Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

A chartered management accountant with more than 10 years of rich experience in investment research and financial analysis. Worked as an equity analyst for one of the world's largest asset managers with USD2.5trn in AUM covering numerous sectors including chemicals, retail, tech, autos, telco, real-estate and banks, globally. Experienced in fundamental equity research, industry research, commodity studies, forensic accounting, and due diligence reviews.

Equity Analyst

Paytm IPO: Multiple Revenue Channels but Profitability Is a Tall Order

M3: Medlive IPO Helped OP Surge in 1Q; Expect Earnings Weakness to Come Through in 2H

CyberAgent 3Q: Recurring Strong Results Ease Concerns over Gaming Revenues; Guidance Revised Upwards

Xiaomi Beats Apple to Become No. 2 in the Global Smartphone Market in 2Q2021

IFAST Comes Out Successful in HK’s EMPF Platform Project

IFast 1Q21 Results: Strong Earnings Momentum Continues

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ifast-corp-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iFAST (IFAST SP)</a>  reported its 2Q2021 results on Friday (23<sup>rd</sup> July) which saw revenues increasing 31.7% YoY while reported operating profit grew 46.0% YoY during the quarter. The net revenue from B2B segment increased 32.9% YoY while net revenue from B2C segment grew 30.5% YoY during 2Q2021 driven by increased investment subscription from customers in exchange-listed securities, service fee from currency conversion administration services and net inflows from clients in unit trusts (UTs). iFast’s assets under administration (AUA) grew 57.3% YoY to SG$17.54bn as at the end of June 2021 from SG$16.11bn as at the end of March 2021.</p>

iFAST (IFAST SP)  reported its 2Q2021 results on Friday (23rd July) which saw revenues increasing 31.7% YoY while reported operating profit grew 46.0% YoY during the quarter. The net revenue from B2B segment increased 32.9% YoY while net revenue from B2C segment grew 30.5% YoY during 2Q2021 driven by increased investment subscription from customers in exchange-listed securities, service fee from currency conversion administration services and net inflows from clients in unit trusts (UTs). iFast’s assets under administration (AUA) grew 57.3% YoY to SG$17.54bn as at the end of June 2021 from SG$16.11bn as at the end of March 2021.

IFast 2Q: Strong Earnings; Winning Malaysian Digital Banking License Could Be a Near-Term Catalyst