ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

ASEAN Insight Provider

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Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) - Positive Vibes on Micro Growth and Reach

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) - Shifting to Higher Yield Products

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) - MSME Marvel in the Making

Bank Rakyat Indonesia - Increasingly Digitalised Micro Champion

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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/bank-rakyat-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:484:1" rel="noopener">Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ)</a> remains the best proxy for Indonesia's huge and underbanked MSME sector, which accounts for around 60% of the country's economy. </li>
<li>The bank now has over 83% of loans exposed to the micro segment and has a long-track record operating in the micro space, with a sound record of managing risk. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-rakyat-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:484:1" rel="noopener">Bank Rakyat</a> continues to increasingly utilise digital channels utilise digital channels to expand its network and reduce costs. Valuations remain attractive and a an ongoing recovery in place. </li>
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Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) remains the best proxy for Indonesia's huge and underbanked MSME sector, which accounts for around 60% of the country's economy. 
The bank now has over 83% of loans exposed to the micro segment and has a long-track record operating in the micro space, with a sound record of managing risk. 

Bank Rakyat continues to increasingly utilise digital channels utilise digital channels to expand its network and reduce costs. Valuations remain attractive and a an ongoing recovery in place. 


Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) - Solid MSME Dominator with a Digital Edge