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Italian-Thai Development borrowing to weigh on banking profits
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/03/2024
» The liquidity crunch facing Italian-Thai Development (ITD) may cause banks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to lift debt provisions, while the net profit of four creditor banks may decrease this year if the amount lent to ITD becomes non-performing loans (NPLs), says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Listed companies' 2023 dividends tally 593bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/03/2024
» More than 580 listed Thai companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) paid combined dividends worth 593 billion baht last year, down from 611 billion in 2022, mainly attributed to lower profits.
SCBAM bullish on bond funds to reach AUM goal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2024
» SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) aims to increase its assets under management (AUM) by 200 billion baht to reach 2 trillion this year by focusing on bond funds that are expected to retain high interest rates.
Bitcoin price soars to B2.37m on Bitkub
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2024
» The price of Bitcoin on Bitkub Exchange hit a new record high of 2.37 million baht on Wednesday after the global price of the cryptocurrency on Tuesday beat its record of US$69,000 per token in November 2021, rallying by 190% over the last year.
Finnomena sees opportunities in China, India stock exchanges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Chinese and Indian stock markets offer high growth potential, though investors should invest in growing businesses through foreign investment funds, says digital wealth management platform Finnomena.
Chinese firm now owns Thai brokerage
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2024
» CGS-CIMB Securities (Thailand) has changed its name to CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) after China Galaxy Securities acquired a 100% stake in the company in December 2023 in a move to strengthen its regional presence.
Private funds picked for growth in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2024
» The private fund industry is expected to post continued growth this year as demand surges for wealth management and foreign investment emerges as a trend, say fund managers.
Foreign capital rebounds on Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/02/2024
» Foreign capital started to flow into the Thai stock market in the first week of February, tallying 7.9 billion baht in anticipation of global interest rates falling later this year, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Giving credit to Thai Credit's fundamentals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2024
» Scheduled to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand next Friday, Thai Credit Bank Plc (CREDIT) is set to become the first banking initial public offering (IPO) stock in a decade and the 12th bank listed on the bourse.
Bitcoin bounces back
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2024
» Following the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of 11 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and with a Bitcoin halving expected in April, the cryptocurrency regained the top spot for asset annual return on investment as its price surged more than 150%.