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Deep-dive into momentous topics with Firstnews commentaries, complete with key takeaways and business insights backed by data analysis. We look into the details, so you can see the big picture.

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2022/03

MALAYSIA SHARE PLEDGE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

EquitiesFirst examines the opportunities in Malaysia’s share pledge market by analyzing the size of Malaysia’s equity market, the demand for share-backed financing, and the share price performance of 100 unique stocks post share pledging disclosure.
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15
2022/02

THAILAND PRIVATE CREDIT – INNOVATION IN CORPORATE FINANCING II

In this report, EquitiesFirst publishes the data on the trends in Thailand’s private credit market by looking at the shift from traditional banks to private credit, private credit sector growth, growth opportunities in margin loans and...
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14
2022/01

2022 SOUTHEAST ASIA CRYPTOCURRENCY REPORT

Southeast Asia has emerged as a regional hub for cryptocurrencies in Asia under the drive of international financial conditions and government support. In this report, EquitiesFirst outlines the development of cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia, the key drivers behind its emergence, policies around crypto and the growing demand for crypto-backed lending solutions in Southeast Asia.
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13
2022/01

2022 ASIA OUTLOOK

In this piece, we review Asia’s private credit and security-backed financing markets and summarize several key trends and major events. Looking towards 2022, we note eight key trends in Asia’s private credit market and the sector of major cryptocurrencies.
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12
2021/10

ACCESSING LIQUIDITY AMID UNCERTAINTIES IN CHINA’S PROPERTY SECTOR

China Evergrande Group and China’s real estate sector had been on China’s headlines. In this report, we have summarized what has happened and the impact on China’s property sector. More importantly, we presented a solution to the listed company shareholders of Evergrande / other China real estate.
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11
2021/10

ACCESSING THE DIGITAL ASSET ECOSYSTEM

Traditional investors and institutions are demanding access and exposure to digital assets (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) as well as trading venues, custody, lending, and other financial services. In this volume, we explore the importance of working with a regulated partner in the digital asset space.
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