Driven

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melco-crown-entertainme-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:810:1" rel="noopener">Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment (MLCO US)</a> and other Macau gaming plays roll over after a 45-day public gaming consultation kicks off today.</p>
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<p>Preceding my comments on Melco are the weekly setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</p>
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<p>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.</p>
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Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment (MLCO US) and other Macau gaming plays roll over after a 45-day public gaming consultation kicks off today.



Preceding my comments on Melco are the weekly setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.


These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.


StubWorld: Consultation Batters Macau Gaming Counters

Smartkarma Research Team, Smartkarma

Smartkarma Research

Smartkarma Research Team

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

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Equity Bottom-Up

Galaxy Entertainment Group / Equity Bottom-Up

<p>For our next Webinar, we are thrilled to welcome Insight Provider <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/howard-j-klein" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1005" rel="noopener">Howard J Klein</a>. Howard will go over his outlook on the casino and gaming sector in Asia for 2022 and present opportunities for investors in this space.</p>
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<h3>The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 11:00 SGT/HKT.</h3>
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<h2><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1H9pFZOB-RF2J00kbvMmxcw2c5gj?zoom_webinar_id=86290932330" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for the Webinar here</a></h2>
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<p>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.</p>
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For our next Webinar, we are thrilled to welcome Insight Provider Howard J Klein. Howard will go over his outlook on the casino and gaming sector in Asia for 2022 and present opportunities for investors in this space.

The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 11:00 SGT/HKT.




Register for the Webinar here

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.



Smartkarma Webinar | Asian Casino Outlook 2022: Challenges and Opportunities

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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<p><br/> In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss variable interest entities (VIEs) in China, including recent developments in China and the US that may complicate the future use of VIEs. We also give an overview of recent bond defaults.<br/><br/> The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus" section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.<br/></p>

  In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss variable interest entities (VIEs) in China, including recent developments in China and the US that may complicate the future use of VIEs. We also give an overview of recent bond defaults.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus" section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - Chinese Variable Interest Entities - Lucror Analytics

Melco International Development / Equity Bottom-Up

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<p>With the clock ticking and less than one year until the Macau gaming concession renewal, a simple extension appears the logical course of action. Yet a Macanese government consultation paper believes the VIP room model is untenable under the SAR's national security law.</p>
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<p>Preceding my comments on Wynn are the updated setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</p>
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<p>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.</p>
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<p>As always, more below the fold.</p>
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This week in StubWorld  ...




With the clock ticking and less than one year until the Macau gaming concession renewal, a simple extension appears the logical course of action. Yet a Macanese government consultation paper believes the VIP room model is untenable under the SAR's national security law.




Preceding my comments on Wynn are the updated setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.


These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.


As always, more below the fold.


StubWorld: Gambling On Macau's Gaming Concession Renewal

<p><br/> In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss Chinese developers’ urban redevelopment businesses, including local governments' role in urban renewal projects and the various redevelopment models, as well as the impact of such projects on companies' financials. We also give an overview of recent bond defaults.<br/><br/> The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus" section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.<br/></p>

  In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss Chinese developers’ urban redevelopment businesses, including local governments' role in urban renewal projects and the various redevelopment models, as well as the impact of such projects on companies' financials. We also give an overview of recent bond defaults.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus" section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - Chinese Developers’ Urban Redevelopment Businesses - Lucror Analytics

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited develops, owns, and operates casinos. The Company offers casino gaming, restaurants, bars, and resorts facilities. Melco Resorts & Entertainment serves customers in Asia.

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO US)

StubWorld: Consultation Batters Macau Gaming Counters

The negative price reaction to Macau gaming stocks is understandable - an extension appeared a logical short-term fix. A 45-day consultation period...

David Blennerhassett

Smartkarma Webinar | Asian Casino Outlook 2022: Challenges and Opportunities

On 6 October, 11am SGT, join us as Howard J Klein goes over his outlook on the casino and gaming sector in Asia for 2022 and presents opportunities...

Smartkarma Research

Asia HY Monthly - Chinese Variable Interest Entities - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss variable interest entities (VIEs) in China, including recent developments in China and the US that...

Lucror Analytics

StubWorld: Gambling On Macau's Gaming Concession Renewal

The clock is ticking with less than one year until the Macau gaming concession renewal, a simple extension appears the logical course of action.

David Blennerhassett

Asia HY Monthly - Chinese Developers’ Urban Redevelopment Businesses - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s "In-Focus" section, we discuss Chinese developers’ urban redevelopment businesses, including local governments' role in urban...

Lucror Analytics

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