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SET mulls quicker clearing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/03/2015
» The Thai share market is considering shortening the times for clearing and settlement of securities trading to two business days from three now, effective next year.
SEC hurries to acquire blockchain trading advantage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is studying the possibility of issuing licences for blockchain-based securities trading as it seeks to encourage the local stock market to gain first-mover advantage in the new technology race.
T+2 implementation on schedule for launch in Q1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2017
» A two-day settlement cycle (T+2) remains on track for implementation in the first quarter of next year, the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) chief says, adding that the adoption will help upgrade the Thai bourse to be on par with other stock markets worldwide.
Credit Suisse urges selling baht now
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/05/2017
» Investors who have overseas exposure should take advantage of the baht, which is close to this year's highest level, by swapping the local currency for the US dollar, says Credit Suisse Thailand.
Market players jot wish list for SET boss
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2018
» With the application period for the new president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) coming to a close next Monday, market participants want to see a qualified candidate who can comprehend the changing technological landscape and pledge corporate governance as a core mantra.
Phillip sets bitcoin investor standards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/01/2018
» Phillip Securities Thailand says Thais interested in investing in regulated bitcoin futures have to meet the company's criteria and be prepared to shoulder the risks associated with high fluctuations in price.
SET applies settlement cycle T+2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/03/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and stakeholders in the domestic capital market are set to implement a two-day clearing and settlement cycle (T+2) Friday, a move meant to reduce settlement risks and upgrade the bourse's competitiveness.
JIBEX readies for cryptocurrency surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2018
» JIB Computer Group Co Ltd plans to launch JIBEX, a digital currency trading platform, in April, with first-year revenue generated from commission fees projected at 170 million baht.
Crypto fans urge capital gains rethink
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2018
» Crypto enthusiasts and issuers of initial coin offerings have asked the Finance Ministry to delay or waive the capital gains tax to be imposed on ICOs and cryptocurrency trading, aiming to assist the fund-raising process for startups domestically.
Street Exchange to raise funds from ICO
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/04/2018
» Street Exchange, a platform for digital currency trading, plans to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) worth US$100 million (3.16 billion baht) next month, aiming to secure funds to develop a decentralised clearing and settlement system.