HONG KONG SAR – 21 February 2023 – Equities First Holdings Limited is delighted to announce the fourth episode of podcast series, Shelter from the storm: Responding to recession prospects in 2023: West vs. Asia Pacific.
The new podcast series aims to help listeners understand the financial risks in the current climate, hear from wealth management experts about how these risks can be managed, and identify emerging investment opportunities. From the Sino-American trade war to hiking interest rates, the series will explore current geopolitical and economic events with seasoned wealth management professionals, and weigh up strategies they employ to protect financial assets against these threats.
Equities First Holdings Financing: Weathering a potential global recession in 2023
Entitled Can Asia Pacific benefit from de-globalisation?, the first episode of Shelter from the Storm, elaborated on the globalised economy under threat from the pandemic, deteriorating trade relations between superpowers, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more.
The second episode explored the longevity of the ‘friendshoring’ trend and possible investment strategies and economic consequences; whilst the third episode considered risks, impacts and investment opportunities economies and investors alike would need to adapt amid climate change entails.
In 2023, there is fear looming large over a potential global recession. Central banks across the world are hiking interest rates in response to higher inflation and predicting a financial crises where different countries will respond in varying ways. In the US, a potential recession is likely to be mild, whereas a more severe and prolonged situation will hit the EU and UK. Conversely, China might recover quicker than expected economically, as it slowly reopens to the world.
The fourth episode of the Equities First Holdings podcast considers both the positive and negative implications a Western recession would have on emerging markets, especially those in Asia Pacific. Moreover, as China loosens its borders to the world, the repercussions of this new approach in the global economy will also be discussed. Finally, considering a potential recession, short- and long-term planning in case of high inflation and rising interest rates, as well as new investment opportunities for investors will be highlighted.
Managing risks and capitalising on opportunities with Equities First Holdings Financing
Regardless of the status quo, Equities First Holdings’ portfolio is diversified across global markets and industry sectors. Through robust fundamental and technical analysis, Equities First Holdings adheres to its long-term vision and innovative solutions so that investors can maintain their competitive edge during the toughest of challenges.
About Equities First Holdings
Founded in 2002, Equities First Holdings is a global investment firm specialised in long-term equities-based financing. Equities First Holdings’ equities-based financing approach overcomes traditional limitations and redefines the financing experience through providing efficient access to capital for listed companies and accredited investors, sophisticated investors, professional investors, and otherwise qualified investors (who have sufficient knowledge and experience in entering into securities financing transactions), against publicly traded securities.
The total value of loans transacted is more than US$4 billion as of May 2022. Equities First Holdings’ investment strategy involves a diverse portfolio across global markets and sectors. The talented investment team analyses the alpha of its portfolio, investing in quality securities based on robust fundamental and technical analysis, risk management, and ongoing trading and portfolio rebalancing activities. Equities First Holdings’ risk management policy forbids short-selling or lending equities to third parties.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, Equities First Holdings’ international footprint reaches twelve offices in eight countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. Equities First Holdings is licensed and/or registered in all jurisdictions where required. As both an equities-based financing provider and a value investor, Equities First Holdings is the pioneer of Progressive Capital – a partnership approach to investment, rooted in respect, mutual interest and understanding. Equities First Holdings delivers liquidity solutions that are vital, transformative and move partners forward.
