Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Independent Insight Provider

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

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* Regulatory headwinds the sector appear to be abating;* Fundamentals  - at worst - appear to be stabilizing;* Brokerage sector valuations and projected returns are inviting.  The mainland Chinese brokers have essentially been in the doldrums since the heavy regulatory interventions of 2015. H-share names now significantly discount dissipating regulatory headwinds. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) attitude toward domestic capital markets…

* Regulatory headwinds the sector appear to be abating;* Fundamentals  - at worst - appear to be stabilizing;* Brokerage sector valuations and projected returns are inviting.  The mainland Chinese brokers have essentially been in the doldrums since the heavy regulatory interventions of 2015. H-share names now significantly discount dissipating regulatory headwinds. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) attitude toward domestic capital markets…

Mainland Chinese Brokers - Red, Right, Return

Founder, Supreme Peoples Court Monitor

Susan Finder

Founder

Supreme Peoples Court Monitor

In early May, China's State Council issued a <a href="http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2017-05/03/content_5190599.htm?cn=bWVudGlvbg%3D%3D" target="_blank">document</a> requiring the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to reform their corporate governance.  It admitted that:<blockquote>some enterprises have not yet formed an effective corporate governance structure, power and responsibility are not clear, there is a lack of constraints, lack of checks and balances and similar issues. Some boards of directors exist in name only, and fail to fulfill their role. </blockquote>The solution according to this document?<blockquote>Adhere to the…</blockquote>

In early May, China's State Council issued a document requiring the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to reform their corporate governance.  It admitted that:some enterprises have not yet formed an effective corporate governance structure, power and responsibility are not clear, there is a lack of constraints, lack of checks and balances and similar issues. Some boards of directors exist in name only, and fail to fulfill their role. The solution according to this document?Adhere to the…

How Will China's SOE Corporate Governance Reforms Impact Those Listed Abroad?

Head of Research at Fusion Wealth Management Ltd

Michael McGaughy

In my research and investing I stress three things: people, structure, and value.  I look for companies that are controlled and managed by quality people, have corporate structures that align minority and majority shareholder interests and trade at valuations that are below fair value if not outright cheap. This note is actually not about any of that and instead just a quick one about bitcoin and how my initial skepticism may have been wrong.  I usually don’t write “macro” or ‘thought pieces’…

In my research and investing I stress three things: people, structure, and value.  I look for companies that are controlled and managed by quality people, have corporate structures that align minority and majority shareholder interests and trade at valuations that are below fair value if not outright cheap. This note is actually not about any of that and instead just a quick one about bitcoin and how my initial skepticism may have been wrong.  I usually don’t write “macro” or ‘thought pieces’…

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions, Bixmoor

Bixmoor

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions

Bixmoor specialises in providing bespoke research to business, governments and the financial community on China and neighbouring regions. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients, based on our expertise, our reliability and our determination to find the right solution.

One of America's most prestigious investment banks was fined hundreds of millions of dollars last year for bribing Chinese officials through its 'Sons and Daughters Program'. The silence since then from Chinese anti-corruption officials has been deafening.

One of America's most prestigious investment banks was fined hundreds of millions of dollars last year for bribing Chinese officials through its 'Sons and Daughters Program'. The silence since then from Chinese anti-corruption officials has been deafening.

Chinese Officials Turn a Blind Eye to Corruption

Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

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China has announced the launch of a new initiative that is likely to liberalize the process for foreign investors to invest in the China bond market. As the third largest bond market in the world, this could be a significant boost to international investors wanting access to the Mainland China debt market.<div class="content-highlight">On 15 March 2017, following the fifth annual meeting of the 12th National People' Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced the intention to launch a bond trading link between China and Hong Kong…</div>

China has announced the launch of a new initiative that is likely to liberalize the process for foreign investors to invest in the China bond market. As the third largest bond market in the world, this could be a significant boost to international investors wanting access to the Mainland China debt market.On 15 March 2017, following the fifth annual meeting of the 12th National People' Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced the intention to launch a bond trading link between China and Hong Kong…

China-Hong Kong Bond Connect on Its Way. A Legal Update from Dechert's Financial Services Group

China

Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. offers securities services. The Company provides securities brokerage, asset management, securities investment, share transfer agency, and capital intermediary services. Haitong Securities focuses on  online brokerage, wealth management, and institutional investors.

Haitong Securities Co Ltd (A) (600837 CH)

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Haitong Securities Co Ltd (A) (600837 CH)

Mainland Chinese Brokers - Red, Right, Return

* Regulatory headwinds the sector appear to be abating;* Fundamentals - at worst - appear to be stabilizing;* Brokerage sector valuations and...

Thomas J. Monaco

How Will China's SOE Corporate Governance Reforms Impact Those Listed Abroad?

In early May, China's State Council issued a document requiring the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to reform their corporate governance....

Susan Finder

Bitcoin - The View From Lagos

In my research and investing I stress three things: people, structure, and value. I look for companies that are controlled and managed by quality...

Michael McGaughy

Chinese Officials Turn a Blind Eye to Corruption

One of America's most prestigious investment banks was fined hundreds of millions of dollars last year for bribing Chinese officials through its...

Bixmoor

China-Hong Kong Bond Connect on Its Way. A Legal Update from Dechert's Financial Services Group

China has announced the launch of a new initiative that is likely to liberalize the process for foreign investors to invest in the China bond...

Dechert LLP

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