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Summary
As we step into 2026, our dividend experts in the APAC region are excited to share their insights on the evolving dividend market and sector dynamics for the year ahead. This session will explore the outlook for key markets and highlight the dividend events expected to shape payout trends across the region. Additionally, we’ll provide updates on the enhancement of products designed to help data users navigate the ongoing market uncertainties with confidence. Topics of discussion will include, but are not limited to:
- Evolving Payout Dynamics and Risks: Insights into Mainland China, South Korea, and Emerging markets.
- Dividend Outlook in APAC: Key drivers shaping the payout trend in developed markets in the region
- Sectors to Watch in 2026: Opportunities and challenges in spotlight sectors
- Bull/Bear Scenario Analysis: Practical use cases for trading decision-making
Speakers
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Mohammad Hassan
Head of APAC Dividend Forecasting, APAC Equities Dividend Forecasting
Mohammad Hassan heads up the APAC Equities Dividend Forecasting product and business for the Asia Pacific region and is based out of Singapore.
Hassan has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry with expertise spanning fundamental equity research, equity derivatives, quantitative investment due diligence on hedge fund strategies and indexation. Hassan is a regular speaker at conferences and is cited frequently for his views on macroeconomics, dividends and hedge funds in press and news media.
Hassan is a CFA Charter holder and holds a BA in Economics from the National University of Singapore.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Ralph Chen
Global Research Lead, APAC Equities Dividend Forecasting
Ralph leads the dividend research projects in Asia-Pacific region.
Ralph leads the dividend research projects in Asia-Pacific region. Ralph possesses profound experience in equity research and he is covering the key indices in APAC region including CSI300 and HSI. He also speaks regularly at webinars and interviews to share his insights with clients and financial media. Ralph is bilingual in English and Mandarin.
Stella Lim
Global Research Lead, APAC Equities Dividend Forecasting
Stella Lim is the APAC Dividend Research Lead, Dividend Forecasting within S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Stella leads dividend forecasting research efforts in APAC covering 12 different markets including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia. She is responsible for all research report related initiatives in APAC from idea generation to planning and media communication. Her primary coverage is South Korea indices (KOSPI200, MSCI Korea).
Stella holds a Bachelor of Business Management in Finance from Singapore Management University.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sophy Zhao
Senior Research Analyst, APAC Equities Dividend Forecasting
Sophy specializes in the dividend forecasting for multiple markets and indices including mainland China (CSI300), Hong Kong (Hang Seng Family Index) and Taiwan (MSCI Taiwan).
Sophy specializes in the dividend forecasting for multiple markets and indices including mainland China (CSI300), Hong Kong (Hang Seng Family Index) and Taiwan (MSCI Taiwan). She possesses profound experience in tracking and analyzing the trend of the key sectors including banking, insurance, real estate and telecommunication. Her insights are favored and quoted by the financial media in the region. Sophy holds a B.A. from Bryant University of Applied Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics from Cornell University.
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