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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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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Google, Temasek, and Bain&amp;Co just released their much-anticipated eConomy SEA 2022 report outlining recent trends and future expectations for South-East Asia's digital economy. </li>
<li>No doubt post-pandemic growth has been tapering but the long-term growth story remains intact. The key focus has switched to the path to profitability versus headline growth.</li>
<li>Major digital players in South-East Asia will release 3Q results next month with all eyes focused on take rates, contribution margins, and Adjusted EBITDA margins rather than headline growth.</li>
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Google, Temasek, and Bain&amp;Co just released their much-anticipated eConomy SEA 2022 report outlining recent trends and future expectations for South-East Asia's digital economy. 
No doubt post-pandemic growth has been tapering but the long-term growth story remains intact. The key focus has switched to the path to profitability versus headline growth.
Major digital players in South-East Asia will release 3Q results next month with all eyes focused on take rates, contribution margins, and Adjusted EBITDA margins rather than headline growth.


SEA EConomy - A Squall in 2022 with Rough Seas Ahead