Listed Real Estate Asia, KT Capital Group

Jacob Cheng

Jacob has 7 years of professional buy-side experience in real estate investment and listed equities.  Jacob worked as a portfolio manager/analyst in Global Listed Real Estate team in AMP Capital and Macquarie Asset Management.  Prior to that, Jacob has spent 5 years in APG asset management, in the listed real estate team.  As one of the largest RE funds in Asia, he co-managed EUR6bn investment portfolio with the team with a focus on Hong Kong and China property.  He led the USD200m cornerstone investment in Wanda Commercial Properties IPO (the largest mall operator and developer in China).  Prior to this, Jacob has 3 years of experience in investment banking in Bank of America Merrill Lynch, covering equity, debt and M&A transactions across real estate, consumer& retail and TMT sectors.  Jacob specializes in fundamental bottom up research.  Aside from work, Jacob has a personal interest in spirituality and personal development.  He practiced meditation and has published a book about meaning of life in 2016.

Listed Real Estate Asia

What Is the Upside if Buy China RE Stocks? Valuation Is All-Time Low, 5 Factors to Drive Re-Rating

What to Do with Hong Kong and China Property Stocks After a Crazy Week? Upcoming Catalysts and Risks

HK Property Update:  The Fed, the Policy Address and the Physical Market

A Scenario Analysis: If Fed Initiates a Rate Cut Cycle, How Should Investors Position Themselves?

Short Note: China Property Recovery Upcoming with Policy Support and Rate Cut

Short Note: Singapore Real Estate - Position for a Re-Rating on Fed Rate Cut Cycle

KT Capital Group

Principal investments and advisory firm that focuses on connecting the CIS countries with East Asia.

Principal investments and advisory firm

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

China Real estate management and development / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>News report today that RMB may appreciate 10% due to potential USD weakness and capital inflow of USD1trn back into China, causing upward pressure of the currency</li>
<li>The capital inflow comes from potential unwinding of carry trade, as Chinese companies borrow CNY at low interest rate and place capital in USD deposit, at higher interest rate</li>
<li>We think this scenario is unlikely unless China economy is showing strong recovery.  But, if this happens, it will hurt export but positive for HK-listed Chinese property stocks</li>
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News report today that RMB may appreciate 10% due to potential USD weakness and capital inflow of USD1trn back into China, causing upward pressure of the currency
The capital inflow comes from potential unwinding of carry trade, as Chinese companies borrow CNY at low interest rate and place capital in USD deposit, at higher interest rate
We think this scenario is unlikely unless China economy is showing strong recovery.  But, if this happens, it will hurt export but positive for HK-listed Chinese property stocks


China Overseas Land & Investment (688 HK)

What Is the Implication if RMB Appreciates 10%?