Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

For those with the time and inclination, I have provided links to the Work Report (given by the Premier), the NDRC Draft Plan for National Economic and Social Development, and the Ministry of Finance Budget Report (previous year and plan for current year)  provided for Deputies to vote upon at the "Two Sessions" meetings of the National People's Congress (since 2000).Often, reading these reports is a somniferous affair. But they can hint at slight changes in priorities.I expect we will see much…

For those with the time and inclination, I have provided links to the Work Report (given by the Premier), the NDRC Draft Plan for National Economic and Social Development, and the Ministry of Finance Budget Report (previous year and plan for current year)  provided for Deputies to vote upon at the "Two Sessions" meetings of the National People's Congress (since 2000).Often, reading these reports is a somniferous affair. But they can hint at slight changes in priorities.I expect we will see much…

NPC17: National People's Congress Reports

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

DFRS Port Operators - Signs of recovery ?Full-year growth at sample ports in most world regions was modest in 2016, averaging just over 2% globally, but the fourth quarter showed a marked uptick almost across the board, suggesting signs of a recovery. North America and Southeast Asia led the way, with sample ports growing on average by around 7% in the quarter, and major transhipment hubs worldwide also saw the benefit.<ul><li>
Strong growth in fourth-quarter 2016 was observed in a number of transhipment…</li></ul>

DFRS Port Operators - Signs of recovery ?Full-year growth at sample ports in most world regions was modest in 2016, averaging just over 2% globally, but the fourth quarter showed a marked uptick almost across the board, suggesting signs of a recovery. North America and Southeast Asia led the way, with sample ports growing on average by around 7% in the quarter, and major transhipment hubs worldwide also saw the benefit.
Strong growth in fourth-quarter 2016 was observed in a number of transhipment…

DFRS Port Operators - Signs of Recovery ?

Founder, Supreme Peoples Court Monitor

Susan Finder

Founder

Supreme Peoples Court Monitor

About a year and a half ago, many of the major business media (<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f4edabe4-d36e-11e4-a792-00144feab7de" target="_blank">Financial Times</a>, <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2015/12/17/awash-in-duds-chinas-bad-banks-are-looking-good/" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>, and <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2015/12/17/awash-in-duds-chinas-bad-banks-are-looking-good/" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>) reported on the sale of Chinese distressed assets on Taobao and other Chinese online platforms.  This note provides a quick look at what a search of Taobao turns up.From this <a href="https://zc-paimai.taobao.com/zc/npl.htm?spm=a219w.7976194.237368.4.jgJsfL" target="_blank">page</a> (asset exchange, distressed assets):<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/021/514/original/Screen%20Shot%202017-02-25%20at%209.00.13%20AM.png?1487984504" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="21514"></figure>the diligent person can review the type of assets being auctioned: real estate, creditors rights, intellectual property rights, and then further drill down on the…

About a year and a half ago, many of the major business media (Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg) reported on the sale of Chinese distressed assets on Taobao and other Chinese online platforms.  This note provides a quick look at what a search of Taobao turns up.From this page (asset exchange, distressed assets):the diligent person can review the type of assets being auctioned: real estate, creditors rights, intellectual property rights, and then further drill down on the…

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/baltic-dry-it-s-that-time-of-year-again" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:7951">Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again</a> suggesting...<blockquote>
Looking back at the first graph tells you so. Historically, we'd expect to trend downward from here. The last ten years have an average and median drop in the BDIY of 27% in the last 18 days of the Chinese Lunar New Year. 
It should not be a surprise to see such a move in the next 18 trading days. 
Likewise, it would not be a surprise to see a bounce afterward. 
</blockquote>That insight suggested that…

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again suggesting...
Looking back at the first graph tells you so. Historically, we'd expect to trend downward from here. The last ten years have an average and median drop in the BDIY of 27% in the last 18 days of the Chinese Lunar New Year. 
It should not be a surprise to see such a move in the next 18 trading days. 
Likewise, it would not be a surprise to see a bounce afterward. 
That insight suggested that…

Baltic Dry - Post CNY Bounce Pattern Intact (& Soybean Season Ahead)

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be both short-medium term positive for seaborne coal demand and in turn support the dry bulk market. Please see Douglas Kim's take to understand the politics behind the decision. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/no-coal-exports-from-north-korea-to-china-in-2017-turning-off-the-money-spigot-to-north-korea" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:8882">No Coal Exports from North Korea to China in 2017 - Turning Off the Money Spigot to North Korea?</a>After the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to toughen…

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be both short-medium term positive for seaborne coal demand and in turn support the dry bulk market. Please see Douglas Kim's take to understand the politics behind the decision. No Coal Exports from North Korea to China in 2017 - Turning Off the Money Spigot to North Korea?After the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to toughen…

China's Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade

China

Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates in EPC projects (engineering, procurement and construction) mainly for metallurgical facilities, natural resources exploration, equipment fabrication, and property development.

Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (1618 HK)

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Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (1618 HK)

NPC17: National People's Congress Reports

For those with the time and inclination, I have provided links to the Work Report (given by the Premier), the NDRC Draft Plan for National Economic...

Travis Lundy

DFRS Port Operators - Signs of Recovery ?

DFRS Port Operators - Signs of recovery ?Full-year growth at sample ports in most world regions was modest in 2016, averaging just over 2%...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

China Distressed Assets on Taobao

About a year and a half ago, many of the major business media (Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg) reported on the sale of Chinese...

Susan Finder

Baltic Dry - Post CNY Bounce Pattern Intact (& Soybean Season Ahead)

At the beginning of the year, I wrote a piece called Baltic Dry - It’s That Time of Year Again suggesting... Looking back at the first graph tells...

Travis Lundy

China's Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade

China’s Ban on North Korean Coal Imports to Aid Sea Borne Trade News over the weekend that China will stop importing coal from North Korea will be...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

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