ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

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

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab (GRAB US)</a> has faced a perfect storm of headwinds since its IPO with Omicron, US tapering fears, and a general tech sell down all contributing to share price weakness</li>
<li>The company continues to invest in broadening its product offering and recently acquired Jaya Grocer in Malaysia and a stake in mutual fund platform Bareksa in Indonesia. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab (GRAB US)</a> looks to be on the cusp of a recovery in its mobility business with increasing scope and value-added in both online groceries and digital financial services. </li>
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Grab (GRAB US) has faced a perfect storm of headwinds since its IPO with Omicron, US tapering fears, and a general tech sell down all contributing to share price weakness
The company continues to invest in broadening its product offering and recently acquired Jaya Grocer in Malaysia and a stake in mutual fund platform Bareksa in Indonesia. 

Grab (GRAB US) looks to be on the cusp of a recovery in its mobility business with increasing scope and value-added in both online groceries and digital financial services. 


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.

<p>Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).<br/> We assess MercadoLibre's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its "Adequate" Social and Environmental scores. The company has a "Strong" score for the Governance pillar. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Strong". <br/></p>

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).  We assess MercadoLibre's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its "Adequate" Social and Environmental scores. The company has a "Strong" score for the Governance pillar. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Strong".  

Mercadolibre - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

Analysis on GARP with strong economic moats, Moat Investing

Moat Investing

Analysis on GARP with strong economic moats

We are a group of experienced investors that like to dig deeper into stocks to find growth stories at a reasonable price with strong economic moats. We also aim to conduct high-quality analysis by doing deep dive on valuations, key business drivers, risk/reward, and different future scenarios.

GARP with strong economic moats

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<li>MELI has recently lost around a $24 bln market cap equal to almost 1/3 of its market value before the correction.</li>
<li>We believe market concerns over Shopee expansion in Brazil are overweighed. The logistic network is critical to penetrating the Brazilian and LatAm market.</li>
<li>MELI's strategy of expanding logistic capabilities supported by fintech services has created an incredible moat and a great competitive hedge for the company.</li>
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MELI has recently lost around a $24 bln market cap equal to almost 1/3 of its market value before the correction.
We believe market concerns over Shopee expansion in Brazil are overweighed. The logistic network is critical to penetrating the Brazilian and LatAm market.
MELI's strategy of expanding logistic capabilities supported by fintech services has created an incredible moat and a great competitive hedge for the company.


MercadoLibre Is Entering The Bargain Zone. The Current Sell-Off Went Too Far

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The week that was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across South East Asia.</li>
<li>This week is dominated by the commentary on the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cisarua-mountain-dairy-pt-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34999:1" rel="noopener">Cisarua Mountain Dairy</a> IPO, listed today, and the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab (GRAB US)</a> listing last week, which saw a correction presenting opporunity</li>
<li>We also highlight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33575:1" rel="noopener">Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)</a>'s strong results, which saw high growth and better take-rates plus we look at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kalbe-farma-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6303:1" rel="noopener">Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ)</a> after its numbers and upgraded guidance.</li>
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The week that was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across South East Asia.
This week is dominated by the commentary on the Cisarua Mountain Dairy IPO, listed today, and the Grab (GRAB US) listing last week, which saw a correction presenting opporunity
We also highlight Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)'s strong results, which saw high growth and better take-rates plus we look at Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ) after its numbers and upgraded guidance.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Grab Listing, Cimory IPO, and Kalbe Farma

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33575:1" rel="noopener">Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)</a> released an impressive set of 3Q2021, driven by explosive triple-digit TPV growth in its Mitra business, which enables mom&amp;pop stores (Warungs) in Indonesia, along with higher take-rates.</li>
<li>The slower growth in marketplace was accompanied by lower S&amp;M costs, as the company transforms this business towards an online specialty store model, which is gaining traction.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33575:1" rel="noopener">Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)</a> looks to be misunderstood by retail investors, presenting an opportunity after the post-IPO correction, with a number of new initiatives gaining momentum in Mitra and marketplace.</li>
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Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) released an impressive set of 3Q2021, driven by explosive triple-digit TPV growth in its Mitra business, which enables mom&amp;pop stores (Warungs) in Indonesia, along with higher take-rates.
The slower growth in marketplace was accompanied by lower S&amp;M costs, as the company transforms this business towards an online specialty store model, which is gaining traction.

Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) looks to be misunderstood by retail investors, presenting an opportunity after the post-IPO correction, with a number of new initiatives gaining momentum in Mitra and marketplace.


Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) - Empowering Mitra and Creating Shopfronts

Brazil

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates an online trading site for the Latin American markets. The Company's website allows businesses and individuals to list items, conduct sales, and purchases online in either a fixed-price and auction format. MercadoLibre offers classified advertisements for motor vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and real estate, as well as online payment services.

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MercadoLibre (MELI US)

Grab (GRAB US) - After the Storm

Grab (GRAB US) looks to be on the cusp of a recovery in its mobility business with increasing scope and value-added in both online groceries and...

Angus Mackintosh

Mercadolibre - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We assess MercadoLibre's ESG as...

Lucror Analytics

MercadoLibre Is Entering The Bargain Zone. The Current Sell-Off Went Too Far

MELI has recently lost around a $24 bln market cap equal to almost 1/3 of its market value before the correction. We believe market concerns over...

Moat Investing

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Grab Listing, Cimory IPO, and Kalbe Farma

The week that was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) - Empowering Mitra and Creating Shopfronts

Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) looks to be misunderstood by retail investors, presenting an opportunity after the post-IPO correction, with a number of new...

Angus Mackintosh

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