SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>From a demand perspective, Asia’s population is growing as is longevity. On the supply side, Asia’s number of doctors, nurses, hospitals and medical equipment diverge across the region, and still trail the per capita averages of the 34 OECD member countries. </li><li>For a shorter-term perspective, over the past five weeks, four Healthcare stocks (Cordlife Group, iX Biopharma, UG Healthcare Corporation &amp; Health Management International) have released Annual Reports whilst a secondary listing (Techcomp Holdings) has released an Interim Report.</li><li>Within these reports, there are examples of how the Healthcare Sector is adapting to Asia Pacific demographics, maintaining an ongoing focus on Research &amp; Development, monitoring pharmaceutical &amp; food regulation trends, collaborating with communities to build business channels, expansion of production lines and pursuing value chain management in manufacturing and distribution. </li></ul>

From a demand perspective, Asia’s population is growing as is longevity. On the supply side, Asia’s number of doctors, nurses, hospitals and medical equipment diverge across the region, and still trail the per capita averages of the 34 OECD member countries. For a shorter-term perspective, over the past five weeks, four Healthcare stocks (Cordlife Group, iX Biopharma, UG Healthcare Corporation &amp; Health Management International) have released Annual Reports whilst a secondary listing (Techcomp Holdings) has released an Interim Report.Within these reports, there are examples of how the Healthcare Sector is adapting to Asia Pacific demographics, maintaining an ongoing focus on Research &amp; Development, monitoring pharmaceutical &amp; food regulation trends, collaborating with communities to build business channels, expansion of production lines and pursuing value chain management in manufacturing and distribution. 

Pharma/ Biotechnology Investments Specialist, Vasuda Capital Management

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Pharma/ Biotechnology Investments Specialist

Vasuda Capital Management

Summary: We discuss <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/1427" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1427">Atyr Pharma Inc (LIFE US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21433" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21433">DBV Technologies SA (DBV FP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3285" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3285">Advaxis Inc (ADXS US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/14350" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14350">Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (GBT US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/9268" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9268">Versartis Inc (VSAR US)</a>, Ascendis Pharma (ASND US), and Windtree Therapeutics (WINT US).<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/1427" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1427:1">Atyr Pharma Inc (LIFE US)</a>, one of our watch-list companies, received FDA Fast track designation for Resolaris in the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscle dystrophy (FSHD).  Earlier this month, the company announced successful phase 1b/2 trial results in adult FSHD. The…

Summary: We discuss Atyr Pharma Inc (LIFE US), DBV Technologies SA (DBV FP), Advaxis Inc (ADXS US), Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (GBT US), Versartis Inc (VSAR US), Ascendis Pharma (ASND US), and Windtree Therapeutics (WINT US).Atyr Pharma Inc (LIFE US), one of our watch-list companies, received FDA Fast track designation for Resolaris in the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscle dystrophy (FSHD).  Earlier this month, the company announced successful phase 1b/2 trial results in adult FSHD. The…

Recap of Key Events in the U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: October 24 (Monday)

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21112" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21112:1">Galapagos NV (GLPG NA)</a> seems to have got some investor attention after the successful results of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/7410" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7410:1">Celgene Corp (CELG US)</a> anti-inflammatory product candidate for the treatment of Crohn's disease. Galapagos' filgotinib is being developed in partnership with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/973" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:973:1">Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD US)</a> and showed 48% remission and 67% clinical response in Crohn's disease. A phase 3 trial of the drug will start soon. Our sentiment on Galapagos stock: neutral. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8669" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8669:1">Atara Biotherapeutics Inc (ATRA US)</a> received PRIME…

Galapagos NV (GLPG NA) seems to have got some investor attention after the successful results of Celgene Corp (CELG US) anti-inflammatory product candidate for the treatment of Crohn's disease. Galapagos' filgotinib is being developed in partnership with Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD US) and showed 48% remission and 67% clinical response in Crohn's disease. A phase 3 trial of the drug will start soon. Our sentiment on Galapagos stock: neutral. Atara Biotherapeutics Inc (ATRA US) received PRIME…

Recap of Key Events in the U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: Mid-Week Update

Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) announced successful phase 1b data of its antisense therapy GED-0301 in the treatment of Crohn's disease (48% remission rate and 67% clinical response rate). The company will also present data from an on-going phase 2 study of ozanimod, S1P1 modulator at upcoming scientific conferences, including the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting. Our sentiment: BullishTetraphase Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TTPH) started a phase 3 trial of its antibiotic candidate…

Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) announced successful phase 1b data of its antisense therapy GED-0301 in the treatment of Crohn's disease (48% remission rate and 67% clinical response rate). The company will also present data from an on-going phase 2 study of ozanimod, S1P1 modulator at upcoming scientific conferences, including the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting. Our sentiment: BullishTetraphase Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TTPH) started a phase 3 trial of its antibiotic candidate…

Recap of Key U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector Events: October 17

Founder Evidente. Top rated quantitative analyst, Evidente

Sam Ferraro

Founder Evidente. Top rated quantitative analyst

Evidente

Evidente is an independent financial education firm that delivers innovative financial advice to wholesale investors, including active long only funds, hedge funds, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds, in Australia and globally.  Drawing on academic research in asset pricing, behavioural finance and portfolio construction, Evidente provides wholesale investors with commercial solutions to stock selection and asset allocation decisions across equities and other asset classes.

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>Interbank Cash Rate Futures point to a 65% probability that the RBA will cut the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 1.5% on Tuesday.  Real rates have effectively lifted in the first half of CY2016, with the 25 basis point cut to the OCR in May only partially offsetting the 50 basis point decline in underlying inflation.</li><li>Consequently, Evidente believes that the central bank should deliver another rate cut this week of 25 basis points.  With the Governor’s ten year term about to end in September, surely Mr Stevens will not want to leave a legacy of have tolerated a 50 basis point undershoot on the RBA’s inflation target?</li><li>Since its launch a month ago, the key macro principle guiding Evidente’s model portfolio has been the prospect that interest rates will remain low for an extended period due to the shortfall in aggregate demand.  As a result, the portfolio retains a strong defensive bias, with an overall beta of less than 0.85.  Over the past month, the portfolio delivered alpha of 1.2%, reflecting stock selection within the small cyclical budget, including overweights in MND (+41%), BSL (+32%), MYR (+19%) and PMV (+14%). </li></ul>

Interbank Cash Rate Futures point to a 65% probability that the RBA will cut the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 1.5% on Tuesday.  Real rates have effectively lifted in the first half of CY2016, with the 25 basis point cut to the OCR in May only partially offsetting the 50 basis point decline in underlying inflation.Consequently, Evidente believes that the central bank should deliver another rate cut this week of 25 basis points.  With the Governor’s ten year term about to end in September, surely Mr Stevens will not want to leave a legacy of have tolerated a 50 basis point undershoot on the RBA’s inflation target?Since its launch a month ago, the key macro principle guiding Evidente’s model portfolio has been the prospect that interest rates will remain low for an extended period due to the shortfall in aggregate demand.  As a result, the portfolio retains a strong defensive bias, with an overall beta of less than 0.85.  Over the past month, the portfolio delivered alpha of 1.2%, reflecting stock selection within the small cyclical budget, including overweights in MND (+41%), BSL (+32%), MYR (+19%) and PMV (+14%). 

Retain Defensive Bias as the Reluctant Rate Cutter Likely to Deliver More Stimulus

United States

ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

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Key Drivers of Asia's Healthcare Sector

From a demand perspective, Asia’s population is growing as is longevity. On the supply side, Asia’s number of doctors, nurses, hospitals and...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Recap of Key Events in the U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: October 24 (Monday)

Summary: We discuss Atyr Pharma Inc (LIFE US), DBV Technologies SA (DBV FP), Advaxis Inc (ADXS US), Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (GBT US),...

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Recap of Key Events in the U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector: Mid-Week Update

Galapagos NV (GLPG NA) seems to have got some investor attention after the successful results of Celgene Corp (CELG US) anti-inflammatory product...

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Recap of Key U.S. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector Events: October 17

Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) announced successful phase 1b data of its antisense therapy GED-0301 in the treatment of Crohn's disease (48% remission rate...

Dr. Bhavneesh Sharma, MD, MBA

Retain Defensive Bias as the Reluctant Rate Cutter Likely to Deliver More Stimulus

Interbank Cash Rate Futures point to a 65% probability that the RBA will cut the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 1.5% on...

Sam Ferraro

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