Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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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.

Credit

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we look at agency ratings for Asian issuers. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

   In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we look at agency ratings for Asian issuers.    The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - Agency Ratings For Asian Issuers - Lucror Analytics

IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker, Global Equity Research Ltd

Rickin Thakrar

IPO and L/S equity, 2015 Starmine top stock picker

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Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/315" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:315:1">Softbank Group (9984 JP)</a> released the results of its 750mn USD tender for its Euro and USD commercial paper, which could also portend further support for the equity ahead of results next Wednesday. More details below.

Softbank Group (9984 JP) released the results of its 750mn USD tender for its Euro and USD commercial paper, which could also portend further support for the equity ahead of results next Wednesday. More details below.

In this version of the GER weekly events wrap, we assess the recent lock-up expiry for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/27250" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27250:1" rel="noopener">Pinduoduo (PDD US)</a> which may have led to a short squeeze. Secondly, we assess the debt tender for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/315" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:315:1" rel="noopener">Softbank Group (9984 JP)</a> which may be supporting the equity. Finally, we provide updates on bids for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/412" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:412:1" rel="noopener">M1 Ltd (M1 SP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/726" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:726:1" rel="noopener">Healthscope Ltd (HSO AU)</a> as well as update a list of upcoming M&amp;A and equity bottom-up catalysts. 
The rest of our event-driven research can be found below. 
Best of luck for the new week - Rickin, Venkat and Arun

In this version of the GER weekly events wrap, we assess the recent lock-up expiry for Pinduoduo (PDD US) which may have led to a short squeeze. Secondly, we assess the debt tender for Softbank Group (9984 JP) which may be supporting the equity. Finally, we provide updates on bids for M1 Ltd (M1 SP) and Healthscope Ltd (HSO AU) as well as update a list of upcoming M&amp;A and equity bottom-up catalysts. 
The rest of our event-driven research can be found below. 
Best of luck for the new week - Rickin, Venkat and Arun

The GER Weekly EVENTS Wrap: Pinduoduo, Softbank, Healthscope, M1, and Near-Term M&A Catalysts

Next week promises to be a large catalyst driven week, with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/666" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1">Apple Inc (AAPL US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/1089" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1089:1">NTT Docomo Inc (9437 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/20279" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1">Tesla Motors (TSLA US)</a> expected to report results, among others. We have provided a list below of the key equity catalysts for next week as well as potential drivers for M&amp;A deals and stubs. If you are interested in importing this directly into Outlook or have any further requests, please let us know. Kind regards, Rickin Arun and Venkat

Next week promises to be a large catalyst driven week, with Apple Inc (AAPL US), NTT Docomo Inc (9437 JP) and Tesla Motors (TSLA US) expected to report results, among others. We have provided a list below of the key equity catalysts for next week as well as potential drivers for M&amp;A deals and stubs. If you are interested in importing this directly into Outlook or have any further requests, please let us know. Kind regards, Rickin Arun and Venkat

GER Upcoming EVENTS and Earnings Calendar

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar. 

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 25 Jan 2019

Japan

SoftBank Group Corp provides telecommunication services.  The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

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Asia HY Monthly - Agency Ratings For Asian Issuers - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we look at agency ratings for Asian issuers. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events,...

Lucror Analytics

Softbank: A Strong Tender Result

Softbank Group (9984 JP) released the results of its 750mn USD tender for its Euro and USD commercial paper, which could also portend further...

Rickin Thakrar

The GER Weekly EVENTS Wrap: Pinduoduo, Softbank, Healthscope, M1, and Near-Term M&A Catalysts

In this version of the GER weekly events wrap, we assess the recent lock-up expiry for Pinduoduo (PDD US) which may have led to a short squeeze....

Rickin Thakrar

GER Upcoming EVENTS and Earnings Calendar

Next week promises to be a large catalyst driven week, with Apple Inc (AAPL US), NTT Docomo Inc (9437 JP) and Tesla Motors (TSLA US) expected to...

Rickin Thakrar

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 25 Jan 2019

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

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