Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Japan/Asia Long-Short

Japanese and Asian equity long/short strategies

Uzabase

Specialising in Japanese and Asian equity long/short strategies with a focus on rigorous, but targeted quantitative analysis to temper evaluations of company strategy, potential and vision. At Uzabase, our team of analysts provides coverage of industry dynamics with a local Asian flavour on Speeda, our financial information platform. Going forward we are aiming to channel our focus toward thematic research on emerging industries and company research.

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On the 4th of February the Nikkei <a href="http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Deals/Toyota-near-tie-up-with-Suzuki-on-development-procurement" target="_blank">reported</a> that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/73" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:73:1">Toyota Motor Corp (7203 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/732" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:732:1">Suzuki Motor Corp (7269 JP)</a> were in discussions regarding an alliance on development and procurement. This was confirmed by the companies today with the statement that the broad terms of the deal have been agreed upon. The move continues a series of tie-ups conducted by Toyota in recent years and could place pressure on other players to seek similar tie-ups. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/20528" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20528:1">Mazda Motor Corp (7261 JP)</a> may feel particularly pressured…

On the 4th of February the Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203 JP) and Suzuki Motor Corp (7269 JP) were in discussions regarding an alliance on development and procurement. This was confirmed by the companies today with the statement that the broad terms of the deal have been agreed upon. The move continues a series of tie-ups conducted by Toyota in recent years and could place pressure on other players to seek similar tie-ups. Mazda Motor Corp (7261 JP) may feel particularly pressured…

Could Trump Add to Consolidation Pressure on Japan's Auto Industry

Independent, global risk consultancy, Control Risks

Aparajita Verma

Independent, global risk consultancy

Control Risks

Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in helping organisations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments. We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations, handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on-the-ground protection and support.

Our unique combination of services, geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us ensure we can help them to effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world.

Control Risks, the pre-eminent global risk consultancy, has identified the following key business risks in Asia Pacific for 2017.Written by <a href="https://www.controlrisks.com/en/about-us/our-experts/people/steve-wilford" target="_blank">Steve Wilford</a>, Senior Partner, Global Risk Analysis, Control Risks

Control Risks, the pre-eminent global risk consultancy, has identified the following key business risks in Asia Pacific for 2017.Written by Steve Wilford, Senior Partner, Global Risk Analysis, Control Risks

Over the last decade the attitude towards cobots (collaborative robots) has changed from one of skepticism to enthusiasm. As the big players in the robotics industry such as Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB and Kuka, begin exploring possibilities in earnest, the implications for manufacturing processes could be highly significant.We examine the likely impact on traditional robots, repetitive work, employment and other parts of the factory automation industry.

Over the last decade the attitude towards cobots (collaborative robots) has changed from one of skepticism to enthusiasm. As the big players in the robotics industry such as Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB and Kuka, begin exploring possibilities in earnest, the implications for manufacturing processes could be highly significant.We examine the likely impact on traditional robots, repetitive work, employment and other parts of the factory automation industry.

Cobots: Key to a Step-Change in Robotics and Manufacturing Clusters?

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.

Stocks categorised to the Capital Goods Industry are involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities. The majority of Singapore’s 20 biggest Capital Goods stocks have business activities that span across Asia.Singapore lists the third biggest Capital Goods stock in Asia Pacific – Industrial Conglomerate, Jardine Matheson Holdings, which re-joined the STI in November. Over the past 12 months, Jardine Matheson Holdings generated a 15.7% total return, with 2016 turnover 70.6%…

Stocks categorised to the Capital Goods Industry are involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities. The majority of Singapore’s 20 biggest Capital Goods stocks have business activities that span across Asia.Singapore lists the third biggest Capital Goods stock in Asia Pacific – Industrial Conglomerate, Jardine Matheson Holdings, which re-joined the STI in November. Over the past 12 months, Jardine Matheson Holdings generated a 15.7% total return, with 2016 turnover 70.6%…

Recent Resilience of the Capital Goods Industry

A series of regulatory changes is raising questions about the ability of foreign companies to compete effectively in China’s automotive sector in the coming years. The latest change – draft rules on batteries for electric vehicles (EV) released by the government on 22 November – has disrupted at least one foreign battery maker’s plans to invest in the sector in China.

A series of regulatory changes is raising questions about the ability of foreign companies to compete effectively in China’s automotive sector in the coming years. The latest change – draft rules on batteries for electric vehicles (EV) released by the government on 22 November – has disrupted at least one foreign battery maker’s plans to invest in the sector in China. 

China: Main Competition Intensifies – Pressure on Foreign Firms' Electric Vehicle Plans

Japan

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. is a printing company that provides commercial and publication printing services. The Company also prints securities paper, packaging products, and electronic related products such as photomasks and colorfilters. Toppan Printing also produces inks and operates a text book publication business.

DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD. offers printing services for commercial and industrial use.  The printing items include information media such as books, periodicals, and text books, wrapping paper and containers, stationeries, and advertising medium.  The Company provides design and production services as well.  Dai Nippon Printing also produces soft drinks including Coca Cola.

SECOM Co., Ltd. provides comprehensive security services. The Company provides on-line centralized security, home security systems, and home medical services, It also provides insurance businesses as well as real estate services.

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. offers printing services for commercial and industrial use. The printing items include information media such as books, periodicals, and text books, as well as wrapping paper and containers, stationeries, and advertising medium. The Company provides design and production services as well. Dai Nippon Printing also produces soft drinks.

SOHGO SECURITY SERVICES CO., LTD. operates around the clock security services. The Company provides home and office security systems, an armored car security service, and a network security solution service.

Park24 Co., Ltd. operates 24-hour automated parking garages, monthly parking lots, and parking lot administration.  The Company also sells parking lot equipment of gate-type and multistory-type such as park lock.

KOKUYO CO., LTD. manages Kokuyo group companies that produces and sells a vast line of stationery goods and office furniture through a domestic sales network as a holding company.  The group's products include magazine files, box binders, drawing tubes, desk chairs, lockers, and wall storage units.  Kokuyo also manufactures office automation equipment and computer supplies.

Daiseki Co., Ltd. provides waste disposal services in Chubu area.  The Company uses high technology for oil sludge treatment and for recycling.  Daiseki also sells processing and lubricating oil for industrial use.

OKAMURA CORPORATION manufactures office furniture including desks, chairs, and shelves.  The Company offers comprehensive office systems such as partition walls with built-in air conditioners and underfloor wiring systems.  Okamura also develops material handling equipment and industrial machinery.

PILOT CORPORATION is a holding company established through the merger of Pilot and its affiliates, Pilot Ink and Pilot Precision.  Pilot Corp manages its subsidiaries' operation which manufactures and sells stationary products.

Brambles Limited is a global support services group which provides pallet and plastic container pooling services and information management services.

Clean Harbors, Inc. provides a variety of environmental remediation and industrial waste management services to customers in the United States and Puerto Rico.  The Company's services include treatment and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid waste, surface remediation, groundwater restoration, waste packaging, as well as analytical testing and consulting.

Tetra Tech, Inc. provides specialized management consulting and technical services primarily in resource management, infrastructure, and communications. The Company's clients include a diverse base of public and private sector organizations.  Tetra Tech operates offices in the United States and internationally.

MSA Safety Incorporated develops, manufactures, and supplies safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. The Company's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, head protection, and fall protection products. MSA Safety markets its products worldwide.

Mineral Resources Ltd. offers contract crushing services to the mining industry in Australia.  The Company serves gold, iron ore, tantalum, and coal companies.

Edenred offers prepaid vouchers for products and services.  The Company's vouchers for restaurant meals, childcare, and other products and services are used to reward employees and loyal customers.

Rentokil Initial plc provides fully integrated facilities management and essential support services to government and commercial sector organisations of all sizes across all business sectors. The Company provides services in pest control, hygiene, workwear, facilities and plants.

RB Global, Inc. provides a marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. The Company offers its customers end-to-end transaction solutions for used commercial and other durable assets through its omnichannel platform, which includes auctions, online marketplaces, listing services, and private brokerage services.

The Brink's Company provides security services globally.  The Company provides secure transportation, cash logistics and other security-related services to banks and financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers and other commercial operations around the world.

SECOM CO., LTD. provides comprehensive security services.  The Company provides on-line centralized security services, home security systems, and home medical services,

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Secom Co Ltd (9735 JP)

Could Trump Add to Consolidation Pressure on Japan's Auto Industry

On the 4th of February the Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203 JP) and Suzuki Motor Corp (7269 JP) were in discussions regarding an...

Mio Kato

Top 5 Risks for Business in Asia Pacific

Control Risks, the pre-eminent global risk consultancy, has identified the following key business risks in Asia Pacific for 2017.Written by Steve...

Control Risks

Cobots: Key to a Step-Change in Robotics and Manufacturing Clusters?

Over the last decade the attitude towards cobots (collaborative robots) has changed from one of skepticism to enthusiasm. As the big players in the...

Mio Kato

Recent Resilience of the Capital Goods Industry

Stocks categorised to the Capital Goods Industry are involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities. The majority of...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

China: Main Competition Intensifies – Pressure on Foreign Firms' Electric Vehicle Plans

A series of regulatory changes is raising questions about the ability of foreign companies to compete effectively in China’s automotive sector in...

Control Risks

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