Japan TMT Analyst

Pelham Smithers

Market Intel on Asian Tech with a Japan focus

Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

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Catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) are securitisations of insurance portfolios that transfer catastrophe, natural disaster and other risks from an issuer (insurance company) to investors.They were first issued in the 1990s and have been used to hedge risks of hurricane, earthquake, typhoon, European windstorm, thunderstorm, hail and even life insurance related risks such as longevity and health insurance claims.Investors receive an attractive yield spread over risk free securities; however, should a…

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