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Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/07/2023
» The recent allegations of fraud at Stark Corporation has caused severe damage to investors.
Analysts downgrade target for Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Investment Analysts Association (IAA) has revised down its estimate for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index this year to 1,630 points from 1,707, indicating domestic politics, interest rates and geopolitics are still factors to monitor in the third quarter.
SEC tightens rules for cryptocurrency trading
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tightening rules for cryptocurrency trading to increase investor protection, demanding digital asset operators include risk disclosure in their advertisements and prohibiting them from providing services or supporting deposit taking and lending.
Crowdfunding booms as small firms feel the squeeze
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/07/2023
» A Thai unit of Investree, the Asean-based financial technology company, reported 200% growth in business in the first quarter this year as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relied more on crowdfunding platforms because banks tightened their SME lending criteria.
SEC warns of prison time for Stark fraudsters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2023
» Members of the management team and others involved in the fraud surrounding Stark Corporation (STARK) could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday, as it tried to restore confidence in the Thai capital market.
Analysts promote friendly policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/06/2023
» The local stock market can shift from a bear to a bull market if the authorities halt anti-investor policies that undermine confidence, causing foreigners to sell more than 100 billion baht worth of Thai shares this year, say analysts.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
Bourse, SEC eager to revamp listing criteria
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2023
» In response to the erosion of confidence in the Thai capital market, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to upgrade listing regulations and strengthen supervision to enhance the quality of listed companies.
Stark told to pay B6.9bn to bondholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/06/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) and Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), representatives for Stark Corporation's bondholders, called for the immediate payment of bonds worth more than 6.9 billion baht after they decided to cancel tomorrow's bondholders' meeting.
El Niño likely to hit investment sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2023
» El Niño is likely to intensify in the second half of this year, affecting investment sentiment in the agribusiness, food and water management sectors, analysts say.